CREATIVE DIRECTOR (HYBRID-CHICAGO, IL)

Levy Restaurants; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Levy Restaurants, based in Chicago, is seeking a Creative Director to set and lead the creative vision and strategy in support of business initiatives. This role partners with senior stakeholders across various departments to drive innovation and business growth while ensuring alignment with enterprise goals.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in creative leadership and a demonstrable ability to influence cross-functional teams. Compensation includes a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

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.

Responsibilities

• Own and define the creative strategy for high-impact initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing creative team.
• Oversee the end-to-end creative process from concept through execution.

Skills

Creative leadership

Team development

Stakeholder influence

Job description

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
• 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
• 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
• 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

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.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $110,000–$120,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus eligible

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Levy is a member of Compass Group USA. Compass Group/Levy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Levy maintains a drug-free workplace. Req ID: 1535858.

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