About the Role
SWA, an internationally renowned landscape architecture, planning and urban design firm, is seeking a full-time Marketing Manager for its Downtown Los Angeles studio. Our diverse portfolio encompasses various scales, geographies and client types. A candidate’s ability to capture the entrepreneurial spirit of SWA will determine their success.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and complete all sections of the RFPs and RFQs, including writing the key sections, team composition, schedule and fees, under the guidance of the Principals.
- Prepare and complete other marketing collateral, meet deadlines for all submittals and work under the guidance of the Principals.
- Prepare interviews decks, project tear sheets, resumes, and bios.
- Assist in maintaining the firmwide CRM software.
- Manage and deliver award submissions, responsible for the writing with input by team members.
- Manage and deliver speaker panels and presentations for major national conferences, responsible for the writing with input by team members.
- Coordinate with the Firmwide Marketing & Communications team including support of social media efforts.
- Assist principals on media/publications, professional appearances, and outreach initiatives.
- Develop and maintain relationships with consultants and strategic partners to assist in creating the most strategically positioned and technically competent team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, plus documented professional experience.
- Minimum 5-7+ years of experience with marketing tasks in A/E/Landscape/Planning industry environment.
- Demonstrated graphic design/desktop publishing skills.
- Ability to write in a landscape architectural/planning capacity; Strong oral and visual communication skills.
- Ability to successfully manage multiple pursuits at any given time.
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail (including spelling and grammar).
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
- Local candidates preferred.
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong decision-making ability
- Attention to detail
- Extensive knowledge of the landscape architecture/planning industry
- Innate curiosity to find answers through research
- Strong graphic/communication skills
- Experience preparing RFQ/RFP responses using desktop publishing software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, etc.)
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
Location
- Downtown Los Angeles
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5-7+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's or Master's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $80,000 - $120,000
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package including health, dental, life, long-term disability, 401K, profit sharing, ESOP, performance-based bonus.
- 100% employee owned company
About the Company
- SWA is an internationally renowned landscape architecture, planning and urban design firm.
- Our diverse portfolio encompasses various scales, geographies and client types.
- A candidate’s ability to capture the entrepreneurial spirit of SWA will determine their success.
- SWA is a 100% employee owned company.
