Description

The primary responsibility of a Marketing Coordinator at SWT Design is to assist the firm in telling the most compelling story possible to current / potential clients and employees. As a unique integrated design firm in the Midwest, maintaining diversity in its portfolio and service offerings has been indicative of success for SWT Design. The successful candidate will work directly with the firm’s Managing Partners to lead and implement its marketing processes for all studios (St. Louis, MO and Kansas City, MO).

The ideal candidate will demonstrate independent judgment, strong attention to detail, and project management skills. They will possess a solid understanding of the strategies and techniques used to attract/retain customers within a design firm setting. This position requires excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, an ability to conceptualize and create graphics to convey ideas and information, an ability to communicate effectively with a high level of professionalism, and exemplary teamwork skills.

General Responsibilities
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and lead the development efforts for all stages of project pursuits, including qualifications/proposal packages, and presentations.

• Lead proposal production process including proofreading, editing for grammar, spelling, comprehension, consistency, and assembling and delivering final documents.

• Maintenance and management of marketing information and systems, including, but not limited to, marketing collateral and templates, marketing content (i.e. project descriptions, resumes, and text library), CRM database data gathering and input, digital asset library (project descriptions, resumes, and other collateral materials), conduct marketing research and opportunity searching, lead the development and submission of awards entries.

• In collaboration with the Business Development Team, manage the firm’s editorial calendar. Conceptualize, write, and manage the development of white papers, blogs, E-Blasts and marketing campaigns, newsletters and social media posts.

• Update content on external and internal websites.

• Conceptualize, design, and develop graphic ads and other marketing assets as needed.

• Incorporate SWT Design’s companywide branding into all materials.

• Translate Firm vision into data-driven marketing and brand strategy.

• Coordination of companywide photography

• Quarterly reporting of marketing efforts and impacts

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree, preferably with course work in graphic design, marketing, and/or communications with 2+ years' experience in a similar role in a professional services firm desired.

• Highly organized and attentive to detail.

• Highly skilled in graphic design / graphic presentation.

• Social Media experience posting to platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Hootsuite preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Self-motivated, collaborative, action-oriented individual with a dependable disposition and a willingness to be a team player.

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work independently as well as in team environments, often under deadline situations.

Software Proficiency

• Strong Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator required.

• Knowledge in web graphics and multimedia technologies.

• Knowledge of email marketing tools such as MailChimp a plus.

• Comfort/Familiarity with various social media platforms and management tools.

• Familiarity with CRM and/or project management software (ie, Deltek Vanagepoint, or similar) desired.

Benefits

SWT Design offers full benefits including health, dental, short-term disability, parental leave, and 401k. Personal Time Off (PTO) and Professional Development Stipends are available to all full-time employees (vary based on experience/qualifications).

Apply for the Position

Please send cover letter, salary requirements, and resume to careers@swtdesign.com, as well as referencing the position for which you are applying. No agencies or calls please.

SWT Design, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, disability (mental and physical), military and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Regardless of current position openings, we encourage all interested professionals and student interns to submit your resume and letter of interest to careers@swtdesign.com for consideration. We are a passionate team of landscape architects, planners, engineers, and other talented individuals. SWT is the reason many of us settled in the Midwest. Our culture and the promise of career-defining projects are a huge pull. On day one at SWT, you become family.

Our team members have a voice and the chance to work on incredible projects. They value autonomy, flexibility, and purpose. Joining SWT offers broad experience rather than siloed specialization. Outside of work, we’re a close-knit team that knows how to have fun. There’s no isolation here.

Our Promise

We aim to make every teammate feel at ease. To embrace every background, race, religion, and personality. We’ll make sure you’re always growing and never bored. Whether you’ve worked in the field for days or decades, your projects will see the light of day. Your contributions will be praised. We’ll ask for your opinion and personal perspective.