DIRECTOR OF CREATIVE STRATEGY - K12 DINING

Job Description

Job Description

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As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

great people. great services. great results.

Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

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.

Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team of designers, writers, and project managers.

Partner with Sales, Proposal Strategy, Operations, and other creative leaders to translate business goals into impactful creative outputs.

Oversee the production of sales proposals, presentations, digital assets, and multimedia deliverables from concept through final delivery.

Stay current on industry trends, platforms, and tools – particularly in AI -  to introduce new creative techniques and formats.

Qualifications :

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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.

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

Compass Corporate

MIRANDA CARTERET

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