Marketing Communications Specialist

Hutker Architects, Inc.; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Reports to: Marketing Director

Location: Position based out of Plymouth office, occasional travel to other offices and events

Hutker Architects, Inc. seeks a dynamic individual to assist the Marketing Director. This position fills a key role on the marketing team requiring creative energy, a passion for design, and proactive project coordination. The Marketing Communications Specialist performs a variety of roles that enhance the marketing, public relations, and business development operations of the firm. This interdisciplinary role blends graphic design and content creation with interior styling, client service, and team building.

Responsibilities:

Planning & Content Creation:

• Plan, compile, and format content for a variety of visual presentations, including advertising and client presentations.
• Steward the firm’s image databases and maintain brand identity standards.

Branding & Advertising:

• Create and review marketing materials (print ads, postcards, e-blasts, brochures).
• Coordinate high-level brand placement through sponsorships and partnerships with affiliates and nonprofits.

Awards & Recognition:

• Manage award submissions, content development, and presentation materials for design competitions.

Digital Marketing:

• Oversee HA’s website, blog, and social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn).
• Develop and maintain editorial calendar with dynamic written and visual content through Hootsuite, monitor and respond to industry trends, and celebrate HA design projects, staff achievements and press coverage.
• Create weekly, thematic Instagram stories as well as be prepared to gather new content that celebrates the firm’s design process, creative culture, and individual achievements.
• Monitor Google analytics and SEO optimization in conjunction with HA’s IT partners, while maintaining brand standards and adherence to social media policy.

Photography:

• Plan and coordinate annual photoshoots, including interior styling, prop acquisition, and art placement.
• Maintain HA’s photo database and manage image editing, resizing, and sharing.

Events:

• Plan and coordinate internal events and represent HA at industry events (travel and evening work may be required).

Publications & Media:

• Assist with image curation for press and maintain publicity archives.
• Work with editors and book agents to secure media coverage and collaborate according to publication deadlines.

Client Experience and Employee Experience (CX/EX) Support:

• Support efforts in developing and expanding our strategy for internal (EX) and external (CX) experience.
• Assist in the development and execution of communication campaigns, client gifts, feedback surveys, and demographic research.

Administrative:

• Prepare presentations, mailers, and brochures, and manage the marketing calendar.
• Schedule meetings, assist with travel arrangements, and record meeting notes.

Job Requirements:

• BA or BS in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience preparing designs, marketing materials, and/or proposal visuals for a professional services firm
• Visual thinker with a passion for design and communication; written and verbal
• Advanced in Creative Cloud software (Photoshop, InDesign)
• Advanced with MS Office
• Advanced with WordPress and Hootsuite or other social media platforms
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Discreet and comfortable managing confidential information
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Ability to travel up to 40% during peak periods

To Apply

Please email resume, cover letter, portfolio link or writing and design samples, to [e-mail] with "Marketing Communications Specialist" in the subject.

This position is not open to agency submissions or external recruiters. We will not accept phone calls or emails from those parties at this time.