Marketing Manager

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The San Francisco office is looking for a part-time temporary (July - March) Marketing Manager to work remotely.

Working with us, you will:

• Manage the office marketing team including staff development, mentorship, hiring, training and managing workload; set priorities and schedules based on the needs of office and studio leadership, the business development team and in support of corporate initiatives.
• Oversee the sales process including tracking of prospects, pursuit decisions and proposal/interview strategy.
• Lead the quality control process of marketing and communications activities for the local office.
• Collaborate with office leadership and corporate marketing to develop and execute specific communications initiatives to raise visibility of the firm, practices, and position key staff as design and knowledge leaders.
• Manage the award submittal process for the local office including award tracking and submissions.
• Develop systems to extract, categorize and retrieve information related to consultants, personnel, projects, prior proposals, boilerplate, visuals, mailing lists, and promotional items.
• Conduct marketing and communications-related workshops/training for the principals and technical staff.
• Collaborate with office leadership to develop annual marketing budget, monitors resources to ensure consistency with budget and plan. Analyze costs/benefits for marketing techniques and continuously improves effectiveness of activities.
• Accountable for the development and maintenance of accurate and complete office-generated marketing data in the firm marketing information systems, including Deltek Vision, Marketing Drive and the Marketing SharePoint site.
• Direct and assist in research of markets and clients, sharing relevant information with other offices and practices.

An ideal candidate has:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field required.
• Minimum of 7 years of work experience in the A/E/C industry required.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of management experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and InDesign required.
• Knowledge of Deltek Vision and OpenAsset preferred.
• CPSM certification preferred.
• The ability to successfully mentor staff in a manner that supports continuous learning, team collaboration and career development.
• Excellent time and project management skills, passion for details and ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy.
• The ability to think creatively and strategically.
• Strong technical, graphic, and presentation skills.

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $50.00 to $58.65 per hour. You are eligible to receive overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a work week and a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role, please create a profile and apply!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@smithgroup.com.