Ess Jay Okemow

Medical Illustrator and Animator

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
My name is Stefanie and I am a Board Certified medical illustrator who specializes in digital illustration and concept development. I hold a Master’s Degree in Medical Art from the University of Dundee. My research and employment history have focused on medical and scientific education, and I have experience in diverse areas of healthcare communication, from working quality assurance to writing and illustrating entire projects for my freelance clients.

Work Experience

Vernacular Studios

Founder and Creative Director/Biocommunication Specialist

Illustrator, Animator, and Art Director
September 2013 - Ontario, Canada

Artery Studios Inc.

Medical Illustrator/Animator

Involved in all aspects of preparation of animations and illustrations for healthcare communication clients, with a particular emphasis on medical-legal cases
April 2016 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Smithsonian Institution

Entomological Illustration Intern

Worked with specimens to make publication-quality illustrations
September 2015 - October 2015 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Royal College Of Surgeons

Medical Illustration Intern

Designed and illustrated course materials as well as establishing illustration request standards for the College
September 2014 - December 2014 London, United Kingdom

Education

University Of Dundee

Master of Science

Graduated with first class honours, (Distinction)
September 2013 - August 2014 Dundee, United Kingdom

University Of British Columbia

Bachelor of Science

Degree in Integrated Sciences
Minor in Visual Art
September 2007 - April 2012 British Columbia, Canada

Awards

Institute Of Medical Illustrators

John Corney Video Award

2019

Banff Centre For Arts And Creativity

The Slaight Family Foundation Scholarship,

2019

Giliola Gamerini Award

Selected Artist

2017

Autodesk Art & Biology Award Winner

Autodesk Art & Biology Award Winner

2015

Skills

3d, 3d Animation, After Effects, C4d , Digital Illustration, Illustration, Medical Animation, Medical Illustration, Photoshop, Sciart, Traditional Illustration,