Short Description
We are looking for a curious, versatile creative professional who brings illustration skills alongside broader visual content production skills. Faced with a content brief, the ideal candidate considers the most effective way to communicate the message, often combining multiple formats and drawing on creative experience beyond the AO to strengthen surgical education content.
Main Responsibilities
Visual Content Production (Primary)
Produce high‑quality illustrations, infographics, and visual assets for medical education materials across print, web, e‑learning, and event formats
Work from established templates and the AO illustration style guide; create new templates where gaps exist
Translate complex surgical procedures and medical concepts into clear, visually compelling imagery
Prepare and optimize visual assets for multi‑format publishing (responsive web, LMS, presentations, print)
Produce motion graphics, short animations, or interactive visual elements for digital education
Manage and organize visual assets within the Digital Asset Management (DAM) system, ensuring accurate cataloging, accessibility, and optimal usability across multiple digital platforms.
Participate in content development workshops with surgeons, including occasional international travel
Collaborate with medical editors, instructional designers, project managers, and subject‑matter experts to ensure visual accuracy and pedagogical effectiveness
Proactively research anatomy, procedures, and clinical context to produce informed, accurate visual work
Contribute to creative visual content production beyond medical illustration
Quality & Standards
Apply and evolve the AO illustration style guide; ensure visual consistency and quality control across all outputs
Prepare illustrations for production workflows (embedding, color management, transparency, masks)
Maintain and update the internal image database and digital asset management system
Main Requirements
Degree in graphic design, scientific/medical illustration, biomedical visualization, visual communication, or related field
2–3 years of professional experience in visual content production, graphic design, or scientific illustration
Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
Proven record to translate complex information into clear, memorable visual formats
Experience working from brand/style guides and template systems
Fluent English (written and verbal); German language skills preferred
Independent, structured, and organized working style with the ability to manage multiple projects
Comfort with AI‑assisted creative workflows (e.g., Adobe Firefly, generative tools) as part of a modern production process
Highly Valued
Motion graphics / animation capability (After Effects or equivalent)
3D modelling, rendering, or visualization experience
Basic video editing or asset preparation for video production workflows
Understanding of responsive and multi‑format design principles
Data visualization skills beyond standard charting
Familiarity with instructional design principles
Nice‑to‑Have
Experience with digital asset management systems (e.g., Bynder)
Experience with content management systems (e.g., Sitecore)
Medical or scientific subject‑matter background
An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative organization
The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team
Modern infrastructure
High degree of flexibility regarding working hours and location (depending on operational requirements)
Generous package of social benefits, including supplementary vacation days and pension scheme contributions
Internal skills training opportunities and support for continued education
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