Business Development Coordinator

SDK Design Group; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SDK Design Group in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to shape how our projects are presented across architecture, branding, and visualization. You will translate design concepts into compelling client-ready materials and coordinate with teams to pursue opportunities.

The ideal candidate has a keen eye for color and materials, strong communication, and experience in marketing or business development within design or real estate markets.

Qualifications

• Degree and relevant experience in design/architecture environment.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Experience with branding and client-facing materials is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support business development efforts to identify and pursue new project opportunities
• Assist with client outreach, follow-up, and relationship management
• Coordinate materials and presentations for client meetings, interviews, and new business opportunities
• Maintain and update client, developer, builder, and industry contact databases
• Track prospective projects, leads, proposals, and ongoing business development activities
• Research potential clients, markets, communities, and development opportunities
• Coordinate follow-up efforts with current and prospective clients
• Support leadership with business development initiatives, meetings, and outreach
• Attend industry events, conferences, networking functions, and client events as needed
• Plan and coordinate client, networking, and company events
• Maintain business development calendars, proposal deadlines, and pursuit schedules
• Track leads, client meetings, opportunities, and follow-up items
• Assist with market research and competitive analysis
• Coordinate internal meetings related to business development opportunities and pursuits
• Support leadership in developing targeted client outreach and relationship building efforts
• Identify relevant industry organizations, conferences, sponsorships, and networking opportunities
• Contribute to presentations and visual storytelling that help communicate the firm's capabilities and win new work
• Coordinate proposal submissions, qualifications packages, and marketing outreach
• Develop and update business development presentations, brochures, and marketing packages
• Assist in assembling client-facing proposals and presentation materials
• Maintain organized libraries of photography, presentations, project information, and marketing assets
• Coordinate with architectural and design teams to gather project information, imagery, and supporting materials
• Ensure consistency in branding, typography, messaging, and overall visual identity
• Coordinate local and national award submissions
• Assist with project photography coordination and organization of completed project imagery
• Manage and coordinate company social media content and scheduling
• Coordinate website updates with internal teams and outside vendors
• Work with client marketing teams to coordinate project photography, launches, and promotional materials
• Assist in creating digital and print content for project announcements, company news, and industry recognition
• Maintain organized libraries of photography, presentations, project information, and marketing assets

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Project management

Attention to detail

Presentation skills

Industry knowledge

Education

Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Design, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Canva

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

SDK Design Group is an award-winning architecture, planning, interiors, and landscape design firm with offices in Costa Mesa, CA, Scottsdale, AZ, Austin, TX. and Washington, DC. We emphasize collaboration and value every voice in the creative process, fostering a team-oriented environment where innovation thrives. Known for our sophisticated and distinctive design approach, we craft unique solutions tailored to each client. Our work spans a diverse range of markets, blending tradition with modern creativity to deliver coherent and captivating designs. Committed to excellence, we aim to provide memorable client experiences through originality and determination.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Business Development Coordinator supports the studio’s design vision through the creation of compelling marketing materials and thoughtful color and material design selections. This role sits at the intersection of architecture, branding, and visualization contributing to how our projects are presented, perceived, and brought to market. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for design, color, and materials, along with the ability to translate architectural concepts into polished, client-ready visuals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development & Client Relations

• Support business development efforts to identify and pursue new project opportunities
• Assist with client outreach, follow-up, and relationship management
• Coordinate materials and presentations for client meetings, interviews, and new business opportunities
• Maintain and update client, developer, builder, and industry contact databases
• Track prospective projects, leads, proposals, and ongoing business development activities
• Research potential clients, markets, communities, and development opportunities
• Coordinate follow-up efforts with current and prospective clients
• Support firm leadership with business development initiatives, meetings, and outreach
• Attend industry events, conferences, networking functions, and client events as needed
• Plan and coordinate client, networking, and company events
• Maintain business development calendars, proposal deadlines, and pursuit schedules
• Track leads, client meetings, opportunities, and follow-up items
• Assist with market research and competitive analysis
• Coordinate internal meetings related to business development opportunities and pursuits
• Support leadership in developing targeted client outreach and relationship building efforts
• Identify relevant industry organizations, conferences, sponsorships, and networking opportunities
• Contribute to presentations and visual storytelling that help communicate the firm's capabilities and win new work
• Coordinate proposal submissions, qualifications packages, and marketing outreach
• Develop and update business development presentations, brochures, and marketing packages
• Assist in assembling client-facing proposals and presentation materials
• Maintain project sheets, staff resumes, firm qualifications, and marketing collateral
• Coordinate with architectural and design teams to gather project information, imagery, and supporting materials
• Ensure consistency in branding, typography, messaging, and overall visual identity
• Coordinate local and national award submissions
• Assist with project photography coordination and organization of completed project imagery
• Manage and coordinate company social media content and scheduling
• Coordinate website updates with internal teams and outside vendors
• Work with client marketing teams to coordinate project photography, launches, and promotional materials
• Assist in creating digital and print content for project announcements, company news, and industry recognition
• Maintain organized libraries of photography, presentations, project information, and marketing assets

Qualifications

• Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Design, Architecture, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in an architectural, design, homebuilding, real estate, development, or professional services environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional and confident when communicating with clients and industry partners
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and presentation software Canva
• Experience with CRM systems, proposal coordination, or business development tracking is preferred
• Strong presentation and visual communication skills
• Knowledge of the architecture, homebuilding, and real estate development industries is a plus
• Expected salary range for this position is $30–$38 per hour, based on experience