Assistant Animation Script Writer Jobs in New York

About BioDigital, a division of Anatomage

BioDigital, a division of Anatomage, operates the largest cloud platform for interactive 3D visualization of human anatomy, conditions, and procedures. Our immersive technology is used globally by patients, educators, and healthcare professionals as an engaging way to understand health and medicine.

About the Role

BioDigital is seeking a Senior Medical Illustrator, Science Lead to drive the scientific vision and execution of both internal and client-facing projects. In this role, you'll lead cross-functional teams-guiding 3D artists, collaborating with engineers and clients, and ensuring scientific accuracy across all deliverables.

You'll translate complex medical concepts into compelling, interactive 3D experiences, balancing scientific rigor with clarity and creativity. This role requires deep expertise in anatomy and life sciences, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead projects from concept through delivery in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

Required

4+ years of experience collaborating with medical professionals and communicating

complex health concepts to diverse audiences

MA/MS from an accredited medical illustration graduate program (or equivalent

experience)

Client service mindset; proven ability to deliver client projects on time and within budget

Strong leadership and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams

Self-starter with excellent judgment and the ability to work autonomously

Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to scientific accuracy

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and visual communication techniques

Demonstrated experience storyboarding for 3D animation

Solid understanding of 3D modeling and animation principles

Excitement for AI productivity tools and efficiency improvements

Nice to Have

Experience working with pharmaceutical or medical device clients

Experience with UI/UX and immersive technologies (VR/AR) storytelling

Project management and team leadership experience

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Develop deep expertise in BioDigital's platform and content library to scope projects and

propose effective creative solutions

Partner with Sales to define project scope, timelines, and budgets aligned with client

goals

Collaborate with client stakeholders (medical, business, and project teams) to define

requirements and learning objectives

Lead project planning, including scope of work, timelines, and resource allocation

Guide and manage day-to-day execution of projects, ensuring quality and efficiency

Direct 3D artists through clear briefs, storyboards, and ongoing feedback

Review and ensure scientific accuracy across all visual and written content

Conduct research on anatomy, conditions, and medical procedures as needed

Translate complex scientific concepts into intuitive, engaging visual narratives

Create storyboards and supporting written content for interactive experiences

Produce custom content using BioDigital's production platform

Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards

Continuously improve workflows, production processes, and product features

Role Breakdown

1. Project Leadership & Management - 25-30%

Scoping projects with Sales

Creating timelines, budgets, and SOWs

Managing client expectations and communication

Overseeing multiple projects simultaneously

This role isn't just hands-on-it's heavily about keeping projects on track and aligned with client

goals.

2. Scientific Review & Research - 20-25%

Researching anatomy, conditions, and procedures

Reviewing 3D content for accuracy

Providing detailed feedback to artists

This is core to the "Science Lead" aspect-ensuring everything is medically sound.

3. Creative Direction & Storyboarding - 15-20%

Translating concepts into visual approaches

Storyboarding interactive experiences

Writing accompanying scripts/text

This is where science meets storytelling.

4. Team Collaboration & Art Direction - 15-20%

Guiding 3D artists day-to-day

Giving critiques and iterative feedback

Aligning with engineers and product teams

You're effectively the bridge between science and production.

5. Hands-on Content Production - 5-10%

Creating or editing content in BioDigital's platform

Less execution-heavy than a traditional artist role, but still involved when needed.

6. Process Improvement & Innovation - 5-10%

Improving workflows and pipelines

Exploring AI tools and efficiency gains

Contributing to product and feature evolution