Strategic Marketing Lead

WHO WE ARE:

Teague is an independent design consultancy that combines technology expertise with a deep understanding of human behavior to design what’s next for companies in automotive, commercial aviation, smart cities and infrastructure, advanced mobility, technology, space, and defense. On any given day, you might be prototyping a new space station, designing cutting-edge technology, or traveling around the world conducting research. We are approaching our one-hundred-year anniversary and are proudly employee-owned. Our culture fosters collaboration, accountability, and stability—because when we succeed, we all win. Come be a part of something bigger than just a job—build your career with an employee-owned company that invests in you!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Strategic Marketing Lead is a full-time, 4-month temporary position responsible for designing, piloting, and documenting a marketing operating framework that the internal marketing team can own following the engagement. Candidates must be willing to work West Coast hours to ensure strong partnership with stakeholders. Working closely with the Senior Director of Marketing, Business Development, executive leadership, and subject matter experts, you will organize Teague's expertise, case studies, thought leadership, strategic priorities, and business development needs into a clear, repeatable marketing system. This is not a traditional demand generation or campaign management role. Success will be measured by your ability to create clarity, establish repeatable processes, develop strategic marketing assets, and leave behind a framework that supports long-term growth. Travel Expectations Occasional domestic and international travel to support client and/or vendor projects or meetings.

WHO YOU ARE:

You’re a master builder with a designer’s eye - equal parts craftsman and creative problem-solver. You thrive in hands-on environments where ideas move fast and precision matters. Whether you’re interpreting CAD drawings or bringing a napkin sketch to life, you have the technical skills and intuitive judgment to build with excellence. You're fluent in working with materials like wood, metal, foam, and composites, and you understand how to pivot seamlessly between prototypes and polished presentations. Collaboration energizes you—you enjoy working alongside designers, engineers, and clients to troubleshoot, refine, and execute builds that push boundaries.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

OWNING:

Marketing Strategy & Planning Assess Teague's current marketing, content, and business development efforts. Develop a repeatable marketing operating framework that connects service offerings, strategic themes, proof points, buyer needs, business development priorities, and marketing activities. Build an annual marketing planning framework that aligns marketing investments with business objectives. Create practical decision-making frameworks that help prioritize marketing initiatives and investments.

THINKING:

Content Strategy & Thought Leadership Identify content opportunities and gaps across Teague's service offerings and strategic growth priorities. Develop a content architecture that connects thought leadership, case studies, proof points, and business development needs. Transform existing project work and expertise into reusable marketing assets. Create executive briefings, insight articles, account-focused materials, and other strategic marketing content.

DOING:

Business Development Enablement Design practical approaches for distributing marketing assets throughout long-cycle, relationship-driven business development efforts. Develop playbooks for executive engagement, event follow-up, strategic account support, and thought leadership distribution. Pilot account engagement approaches with the Business Development team and refine recommendations based on results. Capability Building Facilitate workshops and interviews with leadership, subject matter experts, and Business Development. Develop templates, governance, and documentation that support ongoing execution. Train the internal marketing team on the operating framework and supporting tools. Present recommendations and progress to executive leadership throughout the engagement.

SUCCESS INDICATORS:

By the end of the engagement, Teague will have: A documented marketing operating framework. A visual marketing architecture connecting service offerings, strategic themes, proof points, target accounts, marketing activities, and business development. A 12-month marketing operating plan. A content architecture and editorial roadmap. Business development engagement and distribution playbooks. A pilot library of reusable marketing assets. Templates, documentation, and training materials that enable the internal marketing team to own and evolve the framework.

WHAT YOU BRING:

10+ years of experience in strategic B2B marketing, professional services marketing, consulting, or marketing leadership. Demonstrated experience building marketing operating models, strategic planning frameworks, content architectures, or business development enablement programs. Experience supporting relationship-driven business development within consulting, engineering, architecture, design, aerospace, defense, industrial, or similarly complex B2B organizations strongly preferred. Exceptional interviewing, facilitation, writing, and storytelling skills. Strong systems-thinking, organizational, and strategic planning capabilities. Ability to translate complex technical expertise into compelling business narratives. Experience working with HubSpot or comparable CRM platforms. Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS

Portfolio and writing samples are required. The salary range for this job in most US geographic locations is $53.00 - $58.00. We are also open to 1099 candidates.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE:

Creative Environment – Work with a talented and passionate team. Growth-Oriented – We support professional development and skill-building. Collaborative Culture – We value diverse perspectives and ideas. Impactful Work – Shape the future of design and create meaningful experiences. A Team That Cares – We believe great work comes from happy, inspired people.

OUR COMMITMENT:

At Teague, we believe that diversity fuels creativity, equity drives opportunity, inclusion fosters belonging, and accessibility makes innovation truly universal. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone, regardless of background, identity, or lived experience, feels valued, heard, and empowered. We actively: Educate – Continuously learn and grow through focused training and resources. Celebrate – Honor diverse voices, perspectives, and contributions. Take Action – Prioritize inclusivity in our work, approach to hiring, and team culture. We are stronger together, and we welcome candidates who share our passion for designing a more inclusive and equitable future.

WHY JOIN US?

At Teague, we believe in fostering an environment where everyone thrives. Here's what makes us unique: We create new ways of working to drive innovation and adaptability. We trust one another, empowering collaboration and autonomy. We never stand still, embracing growth and continuous learning. We champion new ideas and perspectives, valuing creativity and fresh thinking. We celebrate our differences and foster an inclusive culture of belonging. We engage across diverse projects that challenge and inspire. We encourage work/life integration, promoting balance and well-being.

WHAT WE OFFER:

At Teague, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We search the globe to find and attract top talent from diverse backgrounds and value unique perspectives and experiences. Join an Employee-Owned Company! We are employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), meaning our people share in the long-term success of the business. Our ESOP fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, and long-term stability because when we succeed, we all win together. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that rewards you based on performance and recognition for the value you bring to Teague. Individual salaries within this range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. In addition, our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes employer provided Short & Long-Term Disability and Life/AD&D insurance, alongside competitive dental and medical plans with a Health Savings Account option, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401k, and Parental Leave. We also offer voluntary benefits for vision, additional life, additional AD&D, accident & injury, critical illness, identity theft protections, legal and long-term care. Additionally, employees enjoy discounts on pet insurance and access to HealthCare Bluebook. As part of our comprehensive benefits package, full-time employees start by accruing 4 weeks of paid time off a year (prorated for part-time hires) and 10 paid holidays throughout the fiscal year. On-Call or Temporary employees accrue 1hr of PTO for every 30hrs worked. Full-time intern benefits start the first month following 60 days of hire and are not eligible to participate in Teague's 401k plan. We are a Washington State based company. All employees must reside in the state of Washington (unless otherwise noted for specific roles) and be able to access one of our studio locations in the greater Seattle area. Teague is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Be vested in the results, treat Teague as if it was your own company.