Temporary Marketing Specialist

Gensler; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Gensler in Seattle seeks a Marketing Specialist to support pursuit materials and client development. You will lead production, write and design proposals, and ensure materials align with brand standards across studios.

The role requires strong communication, storytelling, and project coordination skills to help win work. You'll collaborate with senior marketing and technical staff, manage Salesforce entries, and develop bios, case stories, and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative and impactful graphic design skills and strong presentations.
• Mastery of InDesign is a must.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead production for pursuit deliverables in assigned studios/practice areas from lead→win/loss.
• Coordinate BD activity: manage incoming leads, follow‑up, and status updates; maintain CRM/Salesforce entries.
• Build schedule/workplans; assign tasks; drive deadlines across marketing and technical contributors.
• Write, design, and produce proposals, presentations, and tailored collateral to brand standards.
• Develop project narratives, leadership bios, case stories, and qualifications packages.
• Maintain current resumes, case libraries, and sector capability materials.
• Complete, on‑brand proposal packages and interview decks.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Graphic design

Presentations

Project coordination

InDesign

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

InDesign

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marketing, Communications, Public Relations

Locations

Seattle, WA, US

Description

Your Role

A specialist will assist in the tracking of new business using CRM tools. They will develop materials/content for projects and people within their practice area and/or studio.

The marketing specialist leads the production efforts for all pursuit deliverables within their assigned studios and/or practice areas. A marketing specialist works under the direction of senior marketing and technical staff to write, design, and produce proposals, presentations, and other material used to help the firm win work.

What You Will Do

• Lead production for pursuit deliverables in assigned studios/practice areas from lead→win/loss.
• Coordinate BD activity: manage incoming leads, follow‑up, and status updates; maintain CRM/Salesforce entries.
• Build schedule/workplans; assign tasks; drive deadlines across marketing and technical contributors.
• Write, design, and produce proposals, presentations, and tailored collateral to brand standards.
• Develop project narratives, leadership bios, case stories, and qualifications packages.
• Maintain current resumes, case libraries, and sector capability materials.
• Open promo numbers and develop pursuit plans.
• Maintain Salesforce opportunities.
• Ensure proper close‑out and archiving post‑pursuit.
• Track industry trends, competitors, and partners; surface angles and differentiators.
• Support material creation for BD activities and interviews.
• Complete, on‑brand proposal packages and interview decks.
• Workplans, production schedules, and assignment matrices.
• Project narratives, case stories, resumes, and bios.
• Qualification packets and sector one‑pagers.

Your Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in a marketing position with a design or professional services firm
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Business, Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Communications, or Marketing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Creative and impactful graphic design skills, including creating effective presentations and marketing collateral
• Strong organizational skills to coordinate and manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to work with diverse project teams and in a fast-paced work environment
• Mastery of InDesign is a must
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required

*The base salary range will be estimated between $50/hour - $75/hour contingent on relevant experience.

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.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affidative 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.

Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us .

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