Medical Illustrator Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Medical Illustrator includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Sketches and draws anatomical structures, scientific procedures, and pathological lesions.
  • Performs plastic imbedding and sculpturing.
  • Designs charts and graphs for reproduction from data.
  • Designs and builds exhibits and other visual display.
  • Prepares drawings, charts, and diagrams for publication in professional journals and for use in lectures and demonstrations.
  • Performs related work as require

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Medical Illustrator duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Medical Illustrator roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.