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Scientific Illustrator Jobs

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Types of Scientific Illustrator Jobs We Cover

We curate all scientific illustrator positions from studios worldwide.

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Scientific Illustrator

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Botanical Illustrator

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Anatomical Illustrator

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Molecular Illustrator

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Textbook Illustrator

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Museum Illustrator

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Data and Diagram Artist

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3D Scientific Visualizer

Studios Hiring Scientific Illustrators

We pull scientific illustrator jobs from hundreds of studios, including:

Games Workshop

Evolve Scholastic

Noora Health

Menstrupedia

York Press

Novella Editorial

Advocate Art

Einstein Box

Nassau BOCES

General Learning

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Koniag Government Services

Safety Troop

+ Many More

Scientific Illustrator Salary Ranges (2026)

What you can expect to earn as a scientific illustrator in 2026.

Junior Scientific Illustrator

$42K - $60K

Mid-Level Scientific Illustrator

$52K - $72K

Senior Scientific Illustrator

$72K - $108K

Lead Scientific Illustrator

$95K - $145K

*US market data, based on ArtBlast's illustration pay bands, the closest tracked discipline. Salaries vary by location, employer type, and experience.

Skills Employers Look For

What you need to land a scientific illustrator job in 2026.

🖥️ Software

Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Blender or ZBrush
Procreate
Cinema 4D for visualisation

🎯 Illustration Craft

Accuracy above style
Cross-section and cutaway drawing
Scale and proportion
Line weight and clarity
Colour coding and legends

🔬 Subject Skills

Reading research papers
Working from specimens and scans
Anatomy or botany fundamentals
Fact checking with subject experts
Citation and labelling standards

💡 Soft Skills

Working with researchers
Taking technical correction
Long-form project focus
Meeting publication deadlines
Attention to detail

Scientific Illustrator Jobs FAQ

How do I find scientific illustrator jobs?

ArtBlast curates scientific illustrator jobs daily from publishers, universities, museums, research groups, and health organisations worldwide. Subscribe to get 10-60+ opportunities in your inbox every morning with direct apply links.

What is the average scientific illustrator salary?

Junior scientific illustrators earn $42K-$60K, mid-level $52K-$72K, and senior illustrators $72K-$108K in the US. Lead roles range from $95K to $145K.

Do I need a science degree to be a scientific illustrator?

Not always, but you need to read technical material accurately. Many working scientific illustrators come from an art background with strong biology or anatomy self-study, and formal medical illustration programmes exist for the specialist end.

What should a scientific illustration portfolio show?

Accuracy first. Include work drawn from real specimens, scans or papers, show your reference alongside the final piece, and include at least one labelled diagram so employers can see you handle typography and legends.

Are there remote scientific illustrator jobs?

Yes. Publishing and research illustration is frequently remote or freelance. ArtBlast includes work model info on every listing so you can filter by remote, hybrid, or on-site.

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