Art Director

Lilly • Indianapolis, IN

9d • $132,000 - $193,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Thread Collective, Lilly’s in-house agency, is seeking an agency-experienced Art Director to transform strategy and briefs into distinctive, inclusive, multi-channel campaigns. The role supports concepting, presentations, and execution in partnership with writers, designers, social teams, and cross-functional partners. It focuses on digital-first integrated campaigns that elevate Lilly’s presence, establish a refined creative standard, and strengthen how audiences experience and connect with its brands.

The Art Director develops and implements visual concepts and campaigns from initial concept through final production across multiple brands and channels. The role collaborates across teams, maintains brand quality and accessibility, supports evolving creative systems and technology, and contributes to a culture of creative excellence and continuous improvement.

The position is on-site in Indianapolis; local hybrid work options may be considered. 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 for both 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 knowledge of design principles, layout, typography, and brand standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to communicate creative concepts clearly and incorporate collaborator feedback.
• Commitment to quality, brand alignment, inclusive design, and accessibility.

Nice To Haves

• Robust portfolio supporting recognized global brands, showing range, craft, and strategic thinking across digital and print channels and campaign types.
• Deep technical expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and strong written and verbal communication skills across organizational levels.
• Ability to manage capacity, diagnose process and technology challenges, and drive solutions through structured project planning.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare marketing.
• Agency experience supporting global brands across multi-channel campaigns, with 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.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, industry-standard methodologies, and any skills assessments required during selection.

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 build cohesive storytelling, present ideas confidently, and incorporate feedback.
• Ensure deliverables follow brand guidelines, accessibility requirements, and regulatory standards, while advocating for inclusive design across formats.
• Evolve design systems, creative platforms, technologies, and tools to improve consistency, streamline workstreams, and enable more high-value creative thinking.
• 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 storyboard, direction, and production review.

Benefits

• Company bonus eligibility, depending in part on company and individual performance.
• Company-sponsored 401(k) eligibility.
• Pension.
• Vacation benefits.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefit eligibility.
• 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