Art Director
Eli Lilly and Company
September 03, 2026
Remote friendly (Indianapolis, IN)
United States
Marketing
Who We Are / Role Overview
Art Director (Thread Collective, in-house agency): transform strategy and briefs into distinctive, inclusive, multi-channel campaigns. Support concepting, presentations, and execution with writers, designers, social, and cross-functional teams.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and implement integrated campaign concepts across digital, social, video, print, and experiential platforms.
- Partner with copywriters, designers, and cross-functional/agency teams to build cohesive storytelling and incorporate feedback.
- Ensure deliverables meet brand guidelines, accessibility requirements, and regulatory standards; advocate inclusive design.
- Evolve design systems, creative platforms, technologies, and tools to improve consistency and streamline work.
- Stay current on trends/audience behaviors; mentor talent and drive continuous improvement.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 10+ years Art Director experience across digital and traditional channels
- 6+ years in a traditional agency leading concepting/pitches/creative development from strategy through execution
- Link to portfolio required
- Authorized to work in the United States full-time (no visa sponsorship)
Preferred Qualifications / Skills
- Robust portfolio across global brands, digital/print, and campaign types
- Deep Adobe Creative Suite expertise; strong written/verbal communication
- Manage capacity and diagnose process/technology challenges via structured planning
- Experience in pharma/biotech/healthcare marketing (plus)
- Agency experience on global multi-channel campaigns with healthcare compliance reviews
- Proficiency: Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Workfront; Agile/Waterfall workflows
- Video oversight ability (storyboard, direction, production review)
Additional Info
- On-site in Indianapolis; local hybrid may be considered; relocation provided; travel up to 15%.
Benefits (as stated)
- Bonus eligibility; 401(k) and pension; vacation; medical/dental/vision/prescription; flexible benefits (incl. dependent day care FSA); life insurance; time off/leave; well-being (EAP, fitness, clubs/activities).
Art Director (Thread Collective, in-house agency): transform strategy and briefs into distinctive, inclusive, multi-channel campaigns. Support concepting, presentations, and execution with writers, designers, social, and cross-functional teams.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and implement integrated campaign concepts across digital, social, video, print, and experiential platforms.
- Partner with copywriters, designers, and cross-functional/agency teams to build cohesive storytelling and incorporate feedback.
- Ensure deliverables meet brand guidelines, accessibility requirements, and regulatory standards; advocate inclusive design.
- Evolve design systems, creative platforms, technologies, and tools to improve consistency and streamline work.
- Stay current on trends/audience behaviors; mentor talent and drive continuous improvement.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 10+ years Art Director experience across digital and traditional channels
- 6+ years in a traditional agency leading concepting/pitches/creative development from strategy through execution
- Link to portfolio required
- Authorized to work in the United States full-time (no visa sponsorship)
Preferred Qualifications / Skills
- Robust portfolio across global brands, digital/print, and campaign types
- Deep Adobe Creative Suite expertise; strong written/verbal communication
- Manage capacity and diagnose process/technology challenges via structured planning
- Experience in pharma/biotech/healthcare marketing (plus)
- Agency experience on global multi-channel campaigns with healthcare compliance reviews
- Proficiency: Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Workfront; Agile/Waterfall workflows
- Video oversight ability (storyboard, direction, production review)
Additional Info
- On-site in Indianapolis; local hybrid may be considered; relocation provided; travel up to 15%.
Benefits (as stated)
- Bonus eligibility; 401(k) and pension; vacation; medical/dental/vision/prescription; flexible benefits (incl. dependent day care FSA); life insurance; time off/leave; well-being (EAP, fitness, clubs/activities).