Bids & Marketing Coordinator

Place Careers; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural design firm in East London is looking for a motivated Bids and Marketing Coordinator. You will shape compelling bids, create engaging visuals, and support marketing activities. Ideal candidates have a degree in Architecture or Urban Design, strong writing, and design skills, and must be proficient in tools like InDesign and Photoshop. This role offers a collaborative environment where creativity and organization are key to success.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the project lifecycle and RIBA work stages.
• Comfortable managing multiple deadlines.
• Confident communicator who works well in teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and contribute to bid submissions and supporting materials.
• Create high-quality graphics and design-led collateral.
• Assist with marketing campaigns and social media.
• Help organise internal and external events.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Visual communication

Organizational skills

Experience with InDesign

Experience with Photoshop

Experience with Illustrator

Social media experience

Education

Degree in Architecture or Urban Design

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

MS Office

WordPress

Mailchimp

Revit

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has opened for a motivated and design-focused Bids and Marketing Coordinator to join an award‑winning architectural and urban design practice with a collaborative and inclusive studio culture. With a background in architecture or urban design, you’ll bring your industry knowledge into a creative, varied role spanning bids, graphics, and marketing.

You’ll work closely with senior staff and project teams to shape compelling submissions, produce engaging visual content, and support a wide range of communications and marketing activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and contribute to bid submissions, written content, and supporting materials.
• Create high‑quality graphics, diagrams, imagery, and design‑led collateral for digital and print use.
• Support brochures, portfolios, presentations, feasibility studies, and project sheets.
• Assist with marketing campaigns, social media, website updates, newsletters, and awards submissions.
• Help organise internal and external events and contribute to studio communications.
• Maintain accurate bid records and carry out ad‑hoc photography and image editing.

About you

• Degree or equivalent experience in Architecture or Urban Design, with an understanding of the project lifecycle and RIBA work stages.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to adapt tone and messaging.
• Confident visual communicator with an appreciation for architectural imagery.
• Skilled in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and proficient in MS Office.
• Highly organised, detail‑focused, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines.
• Experience with social media or e‑communications; knowledge of WordPress, Mailchimp, video editing, or Revit is a plus.
• A confident communicator who works well both independently and in teams.

If this sounds like the right next move for you, we look forward to your application. Please send your CV and a PDF portfolio featuring 3–4 examples of your work.

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