Junior Illustrator at Axle
Hamilton, MTFull-timeBiomedicalPosted 9 days ago
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<p><strong>Axle</strong> is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).</p>
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<p><strong>Benefits We Offer:</strong></p>
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<li>100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees</li>
<li>Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays</li>
<li>401K match up to 5%</li>
<li>Educational Benefits for Career Growth</li>
<li>Employee Referral Bonus</li>
<li>Flexible Spending Accounts:
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<li>Healthcare (FSA)</li>
<li>Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)</li>
<li>Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)</li>
<li>Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)</li>
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<p style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Position Summary</strong></span></p>
<p style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented <strong>Junior Illustrator </strong>to support NIH research programs through the development of high-quality visual communications in <strong>Hamilton, Montana. </strong>This role involves producing a wide range of visual materials—including illustrations, animations, video, web content, and graphic designs—that help communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with subject matter experts and visual information specialists to transform scientific ideas into clear, engaging, and accessible visual products.</span><br> </p>
<p style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p>
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<p style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Create illustrations, videos, animations, web content, and graphic designs for publication and presentation.</span></p>
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<p style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Ensure all published materials meet Section 508 compliance accessibility standards.</span></p>
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<li class="ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family" data-list-item-id="e4066bb94b45c7fec818243f731c2d961">
<p style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Collaborate with subject matter experts and visual information specialists to interpret broad scientific concepts and translate them into accurate, effective visual materials.</span></p>
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<p style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.15pt;">Assist with storyboarding, designing, developing, producing, and editing video and animations to help document and communicate scientific results.</span></span></p>
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<p style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Assist in the design, production, reproduction, and display of original visual products and materials.</span></p>
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<p style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Participate in program activities, including sharing projects, knowledge, and technical skills with team members and stakeholders.</span></p>
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<p style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Bachelor’s degree in Illustration, Graphic Design, Animation, Visual Communications, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.</span></p>
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<p style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrated ability to create visual content across multiple formats, including illustration, video, animation, and digital/web media.</span></p>
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<p style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Familiarity with design and multimedia production tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or similar software.</span></p>
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<p style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Basic understanding of 2-D and 3-D animation, video editing, and storyboarding.</span></p>
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<p style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with scientific and technical subject matter experts.</span></p>
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<p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.</p>
<p>The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.</p>
<p>Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: <span style="color: black;"><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target=" _blank">[email protected]</a> </span></p>
<p>This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.</p>
</div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$60,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$70,000 USD</span></div></div></div>