CREATIVE DIRECTOR (HYBRID-CHICAGO, IL)

Compass Group USA; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 180.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off Plan

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Zusammenfassung

Levy is seeking a Creative Director to lead the creative vision for high-impact initiatives, partnering with senior stakeholders across Sales, Strategy, and Operations to influence business outcomes.

The role drives innovative, differentiated solutions that enhance client engagement and support revenue growth, while nurturing a high-performing creative team.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of progressive experience in creative leadership roles.
• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment.

Aufgaben

• Own and define the creative strategy for high-impact initiatives.
• Establish and evolve the creative vision while ensuring alignment with brand standards.
• Serve as the final consultant on creative direction for priority workstreams.

Kenntnisse

Creative leadership

Stakeholder influence

Team development

Cross-functional alignment

Strategic vision

Jobbeschreibung

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Different perspectives make us better. We’re committed to creating an equal opportunity and fair treatment environment, where learning and growing together is just part of our every day. An environment where you can be your authentic self.

About Levy

The disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes, Levy’s diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters, and convention centers; as well as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All-Star Games.

Job Summary:

The Creative Director is responsible for setting and leading the creative vision and strategy in support of high-impact business initiatives.

This role partners with senior stakeholders across Sales, Strategy, and Operations to influence business outcomes and ensures alignment with enterprise goals while enabling innovative, differentiated solutions that drive business growth and client engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Own and define the creative strategy for high-impact initiatives
• Establish and evolve the creative vision while ensuring alignment with brand standards
• Serve as the final consultant on creative direction for priority workstreams

Business Partnership

• Partner with senior leaders to influence business outcomes through creative solutions
• Translate complex business objectives into cohesive creative strategies that support revenue growth and client engagement
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing creative team
• Set clear priorities, goals, and performance expectations aligned to business needs
• Build organizational capability by attracting, developing, and retaining top talent; foster an inclusive, high-performance culture

Execution & Operations

• Oversee the end-to-end creative process from concept through execution, ensuring quality, consistency, and timeliness
• Manage prioritization and resource allocation across multiple high-impact initiatives
• Establish and optimize workflows, tools, and processes to improve efficiency and scalability
• Drive adoption of new tools, technologies, and approaches (including AI) to enhance creative output and team productivity
• Champion a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the function

Scope & Impact

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing creative team(direct and/or indirect reports)
• Influences enterprise-level initiatives and high-visibility business priorities
• Accountable for creative output that supports revenue-generating activities
• Operates with a high degree of autonomy and decision-making authority

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in creative leadership roles
• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment

At Levy, team = family. And we’ll always take care of family, learn more about Levy benefits offered.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off Plan
• 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
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely,

Levy is a member of Compass Group USA. Compass Group/Levy is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass/Levy, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.