Senior Marketing Specialist

Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners Job Posting Feb. 20, 2026 Moore Ruble Yudell is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Marketing Specialist to support our firm-wide marketing and business development activities from our Santa Monica office. This is an outstanding opportunity for the right candidate to help shape the evolution of our growing marketing team. We value those who share our passion for excellence, creativity, inclusivity, and collaboration. The Senior Marketing Specialist will lead the development of statements of qualifications, request for proposals, digital content and awards submissions, and will help to organize the marketing efforts. The individual will provide support and assistance to the Marketing Principal, Partners, and Firm Leaders in their business development efforts. Responsibilities Manage the proposal process from start to finish. Facilitate Go/No go process. Lead kick-off meeting to strategize and identify appropriate consultant and internal teams. Work directly with firm leaders to write and produce compelling proposals that present the most relevant team, experience, and approach for the given pursuit Coordinate, create, and prepare high quality statements of interest, qualifications packages, interview presentations, awards submissions, and collateral materials Develop compelling written, graphic, and digital content to support the firm's Communications strategy through social media, the firm website, and digital and print publications. Monitor vendor portals, client websites, and other sources of RFP advertisements Research prospective client and project opportunities, market trends and background information associated with business development efforts and market sector initiaitves Assist those leading business development efforts to prepare for meetings, interviews, and speaking engagements Organize, track, and update information about the business development activities of the firm, including market sectors, prospects, pursuits, client contacts, and projects. Attend pre-proposal meetings and local industry events as needed. Qualifications: Minimum 3-7 years relevant professional experience, preferably in the A/E/C industry. Knowledge of Higher Education, Community College, and Civic market sectors is a plus Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, Architecture, Design, or related field Self-starter, ability to work both independently and in collaborative teams Appreciation of the architectural design profession and the special character of the firm's design values Excellent communications skills, including writing, editing, and storytelling A strong graphic design sensibility Expertise in InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office Strong knowledge of social media applications and digital storytelling Interest/experience in using AI to streamline proposal research, writing, and production Strong organizational and management skills; attention to detail Energetic and enthusiastic collaborator; highly committed Sense of humor and grace under pressure Compensation and Benefits: Salary Range: $75,000-$90,000/year depending on the individual's experience and qualifications. Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical and Dental Insurance, Professional Development reimbursement, and 401k Plan. Hybrid Work Schedule: We offer a hybrid work schedule as follows. Three days in-person in our Santa Monica office (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Two days (Monday and Friday) optional to work remote or in-person. To Apply: Please send a digitial copy of the following to employment@mryarchitects.com Current Resume Writing and graphic work samples (one pdf, maximum 10mb) About Us: Moore Ruble Yudell is an award-winning design and planning firm united by a passion for deep client engagement that informs dynamic placemaking. We respond to the social, ecological, and physical context of each project to create joyful places and vibrant communities ready for resilient futures. This ethos guides our design, practice, and project management processes today as it has since our founding in 1977. Our commitment to transformative placemaking has been widely recognized by clients, peers, and communities. Our national and global collaborations benefit each project through the power of collective wisdom. We consistently exceed client aspirations with fresh ideas for the creation of university buildings, civic spaces, housing, and campus master plans. Across the spectrum of project scale and use, our attention to thoughtful design generates spaces and places with meaningful impact. Moore Ruble Yudell is located in Santa Monica, CA. We are an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr