For the past 7 years I've worked as a Medical Illustrator and Visual Development Artist at Stanford Center for Health Education, transforming complex medical concepts into accessible, accurate, and engaging visuals. With 25 years of experience in teaching, publishing, video, and television content creation, I'm committed to an interdisciplinary approach to storytelling through art. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams, harnessing creativity to convey important messages effectively. My goal is to continue growing as an artist while making a positive impact in the fields of education and healthcare.…

Shân Fischer

For the past 7 years I've worked as a Medical Illustrator and Visual Development Artist at Stanford Center for Health Education, transforming complex medical concepts into accessible, accurate, and engaging visuals. With 25 years of experience in teaching, publishing, video, and television content creation, I'm committed to an interdisciplinary approach to storytelling through art. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams, harnessing creativity to convey important messages effectively. My goal is to continue growing as an artist while making a positive impact in the fields of education and healthcare.…

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For the past 7 years I’ve worked as a Medical Illustrator and Visual Development Artist at Stanford Center for Health Education, transforming complex medical concepts into accessible, accurate, and engaging visuals. With 25 years of experience in teaching, publishing, video, and television content creation, I’m committed to an interdisciplinary approach to storytelling through art.

I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams, harnessing creativity to convey important messages effectively. My goal is to continue growing as an artist while making a positive impact in the fields of education and healthcare.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Medical Illustrator | Visual Development Artist at Stanford - Center For Health Education
January 1, 2025 - September 27, 2025
Produced high-quality medical illustrations, graphics, and photographs for health-related content, transforming complex medical concepts into accessible, accurate visuals that enhance understanding and communication.
Freelance Illustrator / Visual Development Artist at Freelance
January 1, 2018 - September 15, 2025
Illustrated numerous published children’s books, magazines, and comics, as well as medical and scientific content for surgeons, publications, and visual development for film and television.
Lead Background Artist / Texture Artist at Clockwork Zoo
January 1, 2010 - September 15, 2025
Painted/textured animation backgrounds, colour approvals, management of the team on multiple Children’s TV shows. Most notably: Caillou (Cookie Jar Entertainment) and Florrie’s Dragons (Wish Films, Disney UK).
English Teacher at Japanese Board of Education
July 1, 2007 - July 1, 2009
Medical Illustrator at Stanford - Center for Health Education
January 1, 2018 - Present
Focused on translating complex medical concepts into accessible, accurate, and engaging visuals.
Freelance Illustrator / Visual Development Artist at Self-employed
January 1, 2011 - Present
Provided illustrations for various health publications, books, magazines, and more.
Medical Illustrator at Stanford - Center for Health Education
January 1, 2016 - November 26, 2025
Worked in the field of medical illustration, focusing on transforming complex medical concepts into accessible visuals for instructional and communicative purposes.
Freelance Illustrator / Visual Development Artist
January 1, 2011 - November 26, 2025
Produced illustrations and visuals for various clients across books, magazines, and online platforms.

Education

B.A. Honours Degree at Kwa-Zulu Natal University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
B.A. Visual Art Degree at Kwa-Zulu Natal University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Commercial Art Diploma at Intec College
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Forensic Photography at University of Cape Town
January 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025

Qualifications

Commercial Art
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Forensic Photography
January 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025
Forensic photography short course.
Printmaker
January 1, 2002 - September 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Life Sciences, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other