Scientific Illustrator

Spire Communications is hiring a full-time, highly skilled scientific illustrator to translate complex scientific and research concepts into accurate, visually compelling illustrations for the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). This role works closely with researchers to ensure scientific accuracy while producing original artwork across traditional, digital, and 3‑D formats for use in press materials, presentations, and public-facing content. ILLUSTRATION PORTFOLIO IS REQUIRED WITH APPLICATION. All illustrations, designs, and other work products created under this engagement are the sole property of Spire or the client for whom the work is performed. Spire Communications is a woman‑owned strategic communications and creative firm based in Alexandria, VA that supports science, technology, and engineering organizations within the government and private sectors. This position is hybrid, with the potential to be fully onsite, based at the client site in Alexandria, VA. Benefits Medical (United Healthcare), dental (CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield), and vision (United Concordia) plans paid at 100% (employee premium) plus 30% contribution to family premium Monthly $50 wellness stipend for gym memberships, spa services, etc. Life and disability insurance (short‑ and long‑term) 18 days PTO and 8 federal holidays per year (+Veterans Day for those who have served) Home office expense reimbursement 401(k) plan with automatic 3% of salary employer contribution Annual stipend for employee and/or job‑related training #J-18808-Ljbffr Spire Communications