Marketing Manager, Communications, Seattle & New York

SMPS Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16 days paid time off

Health plan

401k match

Bonuses

Profit-sharing plans

Travel subsidy for public transport

Job summary

Olson Kundig in Seattle and New York seeks a Marketing Manager, Communications to lead the firm's communications function. You will partner with marketing leadership and external PR partners to execute a comprehensive strategy across media relations, content, digital platforms, visuals, awards, and events.

Based in either Seattle or New York, you will manage a team of Marketing Coordinators and Specialists, oversee budgets and calendars, and guide content from concept to publication while

Qualifications

• Must have: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Journalism, English, or a related field.
• Experience: 8–10 years in the AEC industry; experience managing teams and communications programs; strong writing and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Marketing Coordinators and Specialists across communications, digital, visual media, and editorial.
• Manage workflow, assign work, and balance team capacity to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Serve as a primary point of escalation for team and project-related issues.
• Manage communications planning calendar and align priorities across internal teams.
• Oversee development of press materials, media outreach, and PR partner relationships.
• Guide content creation across publications, presentations, website, and social media.
• Lead photography and video documentation efforts.
• Manage awards submissions and track results.
• Oversee execution of events, lectures, and presentations.
• Track communications budgets and reporting.
• Lead special projects such as books and exhibitions.

Skills

Team management

Storytelling

Writing

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Journalism, English, or related field

Job description

Looking for an exciting new career? Or are you ready to change it up? The SMPS Seattle Job Bank connects professional services marketers with A/E/C industry employment opportunities.

Fees to Post a Job

Current SMPS Seattle Chapter Member (and their firm): $50 per posting for 90 days. Requires member name, member number and SMPS Seattle website login information.

Non-SMPS Seattle Chapter Member: $100 per posting for 90 days.

When submitting a job post, please be sure to include a wage scale or salary range for the position, in compliance with the State of Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (RCW 49.58 ).

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Marketing Manager, Communications, Seattle & New York

Jul. 14, 2026

Olson Kundig is a design practice founded on the ideas that buildings can serve as abridge between nature, culture, and people, and that inspiring surroundings have a positive effect on people’s lives. The firm’s work can be found across the globe, with projects as wide-ranging as huts to high rises, homes - often for art collectors - to academic, cultural, and civic projects, museums and exhibition design, places of worship, creative production, urban design, and interior design. We are seeking a Marketing Manager, Communications who will lead the firm's communications function. This role partners closely with marketing leadership and external PR partners to execute a comprehensive communications strategy across media relations, content, digital platforms, visual media, awards, and events.

The selected candidate must be based in either Seattle or New York and is expected to work regularly from the office in one of those locations. Limited travel may be required. Primary Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a team of Marketing Coordinators and Specialists across communications, digital, visual media, and editorial

Manage workflow, assign work, and balance team capacity to ensure timely, high-quality delivery

Serve as a primary point of escalation for team and project-related issues

Manage communications planning calendar and align priorities across internal teams

Oversee development of press materials, media outreach, and PR partner relationships

Guide content creation across publications, presentations, website, and social media

Lead photography and video documentation efforts

Manage awards submissions and track results

Oversee execution of events, lectures, and presentations

Track communications budgets and reporting

Lead special projects such as books and exhibitions

Qualifications

Must Have:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Journalism, English, or a related field
• Experience: 8–10 years of relevant experience within the AEC industry; experience managing teams and communications programs; strong organizational, writing, and storytelling skills

Nice to Have:

• Interest in architecture, design, and the built environment
• Experience in visual storytelling, photography, or editorial content
• Experience developing team members & fostering collaboration
• Experience in creative or design environments

What You Can Expect

• A creative work environment and colleagues who are collaborative, creative, and challenging
• Opportunity to grow professionally
• Check our culture page to learn about life at Olson Kundig

Equal Opportunity & Pay Transparency

Olson Kundig is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, gender, age, religion, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations at any point in the employment process.

In compliance with Washington State's Equal Pay & Opportunities Act (RCW 49.58.110), Olson Kundig provides transparent compensation information in all job postings. For this position based in Seattle, Washington, the annual salary is between $130,000 and $155,000. Final salary decisions are made based upon the extent and relevance of the candidate's experience, as well as internal equity and external market factors.

In addition to a dynamic and creative culture, Olson Kundig provides a generous benefits package that includes

• 16 days of paid time off
• paid holidays
• a health plan
• a 401k match
• bonuses
• profit-sharing plans for qualified positions
• a monthly travel subsidy for public transportation
• and more.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must already possess long-term work authorization.