Creative Marketing Specialist

SUMMARY

Join the dynamic and innovative team at SAA, a pioneering architectural and design firm based in Southern California. Our mission is to redefine the standards of architectural excellence by merging groundbreaking innovations with deep client engagement. We are dedicated to crafting environments that enhance human experiences, driven by a commitment to efficiency, quality, and collective success.

We are seeking a talented and versatile Creative Marketing Specialist to bring our brand stories to life through compelling design, video, and written content. The ideal candidate is a creative powerhouse with proficiency in various aspects of multimedia production and a keen understanding of when to bring in external expertise. You will be responsible for creating engaging content that resonates with our target audience and supports our marketing strategies. This role requires a blend of creativity, strategic thinking, and hands-on execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and produce high-quality visual, video, and written content to support marketing campaigns and brand initiatives
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create cohesive and impactful campaigns that drive brand awareness and engagement
• Utilize customer insights and market research to inform content creation and ensure it aligns with our brand voice and strategic goals
• Manage and maintain the content calendar, ensuring timely delivery of all creative assets
• Coordinate with external vendors and freelancers as needed to enhance creative outputs
• Ensure all content is on-brand, consistent in style, quality, and tone of voice
• Monitor and analyze content performance, making data-driven recommendations for improvements
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices to continually elevate our creative standards

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of experience in a creative role within a marketing department or agency
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro)
• Experience in video production and editing
• Strong copywriting and storytelling skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools and analytics platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the architectural and design industry
• Knowledge of social media marketing and content management systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for high-quality work
• Experience managing relationships with external vendors and freelancers
• Creative problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

As a Creative Marketing Specialist at SAA, you will start your day with a team meeting to align priorities and brainstorm new ideas. You will spend your time developing eye-catching graphics, editing engaging videos, and crafting compelling copies for our latest marketing campaigns. You'll collaborate closely with the marketing manager to ensure your creative work supports broader marketing strategies and business objectives. Your afternoons might include coordinating with freelance designers, analyzing content performance metrics, and exploring new creative tools and technologies to keep your skills sharp and innovative.

LIFE AT SAA

At our heart, we are a creative firm, and we have fun with what we do. We are a tight knit community, supporting each other in and out of the office. We understand work/life integration and encourage our employees to bring their personal experiences and passions into their roles. Innovation is the key to our success and that comes from everyone sharing ideas and exploring ways to make the industry, firm, and your job better. We also believe the best ideas come from those passionate about their company and continually look for ways to bring enjoyment into the workday. We have a full-time event planner on staff to curate these experiences both for our SAAers and our clients.

We offer full benefits and fun employee perks including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans (including 3 no cost to the employee medical options and dependent coverage is available)
• 14 paid holidays per year
• Tiered Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 18 days/year
• 401k Plan
• Life Insurance
• Casual work attire, complimentary snacks, drinks and office events. There is also free parking at select office locations.
• Summer Flex Schedule (Half Day Fridays)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

We're team oriented and have fun while designing amazing spaces! The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is an Exempt Full-Time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday to be discussed with direct supervisor.

TRAVEL

This position requires up to 20% local travel. Limited travel may include attending meetings and work sessions in other SAA Offices, Client Offices, or Job Site. Mileage will be reimbursed at a predetermined market rate. Individuals must possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record and have reliable transportation. Travel expenses will be reimbursed and per diem provided when appropriate.

AAP/EEO Statement

SAA is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered without discrimination with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other statuses protected by state, local or other applicable laws.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.