Marketing and Communications Manager

Marketing and Communications Manager

Apply for the Marketing and Communications Manager role at Archinect.

Architectural Resources Group (ARG) is a nationally recognized historic preservation, architecture, planning, and conservation practice with projects that range from adaptive reuse to new construction, resulting in award-winning work for hospitality, housing, parks, cultural, higher education, and civic clients. We seek a highly creative, enthusiastic, and detailed-oriented Marketing and Communications Manager to become a thriving part of our team, based in Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Portland.

• Contribute strategically and tactically related to client development; understand trends in the industry, competitor due diligence, and future leads for the firm; identify teaming opportunities; lead our Go / No Go process; report and present weekly to firm leadership regarding deadlines and new opportunities.
• Lead the design and development of compelling storytelling and collateral in support of new commissions and visibility for the firm; direct and manage Marketing Coordinators, interns, freelancers; track performance of proposals (conversion, client debriefs) and help us optimize what is working and pivot as necessary; undertake appropriate market research on current and future clients; communicate our firm’s business strengths to potential new clients, emphasizing an understanding of design principles;
  
  confirm that our content and collateral is consistently competitive and updated (CVs, imagery, narratives and storytelling, facts, metrics, client and jury quotes, awards and publications); write, as needed, in layman’s terms about sophisticated and complex design concepts; lead presentation critiques and sit in the seat of the client, anticipate selection committee questions and recommend ways to satisfy those questions.
• Manage the firm's digital channels including social media and our website; utilize existing templates, keep the firm’s website and social media consistently up to date with the latest images, text, and news about ARG; coordinate with our PR consultant to assist with ARG visibility, assist with client and photographer approvals and permissions; keep our Awards calendar up to date and alert firm leadership about upcoming deadlines well in advance;
  
  make recommendations about which programs we pursue and which projects we emphasize; collaborate with the project design teams to create submissions; work with design teams to coordinate photo shoots, develop cost sharing with consultants, communicate post production notes to the photographer, and disseminate final photography to all channels.
• Act as an ambassador for ARG with our consultant community, clients, conference organizers, media, prospective new hires, and students; be rigorous regarding ARG’s identity and graphic standards across all collateral.
• Coordinate with’s PR consultant on firm-related events, seminars, workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities to expand ARG’s presence with potential clients.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Historic Preservation, Architecture, Real Estate, or related field.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and digital marketing tools (content management systems, digital asset management tools, Google Analytics, project management platforms) or an enthusiastic ability to quickly learn to use them.
• 5-7 years experience in marketing roles, preferably within the historic preservation, architecture, design, or construction industry.
• A passion for historic places.
• Proven excellence in storytelling and editing.
• An ability and interest in quickly conquering the learning curve and becoming familiar with our practice and portfolio.
• Strong desire to work in a fast‑paced and highly collaborative team environment where you will be the “go‑to.”
• Relentless attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Salary range $115,000 - $135,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, disability, 401(k) plan, PTO, and cell phone stipend.
• ARG is a majority women‑owned business and equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.

Please email a letter of interest and resume to  with “Marketing and Communications Manager” in the subject line. You must be a U.S. citizen or hold a U.S. work visa in order to apply.