Marketing and Graphic Design Coordinator

This hybrid marketing and graphic design role supports Aria Group Architects’ business development, brand storytelling, and talent attraction initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain internal and external marketing materials, including brochures, qualifications packages, presentations, and templates for business development, marketing, and recruitment.
• Create digital and print-ready content that follows Aria’s brand identity; collaborate with internal or external designers as needed.
• Manage the firm’s website and social media presence, including regular updates to reflect ongoing projects, news, and events on LinkedIn and Instagram.
• Draft and publish press releases, build promotional collateral, and coordinate publication opportunities with industry media outlets.
• Assemble, edit, and submit responses to RFPs, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate trade shows, conferences, and company-hosted events, including planning, logistics, materials, and vendor management.
• Coordinate and manage photography projects with outside photographers and clients.
• Edit and occasionally capture photos of staff and projects for use in marketing materials.
• Support miscellaneous marketing needs and assist with related duties as assigned, including occasional travel.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive work environment through daily collaboration with the project team, clients, partners, and the community.
• Understand and align with Aria Group’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Journalism, or a related media field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced Adobe Creative Cloud skills: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat.
• Experience with WordPress and basic website content management.
• Familiarity with marketing practices on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
• Knowledge of Google Analytics.
• Understanding of the design services market and marketing strategy development.
• Experience in publication relations and promotional campaign execution.
• Basic photography and photo editing skills.

Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat)
• WordPress
• LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook
• Google Analytics

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and volunteer time off.
• Retirement plan options with employer match.
• Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office / 2 days remote per week.
• Professional development and continuing education support.
• Additional benefits consistent with the role.

Location: Oak Park, IL (hybrid)

Compensation: USD 55,000 - 70,000 per year

Collaboration: Works closely with the Chief Business Development Officer, internal committees and studios, and occasionally HR.

Role focus: Marketing coordination and graphic design for business development, marketing, and talent attraction initiatives through brand storytelling, communications, and content development.