Job Title: Contractor – Medical Illustrator
Job Category: Design / Medical & Scientific Illustration
Location: India (Remote-first, occasional travel to Mumbai may be required)
Employment Type: Contract (6 months)
Experience Required: 5–7 years in medical or scientific illustration
Overview
Cactus Communications (cactusglobal.com) is a remote-first organization that embraces an “accelerate from anywhere” culture. We are seeking a skilled Medical Illustrator to join Mind the Graph, our platform that transforms complex scientific content into clear, didactic, and visually compelling science figures.
As a Medical Illustrator, you will create high-quality anatomical, surgical, and scientific illustrations for journals, graphical abstracts, educational materials, and marketing collateral. You will collaborate with scientific writers and clients to ensure every illustration meets the highest standards of scientific accuracy and design quality.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Delivery
Create detailed and accurate scientific, medical, and surgical illustrations.
Collaborate with writers and clients to translate complex technical content into clear, impactful visuals.
Identify gaps in Mind the Graph’s illustration library and develop new assets to enhance the platform’s catalogue.
Ensure consistency, clarity, and scientific accuracy in all visual outputs.
Work across multiple projects, including journal figures, graphical abstracts, journal covers, and educational diagrams, while meeting deadlines.
Evaluate outputs from AI illustration tools to identify best practices and support implementation.
Quality Management
Maintain scientific accuracy by reviewing source material and verifying details.
Provide feedback and creative input to continuously improve project outcomes.
Uphold quality standards to ensure reliability, accuracy, and client satisfaction.
Qualifications and Prerequisites
5–7 years of professional experience as a Medical Illustrator or in a related scientific/medical visualization role.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Medical Illustration, Biomedical Visualization, Life Sciences, or a related field.
Proven expertise in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; experience with 3D tools (Blender, Cinema4D, ZBrush, or equivalent) is a plus.
Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical concepts.
Ability to communicate complex concepts visually for both scientific and lay audiences.
Strong portfolio demonstrating anatomical, surgical, and scientific illustrations.
Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects efficiently.
Detail-oriented, collaborative, and creative mindset, combining science and art to produce impactful visuals.
Application Process
Candidates must meet the above requirements and have legal authorization to work in India. The selection process typically includes:
Initial recruiter screening
Technical assessment
Two rounds of interviews
Equal Opportunity
Cactus Communications is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering an inclusive work environment. We celebrate diversity and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
Remote Work Culture – Accelerating from Anywhere
Our remote-first approach requires:
Taking ownership and delivering results independently
Clear documentation and communication for cross-team alignment
Balancing synchronous and asynchronous collaboration effectively
Collaborating with colleagues across time zones while maintaining productivity
About CACTUS
Founded in 2002, Cactus Communications is a global technology company providing expert services and AI-driven solutions to improve how research is funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand Editage offers a suite of researcher solutions, including Mind the Graph, Paperpal, and R Discovery.
With offices in Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai, and a global workforce of over 3,000 experts, Cactus is recognized for innovation in scientific communication and workplace excellence.
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