SMPS Boston is hiring: Graphic Designer/Marketing Specialist in Boston

BSC uses design, engineering, science, and technology to Build, Support, and Connect with our co-workers and communities. We recognize different individual passions and perspectives and strive to inspire and empower each other to create meaningful change. As a trusted advisor and neighbor, our team is personally invested in every action we take. We remain focused on diversity, sustainability, and social accountability in the services we provide to our clients.

BSC is currently seeking a qualified and energetic Graphic Designer/Marketing Specialist to join our Business Development team. The successful candidate will use their creative expertise and knowledge to develop content and visuals that will reach new and existing clients.

When applying for this position, please submit links to your portfolio or provide design samples.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

1. Create compelling visual representations based on concepts and ideas in an accurate, timely, and creative manner to promote the company’s brand.
2. Develop designs and layouts for proposals, statements of qualifications, brochure material, advertisements, newsletters, award submissions, tradeshow banners & multimedia, and general correspondence.
3. Collaborate with marketing and technical staff to support the collaborative use of graphics in proposals and presentations.
4. Provide design QA/QC of marketing materials including proposals, presentations, and other collateral.
5. Work closely with technical staff to design graphics and layout documents for reports, proposals, and marketing materials.
6. Provide technical and artistic guidance and support to marketing team to encourage innovation and a competitive edge in our work output.
7. Develop and continually improve standards for graphics processes, quality, delivery, and organization.
8. Create and update content for both internal and external corporate websites.
9. Writing, editing, and producing content for social media campaigns and website.
10. Organize staff photoshoots for headshots and project photography.
11. Printing of marketing materials for events and proposals as needed.
12. Maintain expertise in software and technical skills to excel in page layout and visual communication.
13. Serve as the point person when working with print vendors.

The successful candidate will play a key role in visually conveying ideas and ensuring that all visual communications are engaging, cohesive, and aligned with our overall branding and messaging strategy. You will provide support with (coordinating, editing, and graphic production) statements of qualifications, proposals, brochure material, and various public relations materials such as advertisements, newsletters, and award submissions.

A successful team member must:

• Be passionate about seeking, sharing, and applying new knowledge and skills to improve individual, team, and company performance.
• Be committed to continuous upskilling and lifelong learning (seeking opportunities to work outside your comfort zone).
• Maintain a high standard for being ethical, respectful, and fair with your BSC team, clients, and communities.
• Have the courage and strength to show character. Bring your whole self to work!

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.
• Proficiency in Creative Cloud software (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Adobe Express).
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Knowledge and experience with WordPress.

We understand each BSC team member is unique, as are definitions of work-life balance. Some of our team members are 100% remote and some enjoy an office environment. However, the majority of BSC’s workforce embraces a hybrid model, which allows people to work from home, job sites, and other remote locations, as well as any of our office locations when necessary. This position will be based in our Boston office, with the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule.

All responses and submissions are completely confidential.

No telephone calls, no recruiters, please.

BSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to diverse representation on our teams, in our services, and all layers of leadership. We are focused on identifying and dismantling barriers that lead to a more diverse workforce including working diligently to expose underrepresented groups to engineering, science, and design through STEM programs, education and outreach, and industry involvement. We continue to strive to maximize benefits to the communities we impact through diversity and inclusion in strategy and design.

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