Proposal Visualization Manager

KCI; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KCI is seeking a Proposal Design Manager to lead proposal layouts and graphics development in Columbia, SC. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in proposal management within the A/E/C industry, contributing to collaborative marketing efforts and training junior staff. Join KCI to utilize your creativity and strengthen our marketing team in a dynamic employee-owned environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Family-friendly benefits

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• 7-12 years of relevant experience in proposal design.
• Experience in the A/E/C industry required.
• Knowledge of creative software and proposal layout best practices.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage proposal layouts and presentations.
• Develop graphics and adhere to branding standards.
• Train marketing staff on proposal document creation.

Skills

Graphics Development

Proposal Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employee’s have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

Overview

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employee’s have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

The Company

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #56 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

Kci Benefits Information

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Overview

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

This job involves creating and managing proposal layouts and presentations, developing graphics, and ensuring adherence to branding standards. All candidates MUST have experience with developing proposals in the A/E/C industry.

Job Responsibilities

Develop client-focused proposal layouts and client presentations for specific marketing pursuits, as requested

• Participate as part of the proposal or presentation team, as needed, to support large efforts
• Develop graphics to support proposal and presentation efforts
• Develop client-focused qualifications packages
• Fully understand and adhere to KCI’s branding standards
  
  

Provide technical and artistic guidance and support to marketing team to encourage innovation and a competitive edge in our work output

• Train and support marketing staff on KCI template and library usage as well as general industry best practices for creating proposal documents
• Train junior marketing staff in creative software and basic proposal layout/graphics development
• Train and support graphic design staff in industry trends and best practices
• Review marketing staff’s designs to inform training needs
  
  

Develop and continually improve marketing’s standards for graphics processes, quality, delivery and organization

• Maintain standardized InDesign and Word template(s) that offer flexibility and mix-and-match use for any KCI proposal
• Maintain resume templates for Microsoft Dynamics Customer Experience (CE) Document Generator (DocGen) – Knowledge of Liquid template language a plus, but not required
  
  

Maintain content libraries

• Maintain a graphics library for pulling customizable graphics into proposals quickly and easily
• Maintain CC libraries so marketing staff can easily pull available graphics and icons into proposals
• Maintain a standardized graphics file storage system that is accessible and easy to use for all marketing staff
• Provide quarterly updates to the graphics page on the corporate intranet site
• Manage the “ticketing system” that marketing staff uses to request graphics support (uses Microsoft Forms and Planner)
  
  

Collaborate with marketing staff at all levels, Corporate Communications, and firm-wide design teams (Technical Design, CorpCom, Planning Artists) to support the collaborative use of technical graphics in proposals and presentations

Collaborate with technical staff in order to understand KCI’s services and clients, and to best serve our internal clients.

Maintain expertise in software and technical skills to be a department-wide leader in page layout and visual communication

• Regularly participate in training sessions through LinkedIn Learning, YouTube, etc.
• Participate in industry organizations and network with peers at other AEC firms to keep up with industry trends
• Stay abreast of Adobe software or other graphics software developments and updates
  
  

Use Microsoft Dynamics Customer Experience (CE) to incorporate data into visual storytelling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 7 - 12 years relevant experience.
• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

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