Marketing and Graphic Design Coordinator

Aria Group Architects Inc is hiring a Marketing and Graphic Design Coordinator to strengthen its brand storytelling and marketing execution across business development and talent attraction. This hybrid role in Oak Park, IL partners closely with leadership and internal teams to keep marketing materials, digital channels, and event communications aligned with the firm’s mission, vision, and values.

The position combines marketing coordination with graphic design and communication responsibilities, working alongside the Chief Business Development Officer, internal committees and studios, and occasionally the HR team.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain internal and external marketing materials such as brochures, qualifications packages, presentations, and templates that support business development, marketing, and talent recruitment.
• Create digital and print-ready content that reflects Aria’s brand identity, collaborating with internal or external designers as needed.
• Manage the firm’s website and social media accounts, regularly updating channels including LinkedIn and Instagram with projects, news, and events.
• Draft and publish press releases, develop promotional collateral, and coordinate publication opportunities with industry media outlets.
• Assemble, edit, and submit RFP responses, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate trade shows, conference, and company-hosted events, including planning, logistics, materials, and vendor management.
• Coordinate and manage photography projects with outside photographers and clients.
• Edit and occasionally take photos of staff and projects for use in marketing materials.
• Support miscellaneous marketing needs and assist with related duties as assigned, including occasional travel.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive work environment through daily interactions with the project team, clients, partners, and the community.
• Understand and align with Aria Group’s Mission, Vision and Values.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Journalism, or a related media field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat).
• Experience with WordPress and basic website content management.
• Familiarity with marketing practices on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
• Knowledge of Google Analytics.
• Understanding of the design services market and marketing strategy development.
• Experience in publication relations and promotional campaign execution.
• Basic photography and photo editing skills.

Tools and Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat)
• WordPress
• LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook
• Google Analytics

Compensation and Schedule

• Salary: USD 55,000 - 70,000 per year
• Location: Oak Park, IL (hybrid)
• Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office / 2 days remote per week

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance options
• Paid time off, paid holidays and volunteer time off
• Retirement plan options, including employer match
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Additional benefits consistent with the role

Role Context

This multidisciplinary coordinator role blends a marketing mindset with brand storytelling, graphic design, and communication support. The Marketing Coordinator and Graphic Designer works closely with the Chief Business Development Officer, internal committees and studios, and occasionally HR to support business development, marketing, and talent attraction initiatives.