Marketing Director

Studio of Relativity, Inc. dba Relativity Architects Employer:
Los Angeles, CA, USLocation:
Wed, Apr 3 '24Posted on:
$90,000 - $135,000 annually Pay:

Relativity Architects is a progressive, diverse, and energetic Architecture, Interiors and Project Management Studio based in Los Angeles with new locations in Colorado, Spain and Argentina. We are a highly collaborative practice that values individual contribution and well-rounded experience. The typologies of projects at our firm range from Hotels to Affordable Housing, Production Studios to Civic Campuses, Residences to Restaurants, and Master Plans to Commercial Spaces. Learn more about our studio here:  www.studioofrelativity.com

We are looking for a full-time Marketing Director to dynamically lead our marketing efforts and team, based in our Los Angeles office. The Marketing Director will be a key role in managing and promoting our studio. This position will be responsible for the oversight, production, development and quality of marketing collateral, including portfolios, project photography, websites, social media direction, RFP/Qs, conferences and public events. Having a keen eye for design and the creative arts, collaborating with both administrative and project teams, and being knowledgeable of current discourse and historical trends is key. The Marketing Director will be expected to think strategically in creating marketing assets and working hand-in-hand with the Principals and Directors as part of the leadership team, positively shaping marketing and media strategies. Included in this is leading the coordination between Marketing, PR, Branding and those involved in Business Development. Additionally, the Marketing Director will be expected to engage in architectural and design discourse via writing copy/narratives about projects and the studio, curation and selection of outstanding imagery both in portfolios or on site with photographers, and appropriately identify the best projects and stories for the right target audiences. 

Typical Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day marketing activities, including file management, communications, project data organization, etc.
• Consistently update and maintain all marketing collateral
• Actively track and manage contacts and leads using the CRM (Deltek Vantagepoint)
• In conjunction with other firm leaders, design and implement branding, public relations, firm activities, marketing and business development strategies
• Research and identify new opportunities, such as RFP bids, new marketing trends or brand/company awareness
• Coordinate with our project teams to identify and implement marketing opportunities based on our work – from concept sketches to finished projects
• Manage proposals in response to RFPs/RFQs
• Identify opportunities for awards, conferences, etc.
• Oversee maintenance and updating of websites, digital portfolios and various online platforms
• Oversee direction and quality of social media, including Instagram and LinkedIn, as managed by other team members
• Coordinate photography shoots, helping to curate the best imagery
• Craft well-written narratives to describe projects, people and the studio
• Manage the financial budgets for the marketing department in conjunction with the Principals

Required Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in marketing and/or architecture/related fields
• A passion for the built environment, storytelling and the creative arts
• Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office software proficiency; Bluebeam, Deltek Vantagepoint and Ajera preferred
• Ability to converse fluently in architectural/creative and professional languages
• Exceptional communication skills – verbal, visual and written
• Flexible, creative and exploratory approach, rooted in current industry knowledge
• Independently organized and efficient

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Matching Retirement Investments
• Paid Holidays & Personal Time Off
• Studio Happy Hours & Training Sessions
• Studio-sponsored field trips and volunteer opportunities
• Optional hybrid work schedule

Please include portfolio of marketing collateral produced, writing samples and references. Your portfolio should give a strong indication of how you communicate visually and how you write descriptively about architecture and design. Include links to any social media accounts or websites that you have created/managed. Zipped files will not be opened; single pdf files only.