Creative Strategist - Kansas City, MO
Shive-Hattery, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
Overview
Sound like you? Are you a thought leader who challenges the status quo to help clients succeed? The Shive-Hattery Public Buildings Marketing Team is looking for you. We’re growing our talented marketing team, and we want the best. If you thrive in a fast-paced work environment, find energy in collaboration, and love that no two days are alike, let’s talk! Our Ideal Candidate Will Have
Description Job Type
Full-time Position
Shive-Hattery is seeking a Creative Strategist in our Kansas City, MO office. Responsibilities and attributes include: Complete Ownership: You do your best work even when nobody’s looking; you value what you do and relish making your clients’ lives easier. An Eye for Design & Layout: You value hierarchy, white space, color, simplicity, and making content engaging. You welcome feedback to reach the next level. Superior Writing Skills: You are concise and effective with language, and you know the difference between your and you’re. Strategic Mindset: You see the big picture, ask the right questions, interpret and communicate data clearly, and connect the dots. Industry Knowledge (a plus): Understand Schematic Design and the differences between Design/Bid/Build and Design/Build; take initiative to learn if needed. Servant Leadership: You know when to lead, follow, or step aside for the greater good.
What You'll Do Responsibilities
Proposal/Presentation Development: Partner with pursuit teams to advance positioning and deliver persuasive proposals and presentations. Develop winning proposals and interview presentations. Coordinate all aspects of pursuits: strategy development, messaging, formatting, proofreading, graphics collaboration, editing, quality reviews, compliance, brand adherence, and production. Collaborate with proposal developer for production support. Client Development Support: Provide strategic business development support, assemble information packages, support client workshops and events, and maintain marketing files. Lead in the development of client capture plans. Business Development Support: Plan for key conferences to maximize presence; represent Shive-Hattery in your community; support leadership in go/no-go decisions and assess pursuit alignment with the firm’s BD plan, positioning, and goals. Marketing Information: Contribute to process improvements; maintain qualifications statements, project descriptions, and resumes that reflect firm strengths and client benefits. Conduct market research as needed; collaborate with the proposal coordinator for production support.
Requirements
Success in this role favors the highly organized who can prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment. 5+ years of experience in proposal and presentation planning and coordination, page layout, drafting tailored proposal content, graphics development, and editing, or equivalent experience. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.); Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel. Strong interpersonal and proactive communication skills. Bachelor's degree in marketing, journalism, communications, or related field; graphic design background is a plus. Experience with Del-Tek VantagePoint, OpenAsset, Bluebeam, CoPilot AI, PowerPoint, and Excel is a plus but not required.
Why Shive-Hattery?
Shive-Hattery is a premier architecture and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with 16 offices across the US. The firm was founded in 1895 and is known for excellence in client focus, quality service, and communication. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and the motto to “Design What Matters.” You will find the right balance here: a large design firm resource pool with a small-firm feel and personal connections with colleagues, partners, and clients. We support professional growth and offer an outstanding compensation package with 35+ benefits. Benefits Highlights
Medical, Dental, Vision – 4 tiers of coverage Voluntary Life Insurance – Employee, Spouse, and Child Voluntary Insurance Plans – Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity FSA – Medical & Dependent Care 8 Paid Holidays + PTO Paid Parental Leave 401K/Roth 401K with Company Match Overtime Bonus Profit Sharing Bonus First Time License Bonus Tuition Reimbursement & Licensure/Certification Financial Support Professional Development Opportunities Calm Meditation & Stress Relief Subscription …And Many More!
U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements
At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Shive-Hattery offers a flexible work environment and supports balancing personal and professional responsibilities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Sound like you? Are you a thought leader who challenges the status quo to help clients succeed? The Shive-Hattery Public Buildings Marketing Team is looking for you. We’re growing our talented marketing team, and we want the best. If you thrive in a fast-paced work environment, find energy in collaboration, and love that no two days are alike, let’s talk! Our Ideal Candidate Will Have
Description Job Type
Full-time Position
Shive-Hattery is seeking a Creative Strategist in our Kansas City, MO office. Responsibilities and attributes include: Complete Ownership: You do your best work even when nobody’s looking; you value what you do and relish making your clients’ lives easier. An Eye for Design & Layout: You value hierarchy, white space, color, simplicity, and making content engaging. You welcome feedback to reach the next level. Superior Writing Skills: You are concise and effective with language, and you know the difference between your and you’re. Strategic Mindset: You see the big picture, ask the right questions, interpret and communicate data clearly, and connect the dots. Industry Knowledge (a plus): Understand Schematic Design and the differences between Design/Bid/Build and Design/Build; take initiative to learn if needed. Servant Leadership: You know when to lead, follow, or step aside for the greater good.
What You'll Do Responsibilities
Proposal/Presentation Development: Partner with pursuit teams to advance positioning and deliver persuasive proposals and presentations. Develop winning proposals and interview presentations. Coordinate all aspects of pursuits: strategy development, messaging, formatting, proofreading, graphics collaboration, editing, quality reviews, compliance, brand adherence, and production. Collaborate with proposal developer for production support. Client Development Support: Provide strategic business development support, assemble information packages, support client workshops and events, and maintain marketing files. Lead in the development of client capture plans. Business Development Support: Plan for key conferences to maximize presence; represent Shive-Hattery in your community; support leadership in go/no-go decisions and assess pursuit alignment with the firm’s BD plan, positioning, and goals. Marketing Information: Contribute to process improvements; maintain qualifications statements, project descriptions, and resumes that reflect firm strengths and client benefits. Conduct market research as needed; collaborate with the proposal coordinator for production support.
Requirements
Success in this role favors the highly organized who can prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment. 5+ years of experience in proposal and presentation planning and coordination, page layout, drafting tailored proposal content, graphics development, and editing, or equivalent experience. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.); Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel. Strong interpersonal and proactive communication skills. Bachelor's degree in marketing, journalism, communications, or related field; graphic design background is a plus. Experience with Del-Tek VantagePoint, OpenAsset, Bluebeam, CoPilot AI, PowerPoint, and Excel is a plus but not required.
Why Shive-Hattery?
Shive-Hattery is a premier architecture and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with 16 offices across the US. The firm was founded in 1895 and is known for excellence in client focus, quality service, and communication. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and the motto to “Design What Matters.” You will find the right balance here: a large design firm resource pool with a small-firm feel and personal connections with colleagues, partners, and clients. We support professional growth and offer an outstanding compensation package with 35+ benefits. Benefits Highlights
Medical, Dental, Vision – 4 tiers of coverage Voluntary Life Insurance – Employee, Spouse, and Child Voluntary Insurance Plans – Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity FSA – Medical & Dependent Care 8 Paid Holidays + PTO Paid Parental Leave 401K/Roth 401K with Company Match Overtime Bonus Profit Sharing Bonus First Time License Bonus Tuition Reimbursement & Licensure/Certification Financial Support Professional Development Opportunities Calm Meditation & Stress Relief Subscription …And Many More!
U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements
At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Shive-Hattery offers a flexible work environment and supports balancing personal and professional responsibilities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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