Marketing Lead

About the role

We are seeking a full-time Marketing Lead to work as part of a national marketing team but primarily support our Kansas City and Lawrence studios. This position will sit in our Kansas City office.

Responsibilities

• Writing and producing proposals and other marketing materials
• Collecting, organizing, and maintaining project, client, and pursuit information
• Leading strategy sessions with principals and project teams to develop themes, narrative content, and production logistics for proposals and qualification packages
• Developing print and digital collateral
• Collaborating with consultants to support information needs
• Supporting interview preparation
• Assisting the communications team with professional photography and awards submissions
• Maintaining business development tracking tools, including CRM data, pursuit updates, relationship information, and related analytics
• Developing project sheets, staff resumes, firm profiles, brochures, presentations, and other materials that support positioning and pursuit strategy

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in the AEC industry
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in journalism, communications, or liberal arts
• InDesign proficiency; skills should be confident, creative, and quick
• Strong technical writing and editing skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, prioritize tasks, and work with architectural staff to collect essential project details and stories
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• An eye for editorial detail and graphic consistency across materials; an interest in design and design issues
• Confident and respectful communication skills; happy to work with various people and personalities; a friendly, collaborative demeanor

Qualifications

• Adeptness in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with OpenAsset, Deltek Vantagepoint, CRM data entry, and pursuit tracking
• Creative and efficient graphic design skills
• Experience with Business Development coordination, tracking, and research (a plus)