Art Director

Eli Lilly and Company • Us, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Lilly’s in-house agency, Thread Collective, combines data, creativity, and technology to develop integrated work across the enterprise. The agency is seeking an agency-experienced Art Director to translate strategy and briefs into distinctive, inclusive, multi-channel campaigns. The role supports concept development, presentations, and execution in close partnership with writers, designers, social teams, and cross-functional partners.

The Art Director will help shape high-impact, digital-first campaigns across multiple brands and channels, elevating the company’s creative standards and audience experiences. The position is based on-site in Indianapolis, with local hybrid work options potentially available. Relocation support is provided, and travel of up to 15% is expected.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 10 years of experience as an Art Director across digital and traditional channels.
• At least 6 years in a traditional agency setting leading concepting, pitches, and creative development from initial strategy through final execution.
• Portfolio link is required.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating concept development and implementation across digital and print channels, with knowledge of design principles, layout, typography, and brand standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate creative concepts and collaborate across organizational levels.
• Ability to manage capacity, identify process and technology challenges, and develop solutions through structured project planning.
• Ability to maintain brand consistency and quality and support inclusive, accessible creative practices.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, industry-standard methodologies, and any skills assessments required during selection.

Nice To Haves

• Portfolio featuring recognized global brands and demonstrating range, craft, strategic thinking, and work across digital and print channels and campaign types.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare marketing; this is a plus but not required.
• Agency experience supporting global brands across multi-channel campaigns, with an understanding of healthcare audiences and compliance-driven review processes.
• Command of creative development, social and digital marketing, brand strategy, and omnichannel strategy, with a collaborative, ego-free leadership style.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Workfront, and Agile or Waterfall project workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated campaign concepts across digital, social, video, print, and experiential platforms, translating strategic briefs into distinctive, brand-aligned creative for diverse audiences.
• Partner with copywriters, designers, cross-functional teams, and agency partners to create cohesive storytelling, present ideas, and incorporate feedback.
• Ensure deliverables meet brand guidelines, accessibility requirements, and regulatory standards, and advocate for inclusive design across formats.
• Evolve design systems, creative platforms, technologies, and tools to improve consistency, streamline workflows, and create more time for high-value creative work.
• Stay current on trends and audience behaviors, mentor talent, and contribute to creative excellence and continuous improvement through thoughtful reviews and shared findings.
• Support end-to-end video oversight, including storyboarding, direction, and production review.

Benefits

• Company bonus for full-time equivalent employees, depending in part on company and individual performance.
• Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k).
• Pension.
• Vacation benefits.
• Eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Flexible benefits, including healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance and death benefits.
• Certain time-off and leave-of-absence benefits.
• Well-being benefits, including an employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities.
• Relocation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior