Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

WORKING AT ABBOTT

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As an Art Director at Abbott, you’ll be responsible for delivering brand-building, human-centered creative ideas, and bring them to life across a variety of mediums such as fully integrated campaigns, events, collateral, film and digital. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including creative strategists, writers, creative directors, designers and project managers to distill insights and creative strategies into compelling ideas that create an authentic and meaningful dialogue with our audiences.    

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with copywriters and other creatives to craft big ideas into compelling, customer-centric stories that deliver on Abbott’s purpose and promise
• Bring ideas and creative concepts to life through mood boards, key visuals and storytelling
• Participate in and lead effective brainstorming sessions
• Provide art direction at photography and video shoots
• Lead designers through the creative process to take work from concept to design to final execution
• Effectively present big idea thinking, creative concepts and designs to internal clients. 
• Develop creative that’s aligned with approved brand and messaging guidelines to ensure a consistent
  and cohesive expression of the Abbott brand  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of art direction or senior graphic design experience within an internal or external agency 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts or related field. 
• Strong portfolio demonstrating an ability to develop breakthrough creative ideas that deliver on creative and brand strategies
• Ability to work within a singular brand with a commitment to unleash its full creative potential
• Experience presenting creative ideas to internal clients and teams 
• At least two years of experience leading a team of designers from concept to completion 
• Ability to gracefully handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

     

The base pay for this position is

$72,700.00 – $145,300.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Communications

     

DIVISION:

PA Public Affairs

        

LOCATION:

United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr.

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

United States > Abbott Park : AP06D

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Not specified

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf