Senior Marketing Coordinator

Chicago, IL, United States

Overview

At Corgan, a leading global architecture and interior design firm, we are passionate about great design. We are also passionate about great people, whether they’re clients, consultants, or coworkers. Corgan creates opportunities for personal and professional growth that bring out the best in ourselves and those around us by sharpening skills, leveraging technology, and encouraging communication. Our strength lies in our people, and those people consistently exceed expectations.

We understand the invaluable nature of culture and not only loving what you do, but who you do it with. We continually invest in building a firm of collaborators, in an environment where our people thrive — together. If you’re interested in joining a dynamic company of people who love where they work, we invite you to connect!

We are seeking an experienced marketing professional to lead marketing efforts primarily for the, Workplace, Aviation, and Education sectors. Comprised of excellent communicators and enthusiastic problem-solvers, our marketers are committed to internal client service, poised under the pressure of fast-paced deadlines, and have a solutions-focused, flexible attitude.

Responsibilities

Key attributes of an ideal candidate include: a proactive, solutions-oriented nature; impeccable time management skills; resourceful; a strong graphic eye for visual communications, design, and layout; has a passion for the industry; and is a team player. This position will report to the Senior Marketing Manager and work closely with other sector-focused marketers.

Responsibilities Overview:

Partners with senior studio members, leading the coordination and production of materials, primarily the response to RFQ/Ps and interview presentation development, award submissions, and other marketing material to support brand building and business development efforts.

Leads kickoff meetings with project leadership to define strategy for pursuit deliverables.

Coordinates interview presentation run-throughs with pursuit team, sharing feedback and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Effectively communicates the brand through development of custom visual and written content that demonstrates an understanding of the industry and a passion for design excellence.

Coordinates with internal team members and outside partners/consultants to understand key differentiators, identifying and collecting information needed to support marketing them.

Effectively prioritizes competing deadlines, maintaining communication with all stakeholders.

Regularly maintains and updates CRM data, SharePoint resource library content, and OpenAsset digital assets (e.g., photography, renderings, plans).

Leads the development of materials that speak to regionally specific needs.

Prioritizes team and firm culture embracing various forms of connection and engagement.

Qualifications

Required skills and experience for the position include:

3-7 years of experience in the A/E/C industry.

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, primarily InDesign, as well as PowerPoint.

Working within a strong brand, adhering to brand guidelines and established processes.

Takes a client service-driven and solutions-focused approach to verbal and written communication.

Thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment as a proactive, resourceful self-starter.

Impeccable time management skills with effective prioritization capabilities.

Has strong organizational skills in managing the coordination of large pursuit teams to gather and organize data for complex pursuits.

Excels in relationship building and collaboration, functioning as an integrated team member.

Confidence in facilitating conversations with senior studio members, comfortable offering ideas, providing feedback, and presenting work.

Effectively working with partners in-person and virtually across multiple time zones.

At Corgan, we believe social responsibility should be a holistic approach to supporting the community and environment. We commit our time and talent through service, provide financial support through giving, balance elevated design with responsible, sustainable solutions, and cultivate equity and inclusivity inside and outside our firm.

We share a deep curiosity about how we can improve lives through design. We are curious about the world we have — and the world that is emerging. This passion, drive for excellence, and abiding curiosity guide us each day in our interaction with our clients, partners, associates, and with each other. Our commitment to the highest standards of professional ethics is unwavering. Maybe that is why so many of our client relationships span decades.

From our earliest days, the Corgan philosophy of work and life balance was an important and valued part of our culture. As we’ve grown, our commitment to the well-being of our employees has only become stronger and more defined. Corgan promotes a healthy balance by removing obstacles and allowing you to focus on what you love doing, both inside and outside the office.

*Only applications received through our website will be considered. * EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

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