Marketing Coordinator

Gensler; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities

Health benefits

Wellness programs

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gensler in Chicago seeks a Marketing Coordinator to support our B2B business development by writing, designing, and producing proposals, presentations, and collateral that tell compelling stories and win projects.

Under the marketing leadership, you will manage multiple deadlines, coordinate with senior staff, and develop materials that reflect the firm’s brand standards while advancing client engagement.

Job description

General Information

Posting Date: 07-22-2026

Time Type: Full-Time

Job ID: 8585

Areas of Expertise: Marketing

Job Category: Marketing, Communications, Public Relations

Locations

Chicago, IL, US

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We're not just designers. We're tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve the world's most challenging problems, like designing a more resilient, inclusive, and equitable future for our communities and cities.

Your Role

This team member is a key creator of materials that support Gensler's B2B business development efforts. With the support of the marketing team, this position will work under the direction of senior staff and marketing leadership to write, design, and produce proposals, presentations, and other collateral used to help the firm tell great stories and win new projects. This role will gain a strong understanding of the Gensler portfolio, precedent materials, and project requirements to develop an informed approach to managing and creating brand-aligned marketing content.

What You Will Do

The Marketing Coordinator plays a critical role within the marketing team, combining strong project management with compelling content development. This position supports business development, pursuits, and reputation-building initiatives by delivering accurate, high-quality marketing materials and ensuring seamless coordination across multiple deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Principals, senior staff, and the marketing team to develop proposals, presentations, and pursuit materials-researching, writing, designing, and producing content in alignment with Gensler brand standards.


• Manage the scheduling, production, and delivery of marketing materials to ensure timely and accurate completion.


• Actively participate in pursuit strategy and planning sessions, contributing ideas and insights to strengthen messaging and positioning.


• Develop and refine new marketing materials to support business development and client engagement efforts.


• Coordinate multiple marketing initiatives simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail and meeting fast-paced deadlines.


• Build a strong understanding of Gensler's portfolio, practice areas, and firmwide capabilities to effectively communicate the firm's value.


• Maintain marketing resources and information systems, including updating project documentation, resumes, and marketing collateral, and coordinating materials as needed.


• Support additional marketing initiatives and responsibilities as assigned.

Your Qualifications

• 2-5 years of professional experience; experience in the AEC industry preferred, but not required.


• Bachelor's degree, preferably in marketing or communications.


• Proficiencies in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) are a must.


• Proficiencies in the broader suite of Adobe Creative Cloud is a plus.


• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills.


• Self-motivator with strong organizational and intra-personal skills, and a great collaborator.


• Experience working directly with senior staff on business-critical projects with minimal supervision.


• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and diverse project teams in a fast-paced work environment.


• The ability to maintain and foster positive team and co-worker relationships.

*For consideration, you must submit a portfolio and your resume in PDF format.

*The base salary will be estimated between $60,000-75,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler.

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to \"Well-being Awareness Week,\" our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinity Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state and local law.

Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law.

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