About the role#
The Field Museum is hiring a Scientific Illustrator to join the Keller Science Action Center. This role uses artwork and graphic design to share the ecological and cultural significance of species living in or near Chicagoland rivers. You will work 28 hours per week for a 16-week term. This is a paid, hybrid position supervised by the Chicago Region Program Manager with mentorship from the Artist-in-Residence and an Environmental DNA Research Scientist.
What you'll do#
- Produce scientific illustrations of species dependent on local rivers, including fish, birds, and bivalves.
- Create additional pieces for a popular audience, such as stickers, postcards, a graphic novel, a comic book, or a poster series.
- Collaborate with scientists and the Artist-in-Residence to ensure your work is accurate and consistent.
- Participate in occasional field work in the Chicago, Calumet, and Kankakee Regions to inform your illustration choices.
- Present and exhibit your completed illustrations and campaign materials at a Keller Science Action Center event.
What you'll need#
- A bachelor's degree in scientific illustration, fine arts, graphic design, or equivalent experience.
- A portfolio of 5-10 illustration samples showing your skill in illustrating natural subjects.
- Ability to portray subjects scientifically using one or more mediums.
- Experience creating artwork from life and from photo references.
- Strong time and project management skills with the ability to work independently.
- Interest in ecology, conservation, and science communication.
- Ability to research your subjects and a commitment to learning in justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- A cover letter describing how you meet these qualifications.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Compensation: $21.00 per hour.
- This position is represented by Field Museum Workers’ United.
About Field Museum
The Field Museum is a natural history museum based in Chicago. It maintains a large collection of artifacts and specimens for research and public education. The institution employs 882 people and welcomes 1.6 million visitors annually. It operates as a nonprofit organization.
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