Brand Marketing Specialist

Marketing & Brand Specialist Batavia, IL (On-site) $65,000 - $75,000 Annually Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Health/Vision/Dental/401K w/Match/Generous PTO Position Overview Our growing interior design firm is seeking a highly organized, creative, and proactive Marketing & Brand Specialist to oversee the day-to-day execution of our marketing initiatives. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys balancing creativity with project management and takes pride in seeing projects through from concept to completion. Working closely with leadership, you will be responsible for coordinating marketing efforts that strengthen our brand, showcase our portfolio, support business development, and enhance the overall client experience. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact while helping shape the future of our marketing function as the company continues to grow. We're looking for someone who is naturally curious, highly accountable, and enjoys building something rather than simply maintaining it. The ideal candidate is organized, creative, and comfortable taking ownership of projects while understanding the bigger picture behind each marketing initiative. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to grow with a company, make the role their own, and eventually help expand the marketing function as the business continues to evolve. Duties & Responsibilities * Coordinate and execute a wide variety of marketing initiatives from concept through completion while ensuring deadlines and project timelines are met. * Create, update, and manage marketing collateral including brochures, presentations, project portfolios, digital lookbooks, signage, advertisements, and other promotional materials. * Maintain a consistent brand identity across all marketing channels, client communications, and printed materials. * Plan, create, schedule, and manage content across social media platforms while monitoring engagement and identifying opportunities to increase brand awareness. * Assist with email marketing campaigns, newsletters, client communications, and CRM database management. * Update website content, completed project galleries, team biographies, and other digital assets as needed. * Coordinate with photographers, videographers, printers, web developers, and other outside vendors to ensure projects are completed accurately and on schedule. * Assist with digital marketing initiatives including online advertising and search engine optimization (SEO) efforts. * Plan and coordinate client appreciation events, showroom events, community partnerships, networking opportunities, and other promotional activities, including managing vendors, invitations, logistics, and event execution. * Track marketing initiatives, monitor campaign performance, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement based on measurable results. * Support business development efforts by preparing presentations, promotional materials, and resources that strengthen relationships with prospective and existing clients. * Maintain organized marketing calendars, project schedules, and deadlines while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. * Continuously identify new ideas and opportunities to improve marketing processes, increase efficiency, and enhance the firm's visibility within the marketplace. * Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day marketing activities while collaborating closely with leadership and outside marketing partners. Qualifications * Minimum of 2 years of experience in a marketing, communications, or similar role. * Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities. * Experience using Canva, social media platforms, email marketing software, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office. * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and grammar. * Experience coordinating events, managing vendors, and overseeing marketing projects from start to finish is highly preferred. * Self-motivated, resourceful, and capable of working independently while maintaining a collaborative approach. * Experience within interior design, architecture, construction, home furnishings, or another design-focused industry is a plus. Corporate Resources, on behalf of our client located in Batavia, IL, is hiring for a full-time, permanent Marketing & Brand Specialist.