Associate Design Director – Employer Experience

Eli Lilly and Company

. Lead design for the Lilly Employer platform .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $129,000 - $253,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive design expertise with a focus on leading design teams and delivering digital experiences in healthcare and regulated industries. Capable of articulating design decisions and fostering collaboration among cross-functional stakeholders.

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Design LeadershipDigital Experience DeliveryTeam Building and MentorshipCross-Functional CollaborationHealthcare Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Design ExperienceDesign ResearchUser Experience DesignPrototypingInterface DesignStorytellingInteractive Proof-of-ConceptsDesign Quality AssuranceComplex Problem SolvingDesign Direction

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCollaborationMentorshipCritical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Front-End LibrariesWeb ApplicationsNative ApplicationsDesign ToolsPrototyping Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

BA/BS in Human Computer InteractionHigh School Diploma/GED

Industry Keywords

HealthcarePharmaceuticalsRegulated IndustriesDesign StandardsUser Insights

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead design for the Lilly Employer platform
Set the design vision and quality bar for the platform
Design flagship experiences hands-on
Grow a team of designers as the product matures
Lead employer experiences including coverage comparison, program building, implementation, reporting, and renewal
Support employee experiences including enrollment, clinician visits, prescription fulfillment, and coaching
Oversee internal and external design collaborators
Turn complex and ambiguous problems into actionable design prompts
Develop narratives and interactive proof-of-concepts
Partner with design, engineering, product, business stakeholders, and external partners
Mentor designers and provide guidance and objective critique
Contribute directly to storytelling, prototypes, and interface artifacts
Articulate design decisions to non-technical and executive stakeholders
Determine when to proceed or pivot based on user and subject-matter-expert insights
Champion experimentation and forward-looking experiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–10+ years of design experience
3+ years leading designers or setting design direction for a product or portfolio in complex environments
High school diploma/GED with 10+ years of experience in design and/or design research
Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
BA/BS in Human Computer Interaction, design, or a closely related field (preferred)
Deep expertise in design and a strong track record delivering digital experiences in native and web applications
Ability to create and maintain collaborative relationships with cross-functional leaders and external partners
Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
Experience leading design teams in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or other highly regulated industries
Experience hiring, building, and growing design teams
Understanding of contemporary development processes and familiarity with modern front-end libraries and frameworks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus depending partly on company and individual performance
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
Healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts
Life insurance and death benefits
Time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits, including employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities