DIRECTOR OF CREATIVE STRATEGY - K12 DINING

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Job Summary:

Compass Group’s Compass Creative Studio K12 Dining team is seeking a Director of Creative Strategy to lead a dynamic, cross-functional team in developing innovative, strategic, and visually compelling sales content for K12 Education Dining. This role is responsible for establishing creative direction, overseeing execution across all formats, and ensuring every deliverable aligns with business goals, brand standards, and client needs. The ideal candidate is both a creative visionary and hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Creative Leadership
  
  • Set and evolve the creative vision for the team, ensuring consistent brand alignment and high-quality output across print, digital, video, and experiential formats.
  • Lead by example—balancing strategic oversight with hands-on support for key creative deliverables.
  • Maintain a high bar for visual storytelling, clarity, and innovation in all materials produced.
• Team Management & Development
  
  • Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team of designers, writers, and project managers.
  • Foster a collaborative, solution-oriented team culture that embraces ideation, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
  • Support professional growth through feedback, coaching, and skill-building opportunities.
• Strategic Collaboration
  
  • Partner with Sales, Proposal Strategy, Operations, and other creative leaders to translate business goals into impactful creative outputs.
  • Serve as a creative advisor during strategy sessions, kickoffs, and key client pursuits.
  • Align internal stakeholders around creative direction, timelines, and expectations.
• Project Oversight & Execution
  
  • Oversee the production of sales proposals, presentations, digital assets, and multimedia deliverables from concept through final delivery.
  • Prioritize projects and allocate resources based on business value, complexity, and deadlines.
  • Review and approve high-impact creative content, ensuring visual excellence and narrative cohesion.
• Innovation & Process Optimization
  
  • Stay current on industry trends, platforms, and tools – particularly in AI - to introduce new creative techniques and formats.
  • Champion process improvements across workflow, approvals, and asset management to enhance efficiency and output quality.
  • Promote consistency in file organization, naming conventions, and brand asset usage across the team.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience leading a creative team in a deadline-driven, collaborative environment.
• Proven success managing high-visibility creative projects across media (print, digital, presentation, video).
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft PowerPoint; familiarity with collaboration tools such as Teams and Smartsheet.
• Strong understanding of branding, visual communication, and proposal/sales content strategy.

Apply to Compass Group today!

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, 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.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• 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)

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, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID: 1469763

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