Scientific Illustrator
Nanobiosym
Design
Cambridge, MA, USA
Posted on Mar 11, 2026
Position Overview
We are seeking a talented Scientific Illustrator to collaborate closely with our scientific and technical teams to translate complex concepts into clear, accurate, and visually compelling graphics. This individual will play a key role in developing figures, schematics, and presentation materials that support manuscripts, grant submissions, technical communications, and high-impact research publications.
The ideal candidate combines artistic skill with scientific literacy and has a strong ability to understand technical content and communicate it visually for both expert and broader audiences.
Key Responsibilities
Scientific Visualization
- Create detailed figures, diagrams, and graphical abstracts for manuscripts, posters, and technical documents.
- Transform raw data, experimental workflows, and complex methodologies into clear visual narratives.
- Collaborate with researchers to ensure scientific accuracy and clarity of all illustrations.
- Design publication-ready artwork that meets journal formatting and resolution requirements.
Publication & Manuscript Support
- Assist authors in preparing visual content for submission to leading peer-reviewed journals.
- Interpret reviewer feedback related to figures and revise artwork accordingly.
- Ensure consistency of style, labeling, and visual standards across publications.
- Support supplementary materials such as infographics, cover art concepts, and explanatory visuals.
Presentation Development
- Develop high-quality slides and visual assets for scientific presentations, conferences, and internal reviews.
- Work alongside subject-matter experts to create compelling visual storytelling for complex research topics.
- Standardize templates and visual identity for technical communications.
Design Standards & Asset Management
- Maintain organized libraries of icons, schematics, and reusable visual components.
- Establish visual guidelines for scientific graphics to ensure clarity, consistency, and scalability.
- Stay current with visualization tools, design trends, and publication requirements.
Qualifications
- Degree in Scientific Illustration, Biomedical Visualization, Graphic Design, or a related discipline with strong exposure to science or engineering fields.
- 2+ years of experience creating scientific or technical illustrations (portfolio required).
- Demonstrated ability to interpret scientific literature and communicate complex ideas visually.
- Proficiency in tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and/or 3D visualization software (e.g., Blender, Cinema 4D).
- Experience preparing figures for peer-reviewed publications preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, typography, and layout in technical contexts.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills when working with researchers.
What We're Looking For
- A visual thinker who enjoys turning complexity into clarity.
- Ability to balance artistic creativity with scientific precision.
- Highly responsive, organized, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines.
- Curious mindset with enthusiasm for learning new scientific concepts.
- Commitment to producing polished, publication-quality work.
Why Join Us
You will work directly with innovators and subject-matter experts, helping shape how important scientific work is communicated to the world. Your visuals will play a central role in advancing understanding, strengthening publications, and elevating the impact of research.