Marketing & Graphics Specialist

Studio-MLA seeks a Marketing & Graphics Specialist with a 5+ years of professional experience to join our team in our Los Angeles office. As a key member of our marketing and new business team, the Marketing & Graphics Specialist collaborates closely with the Business Development Director, Principals, Project Managers, and President. In this fast-paced, deadline-driven role, you will work with firm leadership to create proposal materials and marketing collateral, coordinate the firm's social media presence, assist in various writing and graphic design responsibilities, and support Studio-MLA's overall communications goals. Our ideal candidate is engaged, positive, highly organized, detail-oriented, graphically and visually skilled, adaptable, and eager to learn and teach.Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Competitive RFP ProcessCreate proposals, qualifications packages, and presentationsMonitor and review RFP activity across various sourcesMaintain CRM software with proposal and project dataAssist in tracking success metrics (shortlist rate, win rate, etc.) using CRM database reportingAttend pre-proposal meetings and site walksParticipate in Proposals / GoNoGo meetings (weekly)Keep project sheets, resumes, and bios current for proposals and websiteMarketing, Graphics, and CommunicationsImplement Marketing & Communications strategy directed by othersDesign booklets, boards, business cards, and other marketing collateral using renderings and graphics produced by othersHelp lead Marketing/Promo meeting (bi-weekly)Update the firm's website with current content, including home page, project pages, people page, news page, etc.Assist in writing news page content, social media posts, and other communicationsAssist in the preparation of firm awards submissionsCoordinate the firm's social media, newsletter, and eblasts with senior staffProvide public relations efforts as neededSupport in-office networking events in collaboration with the administrative teamUpdate and maintain consistency of the studio brand templates across letterhead, business cards, and templates for presentations, project sheets, resumes, and proposalsBusiness Development SupportCollaborate with Executive Assistant to maintain BD/Promo calendarResearch for business developmentAttendance at business development/networking events and conferences (occasional evening and weekend hours)Develop and maintain relationships with marketing professionals and subconsultantsRequired skills for a successful candidate:Minimum BA/BS degree.Minimum 5+ years experience in Marketing, Communications, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, or a related field (Experience as a Landscape Architect/Designer is highly desirable)Advanced expertise in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator/Canva, and MS Office SuiteProficiency in graphic design and layout, with a strong visual aestheticA growing understanding of the landscape architecture profession and industry knowledge by following A/E/C design news, trends, and trade publicationsExcellent creative and technical writing skills, along with editing/proofreading capabilitiesOrganized and self-motivated, with strong proposal process experience and a passion for resultsAbility to follow quality control standards easily and identify errors in own workAbility to work under tight deadlines, coordinating and executing several efforts simultaneouslyExperience with CRM database managementEnthusiasm for participating in business development events (occasional evening and weekend hours)Hybrid work environment, requiring employees to be in the studio 4 days each week.Benefits include:Employer paid employee Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & Accidental InsurancePTO includes vacation, company holidays, bonus days, and sick and other leave time401K Safe Harbor Plan, Dependent Care, and 529 College Savings Plan, FSA PlanProfessional Development and Professional Memberships supportSalary Range: $80,000 - $95,000/year commensurate with experienceAbout the Firm:Studio-MLA is a 45-person design studio across two offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco. We integrate landscape architecture, urban design, and planning to create places that inspire human connection, unite communities, and restore environmental balance. "Advocacy by design" is a foundation of our practice - a powerful tool to catalyze ecological and social change with inclusivity and authenticity.Studio Culture:Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.We are a woman-owned, minority-owned practice with a deep commitment to recruiting and retaining an outstanding and diverse team. The studio is a welcoming, collaborative, hands-on space where each of us is encouraged to create, investigate, and explore. Studio-MLA's Los Angeles headquarters is a beautiful space in Boyle Heights with ample sunlight, access to an outdoor environment, in-studio events, and team outings. The firm has a hybrid work environment and requires employees to be in the studio multiple days each week.To Apply:Please email your cover letter, resume, and work samples to jobs@#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-11-06