Medical Illustration
How to hire medical illustrators
Looking for a contractor who can help you disseminate medical knowledge in the form of accurate images of human or animal biology? A medical illustrator can help.
So how do you hire medical illustrators? What follows are some tips for finding top medical illustrators on Upwork.
How to shortlist medical illustration professionals
As you’re browsing available medical illustration consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the professionals you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:
- Biological fit. You want a medical illustrator who is familiar with the type of anatomical drawings you wish to create.
- Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., creating 3D anatomical models with Maya).
- Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular medical illustrator.
How to write an effective medical illustration job post
With a clear picture of your ideal medical illustrator in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.
An effective medical illustration job post should include:
- Scope of work: From medical diagrams to anatomy animations, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
- Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
- Background: If you prefer experience with certain biological systems or design tools, mention this here.
- Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.
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MEDICAL ILLUSTRATORS FAQ
What is medical illustration?
Medical illustration is the practice of creating anatomically accurate drawings of biological parts. A medical illustrator can help you create cross-sections of skulls, depict the central nervous system, and draft other anatomical illustrations.
Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in medical illustration professionals:
- Medical illustration
- Graphic design tools such as Adobe Illustrator
- Medical illustration certifications (e.g., CMI board certification)
- Background in biology, anatomy, or medical science
Why hire medical illustrators?
The trick to finding top medical illustrators is to identify your needs. Is your goal to create anatomical drawings of horses for a biology textbook? Or are you trying to create anatomically accurate 3D models of human organs for medical software? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life.
How much does it cost to hire a medical illustrator?
Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.
- An experienced medical illustrator may command higher fees but also work faster, have more specialized areas of expertise, and deliver a higher-quality product.
- A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their medical illustration services more competitively.
Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.