Creative Director: Events & Decor, Lead The Edit Rental

Compass Group USA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Catering By Design, a Denver-based division of Compass Group USA, seeks a seasoned Creative Director of Events & Decor to drive experiential design, client strategy, and the launch of The Edit Rental Co. This senior leader connects creative vision with business growth, building a revenue-generating brand with its own clients and industry relationships.

You will guide the Creative/The Edit team, collaborate across Culinary, Sales, Event Design and Operations, and ensure seamless execution within

Qualifications

• Strong creative eye with clear POV on design and guest experience.
• Experience leading and mentoring creative teams.
• Strong client-facing presence and relationship-building skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with excitement for building something new.
• Ability to move between creative vision and commercial thinking.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Canva and PowerPoint; Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Creative/The Edit team and mentor members.
• Meet clients and planners to develop concepts and present recommendations.
• Partner across Culinary, Sales, Event Design and Operations to execute ideas.
• Bring creative direction to marquee events, tastings and proposals.
• Participate in site visits, design meetings and walkthroughs.
• Develop resources/training to strengthen Sales pitches.
• Stay plugged into trends across hospitality, events, interiors and culture.
• Balance creative thinking with budgets, timelines and operations.
• Shape and launch The Edit, establishing its market POV in Colorado.
• Lead growth strategy; own revenue, expenses and profitability for The Edit.
• Build rental revenue through Catering by Design events and external business.
• Curate collection of furniture, décor, tabletop and statement pieces.
• Serve as client-facing ambassador with planners, venues and partners.
• Partner with Sales/Event Design to integrate The Edit into proposals and tastings.
• Shape inventory strategy; manage purchasing and pricing.
• Identify partnerships/showcases to expand The Edit's reach.
• Coordinate with Operations/Warehouse on storage, transport and installation.
• Oversee installations to ensure alignment with vision.

Skills

Creative leadership

Client-facing

Entrepreneurial mindset

Budgeting & profitability

Project management

Design direction

Canva

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Canva

PowerPoint

Job description

Catering By Design, a Denver-based division of Compass Group USA, seeks a seasoned Creative Director of Events & Decor to drive experiential design, client strategy, and the launch of The Edit Rental Co. This senior leader connects creative vision with business growth, building a revenue-generating brand with its own clients and industry relationships.

You will guide the Creative/The Edit team, collaborate across Culinary, Sales, Event Design and Operations, and ensure seamless execution within