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Medical Illustrator

VetMed-Educational Rsrcs Ctr

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, providing services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducting investigations to improve the health of animals as well as people. The college benefits pets and their owners, food-producing animals, and wildlife by offering the highest quality hospital and diagnostic laboratory services. Equipped with the most technologically advanced facilities located on a university campus, the college is dedicated to safeguarding public health by studying emerging infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health. The College of Veterinary Medicine values all members of the university community, recognizing that differences in experience and culture can only lead to a more well-rounded, accepting academic environment. We have an expectation that all employees will demonstrate a contribution to diversity and inclusion as embodied in our Principles of Community (http://vet.uga.edu/principles-of-community/)

External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm

Commensurate with Experience

08/10/2021

Yes

09/01/2021

In addition to your cover letter and resume, please include your portfolio. This can be a link to a website demonstrating your work.

Athens Area

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

IT (Information Technology) Professional

Exempt

Media

1.00

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

This position is a highly complex medical illustrator position in a fast-paced technology intensive department. The person in this position will have five primary responsibilities. The person’s primary responsibility is to create anatomical, pathological, and surgical illustrations, 3-D models and animations, and other media that can be used to communicate biomedical concepts within veterinary and undergraduate science curricula. This involves a strong knowledge of science, anatomy, and physiology, typically obtained by completing either an MA or MS degree in an accredited medical illustration training program, and the use of specialized software to design and produce a range of educational materials. Ideally, the candidate will have post-graduate experience in this type of work. The production of these materials utilizes excellent artistic skills and knowledge of graphic presentation techniques. The secondary responsibility will be to produce accurate models suitable for incorporation into augmented, mixed and virtual reality experiences. The third responsibility will be to produce diagrams, logos, scientific posters and brochures for use by faculty members and departments within the university. The fourth responsibility will be to help oversee the training of graduate assistants in the unit’s Certificate in Comparative Medicine Illustration & Interactive Media program. Finally, the person in this position will share the responsibility for printing large format scientific posters submitted by students and faculty members to the unit. The person in this position will interact on a routine basis with faculty members, work under the general direction of the Director of Educational Resources, and function with independence on technical assignments. Work is reviewed through periodic conferences and the observation of results.

- Proficiency in current technologies and specialized software used to create illustrations, 3-D models, animations, and present these to scientific audiences. Programs used for these purposes include Cinema 4D or Maya, ZBrush, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and Substance Painter.
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and surgery, and the major branches of medical sciences
- Effective graphics arts skills, and the ability to produce both digital and printed materials that are aesthetically pleasing, accurate and informative
- Ability to portray accurately and in detail medical subjects for display or reproduction
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize work flow while providing excellent work under tight deadlines

1. Normal office environment
2. Fine finger dexterity to design and build models and exhibits
3. Utilize computer technology for all applications in a manner that meets performance expectations
4. Communicate verbally to clients and see graphic images
5. Remember, organize, and consistently focus on a large amount of detail and come to appropriate conclusions
6. Consistently manage multiple priorities and adapt to continual change requests

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Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

• Research and render 2D & 3D medical illustrations (i.e. scientific, surgical, anatomical, physiological, histological) for various modes of communication including print, projection, and digital media (includes ePubs, augmented, mixed, and virtual reality)
• Assist clients in tailoring visual messages to facilitate clear communication with their target audience
• Advise clients as to the best method and media for communicating within their budget and time frame

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Graphic Design

• Participate in the design and generation of publications such as recurring reports, ePubs, and Apple Books
• Work with other personnel in Educational Resources to design, produce, and deliver newsletters, posters, fliers, and logos for programs within the College and University

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Continuing Education

• Spend designated time learning new software and improving skills
• Attend a conference of choice related to medical illustration and animation once a year
• Meet weekly with medical illustration team to demonstrate and discuss new software

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• Meet with faculty and other clients about the creation of 2D and 3D illustrations, animations and interactive resources for computer-based instruction, videos, web sites, and digital media.
• Define incoming projects by noting the client’s objectives, type of media, number of illustrations or animations, and estimated completion time for each phase of production
• Meet with the Director and other personnel in Educational Resources at regular intervals to schedule the production of incoming projects

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Printing of large-format scientific posters

• Share responsibility for printing of scientific posters using Educational Resources large-format printer, help identify when supplies need to be ordered, and pass this information along to the Director. This requires being available on a rotating basis to evaluate incoming requests for this service, printing the posters in a timely manner, and ensuring that information needed to create the resulting invoices for services is obtained from the clients.

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