Senior Marketing Specialist

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top‑ranked culture while pioneering award‑winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future. Position Overview The Phoenix office of SmithGroup is looking for a Senior Marketing Specialist to join our team. Responsibilities Award & Photography Management Maintains an award tracking list including deadlines and submission requirements. Works with regional leadership and design leadership through the awards go/no go process to select and prioritize projects/people for award submissions. Leads award content development for the region. Works closely with the project teams to produce award narratives, graphics and layouts. Manages logistics of project and staff photography process. Implements process improvements to streamline awards and photography processes. Regional/Local Communications Coordinates with communication specialists to develop external messaging strategies and plans to support promotion of regional/office projects and people. Works with Regional Marketing Manager and communications team to develop thought leadership content for key office/region staff. Supports region/office internal communication needs. Assists in the response to industry surveys. Assists with coordinating regional events. Sales & Marketing Support Assists Regional Marketing Manager with regional strategy and growth priorities through pre‑positioning, video planning, and execution initiatives, as needed. Provides writing support on proposal and other marketing collateral responses, as needed. Develops and documents project stories for use in project sheets, qualifications and proposals. Qualifications An ideal candidate has: Minimum of seven years of related experience required. (Experience in the A/E/C industry or professional services marketing is preferred.) Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English or related field (preferred). Writing experience across multiple channels (news releases, websites, email, social media, award entries, etc.). Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and Adobe Creative Cloud applications - specifically InDesign. Experience with CRM and Digital Asset Management systems - Microsoft Dynamics and OpenAsset experience a plus. Excellent time management skills to produce and deliver project assignments under strict deadlines. Skill in effectively operating within a team environment. Benefits At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one‑on‑one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $81,000 to $89,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance‑based bonus each year. To be considered for this role, please create a profile and apply! Equal Opportunity Employer We are 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, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr