Posted: Jul 1, 2026
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Medical Illustrator

Mayo Clinic - Rochester, MN
Full-time
Salary: $80,516.80 - $120,827.20 Annually
Application Deadline: Jul 21, 2026
 
Job Description

The medical illustrator develops and produces a variety of medical illustrations for commercial, editorial, and medical applications for Mayo Foundation. Duties include all aspects of illustration development: research, conceptualizing, sketching, and rendering.

This position is dedicated to Health Information and Content Services (HECS), the division responsible for delivering best-in-class consumer health & patient education content across a variety of channels and languages. The medical illustrator will partner with writers and education specialists to create clear, accurate, and engaging visuals that simplify and distill complex medical information for digital and print patient education materials and consumer-facing products.

This position is a combination of remote and on-site work; individual must live within a 100 mile driving distance to the Rochester Mayo Clinic campus.

**Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Qualifications

Requires a BFA, BA, or BS degree in Medical Illustration or Fine Art (drawing) from an accredited university, college, or school of design. A Bachelor's degree in biology is the minimum acceptable program of study. The typical and preferred level of education is a post graduate degree in the field of Medical Illustration, requiring at least two years of full-time study after a college degree. The terminal degree is an MS, MFA, or MA. At least 10 - 15 years of successful, professional experience in the field of medical illustration is required to offset lack of graduate level degree. A portfolio is required for review.

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
 
Benefits Highlights
  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law".  Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.