Principal Visual Designer – Commercial

Eli Lilly and Company

full-time

Posted on: 9/18/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $63,750 - $180,400 per year

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About the role

Define the visual identity, tone, and style for major commercial design initiatives, with an emphasis on Lilly.com, brand websites, and consumer applications
Lead the visual execution of flagship digital experiences, balancing innovation with adherence to brand standards
Create and refine high-fidelity design deliverables and prototypes that inspire stakeholders and guide development
Collaborate with design, engineering, product, and business stakeholders to bring concepts to life
Partner with copywriters, strategists, and technologists to align visual solutions with audience insights, business goals, and campaign strategies
Provide direction and constructive critique to design peers, mentoring them in craft, detail, and execution
Stay ahead of design trends, tools, and technologies, bringing fresh ideas to elevate commercial creative output
Present visual concepts and rationale persuasively to internal teams and executive stakeholders
Ensure designs are both visually compelling and practical for execution within various product delivery channels

A portfolio showcasing exceptional design craft across a variety of mediums and platforms, including websites and consumer applications
Mastery of typography, layout, composition, and color theory
Experience designing within and contributing to design systems
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to partner effectively across creative, strategic, and technical teams
Excellent communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences
Bachelor’s degree in Design, Digital Design, Visual Communication, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
5 -8+ years of professional design experience, with a strong emphasis on visual design for large-scale digital platforms and campaigns
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States; Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status)
Additional preference: Experience in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or regulated industries
Additional preference: Experience crafting for and working within enterprise content management systems (CMS), such as Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Drupal, or similar platforms