Proposal Manager

As a Proposal Designer at Walker Partners, you will play a key role in developing visually compelling proposals, qualifications packages, presentations, and other business development materials. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will transform complex technical information into clear, engaging, and visually polished content that effectively communicates Walker Partners’ qualifications, experience, and value to clients and communities. Your primary focus will be on thoughtful page layout, compelling written content, and impactful visual storytelling through diagrams, maps, and other graphics. This is a great opportunity for a creative, highly organized, and detail-oriented marketing professional who thrives in both writing and design. This role requires a strong balance of graphic design, writing and editing, visual storytelling, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. The ideal candidate can successfully manage multiple deadlines simultaneously while collaborating with technical staff to create high-quality deliverables. Primary Responsibilities Design and produce visually compelling proposals, statement of qualifications, presentations, and other pursuit-related materials that align with Walker Partners’ brand standards. Develop thoughtful page layouts and create infographics, diagrams, maps, charts, matrices, timelines, and other visual elements that communicate complex information clearly and effectively. Maintain proposal templates, project information, resumes, qualifications, and other business development resources. Collaborate with technical staff and marketing/administrative team members to gather project information and translate technical concepts into compelling written and visual content. Assist with the proposal development process, participating in kickoff and review meetings, and preparing final deliverables. Manage multiple assignments and deadlines while performing quality control to ensure materials are accurate, polished, visually consistent, and free of grammatical or formatting errors. Write, edit, and refine proposal content, project descriptions, and other marketing materials to ensure clarity, consistency, and impact. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, marketing, communications, journalism, or related field 1-3 years of experience in proposal development, graphic design, marketing, or related role Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, as well as Microsoft Office Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail Preferred Qualifications Experience developing proposals, statements of qualifications, or other marketing materials. Experience supporting the Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC) industry Experience designing infographics, diagrams, maps, charts, and other visual storytelling elements Familiarity with RFQs, RFPs, and other competitive procurement processes About Us Walker Partners is a Texas-based and Texan-owned civil engineering and survey firm committed to strengthening the communities we call home. From cities and neighborhoods to universities and institutions, however you define community we're here to help. With five offices across Central Texas, our experienced engineering and surveying teams look beyond the bricks and boundaries to discover the right solution to help communities thrive now, and for future generations. Joining Walker Partners gives you the chance to build a career that empowers you to thrive with professional challenges, offers you a sense of belonging and purpose, and gives you the tools to create a world that is stronger and more sustainable. Key Benefits Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision options Time off: Vacation, sick leave, and holidays Professional Development: Extensive internal training program and tuition reimbursement Safe Harbor 401(k) plan Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience Walker Partners adheres to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws. However, applicants must be legally authorized to work for Walker Partners in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions. #J-18808-Ljbffr