Proposal Manager

Diller Scofidio + Renfro Employer:
New York, NY, USLocation:
Mon, Nov 4 '24Posted on:
$100,000 - $115,000 annually Pay:

Proposal Manager

Diller Scofidio + Renfro is looking to make an addition to our Business Development team which is responsible for acquiring new projects worldwide. The candidate must be proactive and nimble, working in a fast-paced, creative environment. The role will involve working collaboratively with DS+R’s four partners, senior leadership and the business development and marketing team to communicate DS+R’s ethos and portfolio of work, which includes some of New York’s most high profile architectural projects - The High Line, Lincoln Center, The Shed, and the Museum of Modern Art, as well as art installations, exhibitions and performance works. This is an incredible opportunity for a creative communicator with literacy in architecture and design.

The Proposal Manager’s primary area of responsibility is management and production of tailored proposals in a deadline-driven environment. This position reports to the Director of Marketing and will collaborate most directly with the Marketing Coordinator and Business Development Manager. The position will require reporting to our studio in-person to collaborate with the team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and produce marketing deliverables from start to finish, including qualifications packages, proposals, presentations, and other collateral that supports business development efforts.
• Conduct tender surveying, lead tracking, and research that supports Go/No-Go decisions
• Lead RFQ/P kickoff meetings, establish review schedules, and proactively follow up on assignments to internal and external team members.
• Create the initial draft of written and visual proposal content for review with the Partners and Marketing Director, incorporate internal feedback and ensure responsiveness to the client brief.
• Participate in external consultant selection, and manage consultant coordination and input to proposals.
• Work with presentation teams to strategize and prepare presentation graphics for project interviews.
• Oversee data-gathering initiatives and maintain marketing resources—including proposal files, CRM system, text libraries, image collections, and consultant information—implementing strategies to preserve institutional memory.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 3-4 years of experience in a design firm marketing role or equivalent required.
• Exceptionally strong writing and copy editing skills, with the ability to draft original written content that represents the studio and its partners.
• Refined graphic sensibility, emphasizing layout, image selection and retouching.
• Strategic thinking with nimbleness and flexibility to navigate different stakeholder groups.
• Highly-developed communications skills, ability to speak clearly and summarize information.
• Passion for design, and understanding of the business of architecture.
• Superior organizational skills, multitasking abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a deadline-driven environment.
• Software and Systems: Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, CRM.

Compensation & Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $100-$115k annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a good faith estimate based on the expectations as laid out in the job description. This position is eligible for DS+R’s comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (pending applicable waiting period); participation in the 401k retirement plan;  paid holidays observed by DS+R; and paid time off.

DS+R is committed to diversifying its staff and encourages individuals of all ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds to apply for this position. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.

To Apply:

To apply, please visit DSR Employment Opportunities. Applicants must provide a resume, cover letter and relevant work samples to be considered for this role.