Marketing Coordinator

IA Interior Architects; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

IA Interior Architects is looking for a Marketing Coordinator to join their global corporate marketing team in Washington, DC. This role involves developing marketing collateral, coordinating efforts for promotional campaigns, and facilitating public relations activities.

The ideal candidate should have a BA in marketing or communications and 3-5 years of relevant experience in interior design or related fields. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and strong communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a marketing role within related industries.
• Familiarity with the commercial interior architecture and/or design industry.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and develop proposals for client presentations.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on promotional campaigns.
• Develop marketing resources for assigned studios.
• Facilitate public relations activities including media pitches.

Skills

Advanced verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in Adobe InDesign

Graphic design understanding

Project management skills

Excellent organizational skills

Education

BA in marketing, communications, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Job description

IA Interior Architects translates client goals, brand and culture into powerful environments built around people, processes, technologies and business drivers. Our clients in diverse markets worldwide require high-performance, visually compelling and sustainable environments to move their enterprise forward, support their culture, engage their staff, integrate technology and drive efficiencies. As architects, designers, workplace strategists and environmental specialists in the largest global architecture firm concentrating exclusively on interiors, we help clients articulate and align their business strategies and core values with the dynamic use of space.

Our team members are collaborative, creative, professional, expert and entrepreneurial. Joining our team requires skill, daring, leadership, teaming, humor and a love of interiors. We are presently searching for a Marketing Coordinator to join our global corporate marketing team. While working under direct supervision, this position is responsible for coordinating activities related to the strategic development of marketing collateral pieces and collaborating with team members on IA’s corporate marketing team on external promotional campaigns.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Work with management and project teams to develop proposals and qualifications in response to RFP’s and RFQ’s.
• Research prospects and recommend proposal strategies.
• Prepare materials for client presentations and interviews.
• Develop and maintain marketing resource materials for various assigned studios.
• Ensure that studio marketing materials are consistent with firmwide branding efforts.
• Facilitate public relations activities for various office studios, including media pitches and coordinating awards submissions.
• Collaborate with team members across the marketing team on corporate marketing projects and campaigns.
• Coordinate photoshoots for various assigned studios.
• Develop case study narratives for projects and create marketing and communications plans for promotion.
• Coordinate work of vendors and consultants.

Required Education And Work Experience

• BA in marketing, communications, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in a marketing role in interior design, construction, engineering, architecture, or related industry.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Industry Knowledge – Familiar with the commercial interior architecture and/or design industry.
• Technical Knowledge – Familiar with methods of print and electronic production and materials delivery.
• Design Knowledge – Strong eye for graphic design and understanding of layout.
• Systems Knowledge – Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign; solid understanding of style settings, master pages, tools and use of shortcuts. Proficiency in other Creative Cloud programs is a plus. Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel). Intermediate knowledge of social media applications.
• Communication Skills – Advanced verbal and written communication skills. Intermediate writing and editing skills. Skilled at the art of storytelling through written and graphic communication. Intermediate graphic communication skills. Demonstrated proofreading ability. Proven ability to work effectively with and through employees without having managerial authority.
• Other Abilities – Ability to prioritize multiple tasks despite fluctuating demands while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple, competing deadlines gracefully. Basic skills in the areas of project, vendor and budget management. Positive attitude and team player. Motivated and proactive self-starter.

Interior Architects, Inc. (IA) provides equal opportunity in all aspects of recruitment and employment to all persons without regard to their race, color, creed, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, nationality, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities.