Communications Manager (Aidlin Darling Design)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Award winning San Francisco architecture and design firm has an opening available for a Communications Manager to act as a narrative and visual storyteller on behalf of our studio. This position will be responsible for managing and producing all day-to-day press and business development operations. The ideal candidate is experienced in written communication, editing, graphic layout, knowledgeable in the field of architecture/design, and eager to leverage our strong portfolio and existing relationships to bring our work to the world. This is a diverse, hands-on, deadline-driven position that requires initiative, leadership and collaboration. The position requires 4 day a week minimum attendance in our San Francisco studio.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with Principals to field, research and track project leads
• Manage, design, and execute award submissions
• Coordinate with public relations agency to help pitch news items and projects for publication, field press and interview requests, and track press coverage
• Work with Principals on incoming RFQs/RFPs. Provide design production, coordinate with partnering teams, and write text as needed
• Produce marketing materials including but not limited to: digital presentations, boards, leave-behinds, website content, press kits, social media posts, and proposals
• Manage website maintenance and regular updates
• Design, write and implement email marketing campaigns
• Maintain and update all marketing collateral and photography portfolio, digital and print
• Act as liaison between photographers and publications to ensure proper usage rights and fees
• This is a department of one with the support and collaboration of the studio leadership.

SKILLS AND EXPERTISE:

• Advanced knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office Suite. Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop experience is a plus.
• Experience with WordPress (Website), Mailchimp (Eblasts), and Hubspot (Eblasts)
• Be a highly motivated and initiative driven individual. We see this position as the equivalent of a project manager where all communication efforts are broken down and led by this person.
• Excellent written communication skills. This position requires understanding the studio’s approach and goals and synthesizing it for different outreach efforts.
• Excellent graphic layout skills and sensibility
• A strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and management skills with the ability to independently manage multiple deadlines simultaneously

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in a similar position. Experience in the architecture/design industry and/or a demonstrated interest of architecture is preferred
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

BENEFITS

• Position is paid hourly with flexibility to set a schedule ranging between 32-40 hours a week
• Office wide medical & dental plan with monthly office contribution
• Vacation, Sick Time and Paid Holidays
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits
• 401K Plan
• Salary / Pay Range is $95,000 - $140,000 depending on experience level

TO APPLY

Submit resume, cover letter and samples of work to resumes@aidlin-darling-design.com