Marketing Manager

About You
You’re driven to elevate how a design-forward practice shows up in the world, not just through visibility, but through thoughtful storytelling and strategic positioning. You have a clear point of view on how creative work should be communicated and a track record of translating ideas into compelling narratives across channels.

You move seamlessly between strategy and execution, bringing structure and momentum to marketing and business development efforts. You collaborate closely with Leadership and Creative Directors, ensuring that what we put into the world is considered, cohesive, and aligned with our broader goals.

Eligibility & Work Location
This role isn’t remote; candidates must be local to one of our studios (San Francisco, Los Angeles, or New York) and be available onsite regularly. The studio works hybrid, with three days together in the studio and additional days as projects demand.

Responsibilities

Working closely with Leadership to develop and track short and long term marketing and growth goals

Manage award submissions & providing support to Creative Directors for case study and content development

Manage owned channels and content, including our website, social media profiles, and online listings, experience with WordPress and Mailchimp preferred

Assist & coordinate the efforts of PR consultants, article submissions, clients & publications on public relations

Coordinate project photography, including scouting and conducting project photoshoots as required, and maintaining in-house photography content

Gain comprehensive understanding of Rapt’s portfolio of work, practice areas, and company wide capabilities

Support and monitor business development efforts in partnership with Leadership and Creative Directors, including tracking pursuits, maintaining pipeline visibility, and contributing to proposal and case study development

Oversee the creation and implementation of marketing campaigns across various channels, including digital, social media, email and events

Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to drive innovation and continuous improvement in our marketing efforts

Collaborate with the leadership team to develop and manage creative briefs and internal teams to guide creative direction for all public-facing communications, ensuring alignment with objectives

Track and analyze the effectiveness and impact of current marketing initiatives, optimizing as needed

Present ideas and final deliverables to internal teams and communicate with leadership about marketing programs, strategies, and budgets

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or related field

5-7 years of experience in marketing, with at least 2 years in a managerial or leadership role, preferably in a creative industry such as design or architecture

Strong understanding of digital marketing tactics, including SEO, SEM, social media marketing, and email marketing

Detail oriented with excellent written, verbal and organization skills

Portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual and verbal communication skills, complemented by the ability to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and insights to drive informed marketing decisions

Proven track record of driving results and achieving business objectives through strategic marketing initiatives

Knowledge of the business development proposal process (RFP/RFQ)

Experience in the A/E/C industry is a plus, with specific experience in an architectural design firm being especially valuable

Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a team environment

Benefits and Perks

Generous options for medical, dental, vision insurance

Location flexibility and unlimited paid time off (PTO)

Tax-deferred savings through FSA, parking and transit allocations

401K with employer contribution

Complimentary One Medical memberships

New hire referral bonus

Phone stipend

Compensation is based on relevant experience and qualifications. Salary for this role is estimated between $80,000 to $125,000 plus benefits and bonuses.

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