Marketing & Business Development Coordinator

About S9 Architecture

S9 Architecture is a New York City-based architecture and design practice of more than 55 professionals. Our work spans mixed-use developments, multifamily residential, adaptive reuse, workplace, and cultural projects throughout North America.

Our approach emphasizes thoughtful, context-driven architecture that contributes to the vitality of neighborhoods and cities. We foster a collaborative studio environment that values design excellence, curiosity, initiative, and professional growth.

Position Overview

New York City | In-Studio

S9 Architecture is seeking a Marketing & Business Development Coordinator to support the firm's marketing, communications, and business development efforts.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, visually skilled, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines. A background in architecture or architectural design is strongly preferred, along with experience producing high-quality marketing materials within a design-oriented practice.

This position works directly with firm leadership and architectural teams to coordinate proposals, marketing initiatives, business development activities, and communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Proposals & Marketing: Prepare RFP responses, qualifications packages, presentations, portfolios, project sheets, and other marketing materials.
• Business Development: Research prospective clients and projects, maintain contact databases, track opportunities, and coordinate outreach and follow-up activities.
• Graphic Communications: Produce visually compelling materials using Adobe InDesign and related software, maintaining the firm's established graphic standards.
• Awards & Publications: Coordinate award submissions, project announcements, website updates, social media, and press materials.
• Marketing Operations: Organize project information, photography, renderings, resumes, and marketing resources while managing schedules and deadlines.
• AI & Digital Tools: Leverage AI and emerging technologies to improve research, content development, information management, and marketing workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field; architectural education or professional experience strongly preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in an architecture or design firm.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe InDesign, with working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience preparing proposals, qualifications packages, and graphic presentations.
• Excellent organizational, writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Strong graphic sensibility, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted workflows and an interest in emerging digital tools.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $78,000–$90,000, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Professional development and continuing education.
• Collaborative studio environment with direct engagement with firm leadership.

To Apply

Please submit a resume, brief cover letter, and samples of marketing or graphic presentation work, preferably including proposals or qualifications packages.

S9 Architecture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome qualified applicants from all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.