Temporary Marketing Specialist

Temporary Marketing & Communications Specialist

Chicago, IL

About Valerio Dewalt Train:

For over 30 years, Valerio Dewalt Train has strived for design excellence across a multitude of disciplines. We work in a high energy environment, focused on producing award-winning design for prestigious and forward-thinking clientele. We enjoy the close-knit character of our company culture, and encourage our team to take ownership of making our firm an exciting and rewarding place to work.

About the studio:

As a team of designers, we believe in collective intelligence and we thrive through collaboration. Our studio is inclusive, bringing together designers, consultants, stakeholders, and users to build consensus and create visionary solutions.

Atypical, energetic and creative down to the bone—our people are passionate about design and fully believe in its potential as an agent of change. Outside of the office, you’ll find many of our staff pursuing other artistic endeavors that range from photography to beer-making and far beyond. We’re proud to have such a diverse and talented team.

Who We’re Looking For:

Much like the Windy City where we’re headquartered, our daily tasks and roles are often in flux and deadline driven. We’re looking for a self-starter who can collaborate with our various teams, and contribute creative ideas and solutions. If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is flexible, highly responsive, a team player and a good communicator, we’d love to hear from you.

Summary:

Provide essential coverage during an upcoming maternity leave by stepping in to manage a robust queue of marketing tasks, prioritizing highly critical RFQ/RFP responses and business development presentations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prioritize and execute highly critical RFQ/RFP responses
• Support in the creation of business development presentations
• Oversee social media channels, specifically Instagram and LinkedIn
• Manage the firm's website and execute email campaigns
• Prepare and manage award submissions
• Update and maintain project data sheets and narratives

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Coordinate photography for projects
• Conduct press outreach and public relation efforts
• Assist with internal collateral and recruitment support

Required Skills:

• Creative thinker and awareness of design principles
• Thoughtfully communicate, writing and editing for clarity, concision, and message
• Graphic design sensibility
• Extensive experience managing social media platforms
• Expertise in Google Workspace, including Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides
• Expertise in Adobe Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with web development best practices and Squarespace sites
• Ability to self manage workload to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Fluency with utilizing AI tools, including Gemini
• Strong desire to stay ahead of the trends
• Ability to research and apply emerging technologies

Nice-to-haves:

• Photography and/or video skillsets
• Preference for candidates with experience in the AEC industry

Intangibles

• Curious and driven
• Accountable
• Eager to learn and engage with firm history and portfolio of 30+ years of work
• Able to project manage other (often senior) team members effectively

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or design-related field
• 2 yrs+ of professional experience in Marketing or related field
• Strong design portfolio.

Additional Details:

• Rate: $35/hr
• Immediate start
• 20 hours per week through the end of the 2026.
• Transitions to a full-time schedule from January 1 through March 31, 2027
• The position is temporary.
• Employment Type: 1099 Independent Contractor