CREATIVE DIRECTOR (HYBRID-CHICAGO, IL)

Salary: $110000-$120000

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus eligible

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
Creative Leadership

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

Team Leadership

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

Innovation

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

Benefits

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)

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.

Levy maintains a drug-free workplace.

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