Creative Specialist, Marketing and Proposals

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Creative Specialist creating marketing content, graphics, and proposal materials for Geographic Technologies Group, a government GIS solutions provider. Translating technical geospatial concepts into compelling campaigns and polished submissions.

Responsibilities:

  • Write clear, persuasive copy for proposals, website pages, case studies, email campaigns, social posts, brochures and trade-show materials
  • Translate technical GIS concepts into plain language for non-technical buyers while preserving accuracy for technical readers
  • Maintain consistent messaging, voice and product naming across channels, including correct GTG trademark usage
  • Develop visual concepts for campaigns, products and service offerings
  • Design print and digital collateral including one-pagers, brochures, infographics, ads, social graphics, booth displays and presentation templates
  • Use Claude Design to mock up, iterate on and refine layouts, landing pages, posters and campaign visuals
  • Apply and protect GTG brand standards
  • Work with GIS consultants to turn project data into visuals explaining results to clients and prospects
  • Design custom proposal graphics that communicate win themes and technical approaches
  • Format and lay out proposal drafts in Word and PowerPoint according to templates and client requirements
  • Create layout options for high-priority pursuits
  • Build shortlist and interview presentations in PowerPoint
  • Deliver graphics and layout changes within hours during final submission weeks
  • Maintain the proposal graphics library and templates
  • Partner with business development on lead generation, prospect research and pursuit strategy
  • Prepare sales enablement materials including pitch decks, capability statements, competitive comparisons and RFP response content
  • Support conferences, webinars and client demos, including follow-up campaigns
  • Track campaign performance and lead conversion in the CRM and report results to marketing and sales leadership
  • Maintain the website, social channels and marketing content calendar
  • Coordinate with outside vendors, printers and event organizers
  • Monitor local government technology and GIS market trends
  • Produce first-year outcomes including refreshed collateral and map-driven case studies, sales enablement materials, measurable lead growth, consistent GTG voice, polished on-time proposal submissions, and an organized proposal graphics library

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, geography, GIS, graphic design or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of professional marketing and proposal experience, including at least 1 year supporting commercial or B2B/B2G sales
  • At least 2 years designing proposals, statements of qualifications or other long, deadline-driven documents, preferably for government buyers
  • Advanced Microsoft Word skills (styles, templates, section breaks, tables, captions) and strong PowerPoint skills
  • A portfolio that includes at least one proposal or other long-form document, not only marketing pieces
  • A record of fast, accurate work under fixed deadlines
  • Strong graphic design skills and proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
  • Experience using Claude Design, or comparable AI-assisted design tools, to produce and iterate on marketing visuals
  • Excellent copywriting and editing skills, with writing samples across at least two formats
  • Ability to manage several projects at once and hit deadlines tied to RFPs, events and campaigns
  • Preferred: Experience marketing to local governments, utilities or public safety agencies, including familiarity with public procurement and RFP processes
  • Preferred: Experience with ArcGIS StoryMaps, ArcGIS Dashboards or Experience Builder
  • Preferred: Familiarity with CRM and marketing automation platforms such as HubSpot or Salesforce
  • Preferred: Basic website management skills (WordPress or a similar CMS) and an understanding of SEO
  • Preferred: Experience with video editing or motion graphics for social and event content
  • Preferred: Skill using AI tools such as Claude to speed up research, drafting and content production while keeping quality high

Benefits:

  • Simple IRA Matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off