Commercial Creative Strategist

Bettendorf, IA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end proposal production and presentation design as a Commercial Creative Strategist, turning complex concepts into persuasive client-ready materials.

  • Own end-to-end proposal production from kickoff to final production.
  • Must-have: InDesign mastery and strong writing/editing to distill complex concepts.
  • Standout: Collaborative, cross-team delivery of high-quality, client-ready materials.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop visually compelling, persuasive proposals and presentations from kickoff through final production.
  • Craft clear, client-focused narratives and supporting visuals that tell a cohesive story.
  • Format, proof, and polish materials to ensure accuracy, compliance, and brand consistency.
  • Collaborate closely with technical staff, marketing teammates, and teaming partners to translate ideas into high-quality deliverables.
  • Design layouts in Adobe InDesign and PowerPoint that communicate ideas clearly and attractively.
  • Source, edit, create and integrate images, graphics, and infographics that support the message.
  • Maintain and apply brand standards while tailoring materials for each pursuit.
  • Partner with pursuit leads to understand client priorities and project details.
  • Ask smart, targeted questions to clarify content and improve the final product.
  • Work with Creative Strategy team to maintain updated resumes, project sheets, booklets, digital asset libraries, and qualifications materials.

Requirements

  • Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign required; Illustrator and Photoshop a plus).
  • Skilled in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word; comfortable producing polished, print-and screen-ready documents. Excel a plus.
  • Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear, engaging content.
  • Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
  • Collaborative mindset, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proactive approach to communication.
  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, communications, graphic design, or related field — or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years experience in proposal production, marketing communications, or similar creative role.
  • U.S. work authorization without employer sponsorship.

Preferred

  • Familiarity with AEC marketing and/or commercial market is a plus, but not required.
  • Experience with Deltek VantagePoint, OpenAsset, or Newforma is a plus, but not required.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision – 4 tiers of coverage
  • Voluntary Life Insurance – Employee, Spouse, and Child
  • Voluntary Insurance Plans – Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity
  • FSA – Medical & Dependent Care
  • 8 Paid Holidays + PTO
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401K/Roth 401K with Company Match
  • Overtime Bonus
  • Profit Sharing Bonus
  • First Time License Bonus

Shive Hattery Group, Inc.

SHIVE-HATTERY GROUP INC is a management consulting company based out of 316 2ND ST SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States.

Founded in 1998
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
1 employees

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Current headcount: ~1