Marketing and Proposal Writer – Architect (Senior Level)

San Francisco, CA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive architectural-proposal leadership and marketing support for acoustics-focused design work.

  • Must-have: Ten years of architecture experience and proposal/marketing skills
  • Standout: Ability to translate acoustic concepts into client-ready design narratives

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the preparation of technical and commercial proposals , including RFP/RFQ responses
  • Develop clear, concise, and compelling marketing materials , presentations, and qualifications packages
  • Translate acoustic, noise, and vibration consulting concepts into client-ready narratives
  • Collaborate with internal technical teams to communicate design intent and performance criteria
  • Support business development initiatives through targeted messaging and proposal strategies
  • Contribute to architectural design efforts , including concept development and coordination with multidisciplinary teams
  • Maintain consistency with Veneklasen Associates’ branding, technical rigor, and quality standards
  • Manage multiple deadlines and deliver high-quality work under time constraints

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
  • Minimum 10 years of professional experience in architectural design
  • Demonstrated experience in proposal writing, marketing, and business development support
  • Strong understanding of architectural design, documentation, and project delivery processes
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to synthesize technical information into clear, persuasive, and structured content
  • Proficiency in tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office

Preferred

  • Experience working in consulting or multidisciplinary design environments
  • Strong graphic and layout skills for high-quality, presentation-ready deliverables
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Veneklasen Associates, Inc.

Founded in 1947, Veneklasen Associates is one of the largest and oldest acoustical consulting firms in the world. With a global footprint, spanning several countries, we have been leaders in the field of architectural acoustics, environmental acoustics, audio-visual (AV), information technology (IT), Security, environmental noise and vibration mitigation. Engineering, research, and scientific diversity has been our hallmark. Veneklasen Associates' project portfolio is very rich with a diverse range of projects like Airports, Hospitals, Hospitality, High-end Residential, Mixed-use, Industrial, Commercial, Education, Museums, Transportation(High speed/Metro/LRT etc), and more.Our technical and professional standards have been developed through the successful design of literally thousands of buildings worldwide.

Founded in 1947
Santa Monica, California, USA
110 employees (18 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
124
Traffic Source Mix
Search
31.7%
Direct
42.3%
Referral
12.7%
Social
10%
Paid
2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~110

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
10 (9% of company)