Marketing Director | AEC | Chicago

Marketing Director - Chicago

Overview
A growing, employee owned and multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and design firm is seeking a strategic and hands-on Marketing Director to lead all facets of internal and external marketing. This role will elevate the firm's brand, strengthen its market presence, and support business development through compelling proposals, messaging, and thought leadership. The Marketing Director will be based in the Chicago office and will collaborate closely with firm leadership, project teams, and marketing staff across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

Brand & External Marketing

• Develop and execute a cohesive brand strategy that reinforces the firm's identity across all markets and service lines.

• Lead content development for digital channels, including website, social media, email campaigns, and thought-leadership pieces.

• Oversee production of marketing materials, case studies, project highlights, and video content.

• Ensure brand consistency across all communications and touchpoints.

Proposals & Business Development Support

• Direct the proposal process from start to finish-strategizing, writing, editing, designing, and delivering high-impact submissions.

• Collaborate with technical staff and leadership to craft competitive positioning, project narratives, and win themes.

• Maintain and refine a library of project data, resumes, and visual assets for efficient proposal production.

• Support the development of interview presentations and other client-facing materials.

Internal Marketing & Culture Communications

• Strengthen internal communications to ensure alignment around mission, values, and strategic priorities.

• Produce internal newsletters, leadership updates, and employee-focused campaigns that support engagement and retention.

• Partner with HR and leadership to promote culture initiatives, and internal events.

Industry Engagement

• Represent the firm at conferences, panels, community events, and industry organizations.

• Identify speaking opportunities, sponsorships, and award submissions that elevate the firm's visibility.

• Coordinate conference planning, booth design, and event marketing.

Team Leadership & Operations

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing marketing team.

• Manage marketing budgets, vendors, schedules, and resource allocation.

• Implement tools, systems, and processes that improve efficiency and creativity.

What Makes This a Great Place to Build Your Career

• Commitment to People First: The firm is known for its supportive, collaborative, and employee-centered culture. People stay for the long term because they feel valued, trusted, and encouraged to grow.

• Impactful Work: You'll help shape the voice of a firm that improves communities through meaningful infrastructure, buildings, and planning initiatives across the country.

• Leadership Visibility: Marketing has a strategic seat at the table. You will partner directly with principals and executives, influencing firmwide direction.

• Room to Innovate: The organization embraces modern tools, fresh ideas, and creative approaches. You'll have the freedom to reimagine branding, messaging, and marketing operations.

• Professional Growth: With diverse markets, service lines, and high-profile projects, your portfolio and influence will expand quickly.

• Stability + Ambition: The firm has decades of success, a strong reputation, and a clear plan for continued growth-providing both security and excitement.