SPARK NS is hiring: Scientific Multimedia Specialist in Menlo Park

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Scientific Multimedia Specialist to join our creative team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong scientific background and a passion for translating complex, technical information into compelling visual content. You will be responsible for creating graphics, identifying opportunities for visual enhancement, and collaborating with external teams—including animators and videographers—to produce high-quality, accurate, and engaging educational materials.

In addition, you will ensure all creative content, whether produced internally or through external collaborators, is delivered on time and meets company standards for scientific accuracy and visual appeal. Your work will support educational content focused on drug discovery, development, and commercialization, helping to communicate complex scientific concepts in a clear and visually impactful way.

Key Responsibilities:

Graphics Creation & Visual Design: Develop clear, informative, and visually engaging graphics to support educational materials, including presentations (PowerPoint), videos, e-learning modules, reports, and written materials. Graphics may include charts, diagrams, data visualizations, infographics, and illustrations.

Identifying Visual Enhancement Opportunities:

Review educational content and identify key areas where graphics, animations, or video elements can enhance clarity, engagement, and understanding. Ensure that graphics are tailored to technical audiences while remaining accessible and visually appealing.

Collaboration with Creative Teams:

Work closely with Learning Experience Designers, illustrators, animators, videographers, and other creative professionals to ensure that all visual content aligns with the technical accuracy of the subject matter and meets the company’s creative standards.

Producer for Videos / Animations:

Function as the producer for educational video content, coordinating the creation and production of animations and videos from concept to final cut. This includes creating detailed storyboards and visual concepts for videos and animations, collaborating with Learning Experience Designers, videographers, and animators to ensure visuals align with the scientific content and the educational goals of the project. For videos, this includes coaching talent / ensuring talent preparedness prior to video shoot, and providing visuals for video (informational).

Ensuring Scientific Accuracy:

Utilize your knowledge of drug discovery, development, and commercialization to ensure all graphics and multimedia content accurately represent scientific data and align with the company’s educational goals.

Content Strategy & Support:

Provide input on the overall strategy and vision for educational content, contributing ideas for visual formats and multimedia tools to enhance the learning experience.

Deadline Management & Quality Assurance:

Take ownership of the timeline for all creative projects, ensuring that all deliverables, whether produced internally or externally, are completed on time and meet the company’s quality standards. Regularly track project progress and address any delays or issues proactively to ensure timely delivery. Ensure all creative content is stored and maintained according to best practices.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in a scientific field (e.g., Pharmacology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or related discipline). PhD is preferred.
• Strong understanding of drug discovery, development, and commercialization processes, with the ability to translate complex scientific concepts into visually engaging content.
• 2-3 years of experience creating multimedia content for scientific audiences
• Familiarity with software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro), PowerPoint, Vimeo, Biorender, and other tools.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to ensure scientific accuracy while maintaining creative and visual appeal.

Skills:

• Strong communication skills for working with creative teams (animators, videographers) and managing multimedia projects.
• Expertise in translating complex scientific concepts (e.g., drug discovery, development, and commercialization) into clear, accurate visuals (charts, diagrams, infographics).
• Advanced proficiency with design and video software (Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Premiere Pro) for creating graphics, animations, and educational videos.

Pay Range: $101,000 - $118,000