Marketing Coordinator at SHM Architects in Dallas, TX

Description

Accountable To: Marketing Manager 

FLSA Classification: Regular Full Time Exempt (Salary)

Who We Are

SHM Architects, PLLC is a Dallas-based architecture, landscape, and interior design firm with extensive experience in boutique planning, single-family and multi-family residential, master planning, retail, and niche commercial architecture. A review of our portfolio will show no singular “style,” reflecting our design philosophy that unites our client’s programmatic requirements, budget, and a healthy respect for their site. We are ordinary people that are extraordinarily good at our work. Through the collaborative process and strong working relationships, we believe our portfolio reflects a more thoughtful and engaging work than that achieved by a single individual. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.shmarchitects.com

What We Believe

Our passion is enriching lives by enhancing the beauty of our environment. We believe creating beautiful designs with purpose requires two things: passion and time. Our clients understand that, while our process may be uncompromising, it results in personalized, luxurious designs that are never flashy, and are always aspirational.  

SHM Core Values:

• Embraces Imperfect Beauty
• Engaged to Make a Difference
• Displays Humility and Compassion
• Individually Driven
• Honest and Truthful

Are You a Fit?

Are you individually driven and engaged to make a difference at work and in the community? Does the idea of supporting a group of design professionals in creating beautiful living environments excite you? Would others describe you as a lifelong learner dedicated to taking a relaxed approach to finding new ways of solving complex problems? Are you comfortable embracing imperfect beauty? 

If you answered yes, then read on!

A Day in the Office Looks Like This:

The primary role of the Marketing Coordinator is to support and execute the overall marketing strategy for the firm. The Marketing Coordinator must be capable of handling a variety of tasks from those administrative in nature to creative tasks requiring design, writing, and proofreading skills. The incumbent works in a fast-paced, creative environment with passionate team members who are focused on quality and execution. The ideal candidate manages a variety of ongoing tasks simultaneously, shifts priorities independently, and communicates courteously and effectively with all stakeholders internally and externally. A desire to learn and grow in the role as the firm continues to grow is essential. 

• Support client experience and firmwide branding initiatives, including promotional items, pitch decks, preparation of presentations, and branded collateral
• Research, write, and edit project descriptions, resumes, and qualification materials
• Develop graphics, design layouts, and write clear, compelling copy for proposals, presentations, and marketing collateral
• Manage schedules and deadlines for advertising, editorials, awards, and direct submissions
• Oversee social media logistics, including planning, scheduling, and updating platforms
• Maintain the firm’s digital asset database and historical library of press coverage, awards, and recognition
• Organize and update the CRM database with contacts and project information
• Assist in planning and executing company and community events
• Assist in coordinating photography and external consultants
• Coordinate public relations activities, including press releases, award submissions, and announcements
• Provide back-up support for New Business Coordinator
• Manage incoming project leads, schedule prospective meetings, and communicate project details and needs to Principals and team members
• Other duties as assigned

Do You Have the Skills and Experience? Here’s What We’re Looking For:

• Proficient software skills in Microsoft Office 365 suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and other platforms like Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign required)
• Strong graphic design and document layout skills with an eye for great photo selection
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate in an articulate, courteous, respectful, and professional manner with design staff, administrative staff, and leadership internally and vendors and clients externally 
• Demonstrated strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Comfortable engaging with high-net-worth clients
• Must be detail-oriented to ensure accuracy and precision in all tasks 
• Strong ability to make good independent decisions and meet deadlines under pressure
• Have a friendly and professional demeanor, and thrive in supportive roles as a nurturing “people person”
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and prioritize workload including being flexible to pivot priorities as needed
• Possess a high level of professional integrity by taking pride, ownership, responsibility, and accountability for self and outcomes while also demonstrating humility

And Here’s Our End of the Bargain:

• Competitive salary with additional bonus opportunities
• Medical insurance 100% paid for employee only, based on coverage selected
• 100% paid short- and long-term disability and group life & AD&D insurance for employees
• Other voluntary benefits like dental, vision, additional life insurance, Legal Shield/ID Shield, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, and pet insurance
• Annual healthy living benefit
• Free use of Energy Square Fitness Center for employees
• HSA quarterly employer contributions
• Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions whether you contribute or not
• Personalized PTO
• Five (5) paid holidays plus a winter break typically 12/24 through 1/1
• Paid leave for new parents (birth, adoption, placement / maternal and paternal) to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid covered parking for all employees
• Other perks like weekly breakfasts, monthly happy hours, office lunches, our Spring/Summer event, Texas State Fair Day and team building event, Halloween contests, Thanksgiving Family Luncheon, Winter Holiday Party, and the list goes on!

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

We work in a collaborative, indoor office environment at the top of the historic Meadows Building at Energy Square. This is a great location with quick access to US-75 and the Lovers Lane DART Station practically on site.

Normal work hours are 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Central Monday through Friday with one hour for lunch, but we are flexible if our business and customers’ needs remain priority #1. Occasionally, there may be a need to work outside of normal work hours or weekends to meet business needs. Some local travel may be required. There may be an occasional need to travel to other office locations outside of Texas.

Physical Demands

This is a largely sedentary role and requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, operate a keyboard, and communicate clearly and effectively on the phone, in-person, and via written communication. However, there may be occasional specific situations that require lifting, bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, and/or reaching.

Work Authorization Requirement

Must be authorized to work in the US when an offer of employment is accepted. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification form (Form I-9) upon hire

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

It is the policy of SHM Architects, PLLC to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or Journalism
• 2-3 years of marketing experience, professional services/design industries or luxury/boutique markets preferred
• Proven experience with InDesign required
• Strong portfolio of design and written work must be submitted with online application