What is a scientific illustrator and how to become one

Key steps to become a scientific illustrator

1. Explore scientific illustrator education requirements

   Most common scientific illustrator degrees

   Bachelor's

   81.0 %

   Master's

   7.1 %

   Associate

   7.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific scientific illustrator skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Adobe Photoshop	50.45%
   Animation	49.55%

3. Research scientific illustrator duties and responsibilities

   • Create quick sketch for graphic and illustration layout pitch.
   • Create illustrations though collaboration with author for science fiction genre novels.
   • Produce traditional and digital paintings, portraits and short comics base on client commissions
   • Create patterns for embroidery digitizing.

4. Apply for scientific illustrator jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a scientific illustrator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams