Scientific Illustrator / Data Visualization Specialist Needed for Conceptual Policy Figure
Posted 2026-05-06Job Description
I am a health policy researcher and regulator developing a conceptual diagram used in teaching, policy presentations, and academic writing.
The figure illustrates the relationship between health system revenue growth and operating expense growth under payment reform, and how sustainability requires bending the cost curve before revenue growth slows.
I have an existing conceptual version of the figure and several drafts. I am looking for a designer to create a clear, professional visual suitable for presentations and publication.
This is not a data-heavy chart. It is a conceptual diagram with several trajectories that explain an economic relationship.
Scope of Work
The figure will include:
4–5 curved trajectories showing revenue and cost growth paths
a marker indicating the start of a “reform era”
shaded regions illustrating margin compression and cost adaptation
clear, minimal labeling directly on the lines
a clean editorial visual style
The goal is a graphic similar in style to figures used in:
The Economist
Financial Times
policy research reports
academic publications
The emphasis should be clarity and conceptual communication, not decorative design.
Deliverables
Adobe Illustrator source file
SVG and PDF versions suitable for publication
PNG version for presentations
2–3 rounds of revisions
What I will provide
the original slide version of the figure
a conceptual explanation of the curves and economic relationships
reference examples of visual styles I prefer
Ideal experience
Looking for designers with experience in:
data visualization
scientific illustration
policy or research graphics
editorial infographic design
Please include examples of conceptual diagrams, research figures, or data visualization work in your portfolio.
This is a single-figure project with a clear scope, but the figure may be reused in presentations and publications, so clarity and professional quality are important.