SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?

The Chicagooffice of SmithGroupis looking for aMarketing Specialistto join our team.SmithGroup is a four-time award recipient of Chicago's Top Workplaces by the Chicago Tribune!

Working with us, you will:

• Lead award content development for the region.

• Maintain an award tracking list including deadlines and submission requirements.

• Collaborate with the project teams to produce award narratives, graphics, and layouts.

• Coordinate with communication specialists to develop external messaging strategies and plan to support promotion of regional and office projects and people.

• Support communication team with preparation of assets for communication tactics (e.g., draft social media content, secure images, etc.).

• Support the regions and offices internal communication needs.

• Manage logistics of project and staff photography process (e.g., work with project team to develop short list, secure photographers and filing images).

• Develop and document project stories for use in project sheets, qualifications and proposals.

• Assist Regional Marketing Manager in management of awards and photography budget, regional events, and development of thought leadership.

• Assist in writing other marketing collateral, as needed.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, English or related field.

• Minimum of five years of related experience required. Experience in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry preferred.

• Understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram).

• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications, Deltek Vision and Microsoft Teams.

• The ability to think creatively and strategically.

• Excellent time management skills to produce and deliver project assignments under strict deadlines.

• Ability to provide counsel in an informed and confident manner.

• Outstanding organizational skills; persistent, tactful and enthusiastic.

• A positive attitude and professional demeanor with a responsive, service-oriented mindset; self-starter, resourceful, detail oriented.

• The ability to effectively operate within a team environment - readily shares information with colleagues and embraces sharing responsibilities with team members.

SmithGroup's competitive compensation and benefit package is designed to meet the needs of a diverse staff. It includes flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 401(k), parental leave, wellbeing resources, PTO immediately available to new hires, plus 15 extra Fridays off - on top of holidays. Join us and see first-hand how these and other programs - like one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities - build culture, enhance collaboration and yield richer, more inclusive solutions.

If you are not sure that you meet all of the suggested qualifications described above, please don't leave this page. Your talents and attributes could be just what we're looking for - and we strongly encourage you to apply. If you need additional accommodations to complete the application process, please contact careers@smithgroup.com