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Biomedical Visualization and Communication Designer (Patient Education) - job post

UBC Faculty of Forestry
4.2 out of 5 stars
4480 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC
$35.30–$50.72 an hour - Part-time
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Job details

Pay

  • $35.30–$50.72 an hour

Job type

  • Part-time

Location

4480 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC

Full job description

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Hourly - Graphic Design and Illustration, Level A

Job Title

Biomedical Visualization and Communication Designer (Patient Education)

Department

Sanatani Laboratory | Department of Paediatrics | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$35.30 - $50.72 CAD Hourly

The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

Posting End Date

July 3, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks

Job End Date

June 30, 2027


At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.


Job Summary
The Biomedical Visualization and Communication Designer will support the development and enhancement of patient education materials within the cardiac program at BC children’s hospital.


The successful candidate will work at the intersection of design, healthcare communication, and patient education, contributing to meaningful resources that support patients and families in understanding complex health information.


A key focus of this role includes maintaining and evolving an existing digital platform (Heart Hub app), as well as identifying gaps in patient education and developing new materials to address them


Organizational Status

The designer will collaborate closely with clinical teams to translate complex medical information into clear, engaging, and accessible visual formats.


This position will be in-person based at BC Children’s Hospital, 4480 Oak Street, Vancouver.


Work Performed

Update and maintain digital patient education content, including the Heart Hub app (e.g., revising visuals, integrating new information, ensuring visual consistency)


Refresh and redesign existing patient education materials to improve clarity, accessibility, and visual engagement


Collaborate with a Clinical Nurse Specialist and interdisciplinary team to:

  • Identify gaps in patient education resources
  • Translate clinical insights into design opportunities


Design and produce new patient-facing materials, such as:

  • Infographics
  • Short animations or motion graphics
  • Illustrated stories or comics
  • Print and digital educational resources


Apply human-centered design approaches, including:

  • Rapid ideation and prototyping
  • Iterative feedback cycles with clinical stakeholders
  • Incorporation of user (patient/family) perspectives where appropriate


Ensure all materials align with best practices in accessibility, health literacy, and inclusive design


Communicate design decisions clearly to both clinical and non-design stakeholders


Consequence of Error/Judgement
In the event of an error or concerns about judgement, the supervisor will provide feedback as close to real-time as possible. This will occur in alignment with the existing policies and principles of UBC. Opportunities for learning and self-assessment will be provided as appropriate. In the event of repetitive concerns of judgement or errors which have been previously raised, additional meetings and escalation may occur.


Supervision Received

The designer will work quite autonomously on the product with regular touch points with the supervisor and clinical nurse specialist. At any time, the designer can request additional feedback verbally, via email or requesting a meeting.

Supervision Given
None

Minimum Qualifications

  • Three year Graphic Design program. Minimum of two years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
  • Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion


Preferred Qualifications

  • Graduate of the UBC Biomedical Visualization and Communication program or a similar program
  • Demonstrated experience creating visuals for patient education, health communication, or science communication
  • Strong foundation in graphic design principles (layout, typography, hierarchy, color)
  • Experience with rapid prototyping and ideation workflows
  • Familiarity with user-centered design and feedback integration
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, particularly with non-design stakeholders
  • Ability to translate complex medical or scientific information into clear visuals
  • Experience working with clinical teams or healthcare environments
  • Basic skills in animation or motion design
  • Understanding of health literacy principles and patient-centered communication

About Us

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world.

Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together?

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.

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