Marketing and Communications Manager

Architectural Resources Group, Inc. EmployerLos Angeles, CA, USLocation:Tue, Nov 11 '25Posted On$115,000 - $135,000 annually Pay: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. The ideal candidate will work with our leadership as an instrumental part of ARG’s marketing, business development, and communications – promoting the firm to multiple audiences. The Manager role is highly influential, acting as a liaison with firm leadership, business development, external collaborators and media.We seek a self-motivated multi-tasker with excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills and, importantly, passionate about historic preservation, architecture and design. You are a storyteller and a problem-solver with an innate ability to triage deadlines and handle a workload that consistently ebbs and flows. You possess a proven ability to manage a team, set priorities, meet deadlines, mentor, and confirm that ARG standards are paramount.Because of our fast-paced environment, we seek a candidate who is comfortable wearing many hats, solving many challenges, and communicating and managing expectations early and effectively. Candidates must be experienced and engaged in the field of architecture and design, along with a desire to thrive in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.ResponsibilitiesBusiness DevelopmentContribute strategically and tactically related to client developmentUnderstand trends in the industry, competitor due diligence, and future leads for the firmIdentify teaming opportunities and stay abreast of industry developmentsLead our Go / No Go process, helping ARG make strong business decisionsReport and present weekly to firm leadership regarding deadlines and new opportunities Portfolio and Pitch DevelopmentLead the design and development of compelling storytelling and collateral in support of new commissions and visibility for the firmDirect and manage Marketing Coordinators, interns, freelancers in the pursuit of marketing effortsTrack performance of proposals (conversion, client debriefs) and help us optimize what is working and pivot as necessaryUndertake appropriate market research on current and future clientsCommunicate our firm’s business strengths to potential new clients, but also be able to emphasize an understanding of design principlesConfirm 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 conceptsLead presentation crits and sit in the seat of the client, anticipate selection committee questions and recommend ways to satisfy those questions. Digital Marketing, PR, Awards, and PhotographyManage the firm's digital channels including social media and our websiteUtilizing existing templates, keep the firm’s website and social media consistently up to date with the latest images, text, and news about ARGCoordinate with our PR consultant to assist with ARG visibility. Assist with client and photographer approvals and permissionsKeep 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 submissionsWork 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 channelsBrand ManagementAct as an ambassador for ARG with our consultant community, clients, conference organizers, media, prospective new hires, and studentsBe rigorous regarding ARG’s identity and graphic standards across all collateralEvent CoordinationCoordinate with ARG’s PR consultant on firm-related events, seminars, workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities to expand ARG’s presence with potential clients.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Historic Preservation, Architecture, Real Estate, or related fieldFamiliarity 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 them5-7 years experience in marketing roles, preferably within the historic preservation, architecture, design, or construction industryA passion for historic placesProven excellence in storytelling and editingAn ability and interest in quickly conquering the learning curve and becoming familiar with our practice and portfolioStrong 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 simultaneouslyBenefitsSalary range $115,000 - $135,000 per annum, commensurate with experienceARG offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, disability, 401k plan, PTO, and cell phone stipend. ARG is a majority women-owned business and equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.How To ApplyPlease emil a letter of interest and resume to careers@argcreate.com with “Marketing and Communications Manager” in the subject line. You must be a US citizen or hold a US work visa in order to apply.