Associate - Social Designer

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first.

We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

At Lilly, we serve an outstanding purpose. Every day, we make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, and more active lives.

We are redefining our in‑house agency (IHA) to set a new standard for digital and social excellence. As a newly formed Center of Excellence, our Digital Content Creation team is the creative engine behind Lilly’s social and digital presence, serving all brands and business units. This team is known for being platform experts, trend spotters, and agile makers who partner with IHA teams, brand teams, and the Social Media Center of Excellence to deliver high‑impact, compliant, and inclusive content that moves at the speed of culture.

We believe in the power of storytelling, the importance of accessibility, and the value of data‑driven creativity. As the Associate – Social Designer, you are responsible for hands‑on design and execution of digital and social content across platforms. You are passionate about creating visually compelling, platform‑native assets that break through the noise and connect with diverse audiences. You are fluent in the latest design trends, social formats, and accessibility standards, and you thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Your work will help set new standards for social media and digital creative excellence and make a real impact on how people connect with our brands across platforms.

• Design and implement social‑first content including short‑form video assets, motion graphics, carousels, stories, and platform‑native formats for Tik Tok, Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, Pinterest, You Tube, and Linked In.
• Interpret creative briefs and translate them into visual solutions that reflect brand identity and connect with audiences.
• Collaborate with Lead Designers, Art Directors, ACDs, copywriters, and partners to ensure cohesive storytelling and creative alignment.
• Support the development and maintenance of design systems, templates, and assets to drive consistency and efficiency.
• Champion inclusive and accessible design practices, ensuring all content is welcoming and usable for all audiences.
• Ensure all content adheres to brand guidelines, accessibility requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Supply a culture of creative excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in creative reviews, providing and incorporating feedback to continuously elevate the quality of work.
• Leverage video content creation tools such as Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Firefly, and Express to create content swiftly at scale.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of experience in creative design roles, with a strong portfolio demonstrating hands‑on creative work for social and digital platforms.
• Certifications in Adobe Certified Professional and Meta Digital Marketing Associate are required. Equivalent industry‑recognized certifications in Adobe tools, digital content creation, social media management, or related platforms will also be considered.
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role.

• Experience working in a fast‑paced, multi‑brand environment, with a shown ability to develop powerful and effective creative concepts grounded in a deep understanding of social media trends, platform algorithms, and audience engagement strategies.
• Highly motivated to pursue ongoing learning and…