Salary guide
Medical Illustrator
- Average salary
- £22,000 – £45,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
ArtsHealthcare
- Medical illustration is vital for education and research
Other names this job is known by
- Scientific Illustrator
- Biomedical Artist
Key responsibilities
- Create illustrations for medical textbooks, journals, and presentations
- Develop 2D and 3D visualisations
- Collaborate with doctors and researchers
- Use traditional and digital tools
- Edit and revise artwork
- Build a portfolio
- Stay updated on medical illustration trends
- Manage freelance business
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree or diploma in art, design, or medical illustration
- Portfolio of medical artwork
- Drawing and digital design skills
- Communication and organisation
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Illustrator
- Art Director
- Creative Lead
- Freelance business owner
How to get the job
- Study art, design, or medical illustration
- Build a portfolio
- Gain experience in medical or scientific roles
- Progress to senior or specialist positions
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