Director of Marketing

Design Workshop • Full-time • Denver, CO, US • 6m ago

Overview

We currently seek an experienced and innovative Director of Marketing to join our award-winning landscape architecture firm. Founded in 1969, Design Workshop is an international landscape architecture, land planning, urban design and strategic services firm with work spanning the globe. The firm has been recognized with over 260 prestigious awards for its work in new communities, urban centers, resorts, public parks, golf courses and residences. The firm's philosophy challenges the project team to equally integrate and balance artistic vision, environmental sensitivity, community values and sound economics to create unique places that stand the test of time. It refers to this approach as DW Legacy Design ®.

Responsibilities

Lead and elevate Design Workshop’s marketing vision, strategy, and impact across the firm
Partner with Principals and firm leadership to shape and execute high-impact marketing initiatives
Drive the strategic marketing plan, ensuring alignment with business development goals and firm growth
Champion brand excellence through compelling marketing tools, materials, and storytelling
Build, mentor, and optimize a high-performing marketing team, including training and workflow development
Oversee and win complex RFP and RFQ pursuits
Amplify the firm’s voice through innovative public relations and social media strategies
Empower staff and leadership with the tools, training, and confidence to support marketing efforts
Fuel business development success by cultivating client and prospect relationships
Lead interview strategy and coaching, positioning teams to win new work
Direct promotional efforts and advertising strategy, including ownership of the marketing budget
Serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, helping guide firm-wide strategy
Collaborate with the CEO and President to drive bold, integrated marketing, business development, and PR initiatives
Oversee marketing efforts firmwide, managing team members across multiple offices

Qualifications

Bring a strong drive for results, backed by proven success in marketing leadership and team management
Demonstrate deep experience leading marketing efforts within a landscape architecture or related design firm
Hold a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field
Offer 5–10+ years of experience in a Marketing Director or similar leadership role
Bring industry insight, ideally within architecture, engineering, construction, or planning (AEC)
Understand the language of design, including urban design, landscape architecture, and land planning
Showcase professional engagement, with preferred active membership in SMPS
Be highly proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite

Compensation

Health

$0 monthly cost for employee-only medical coverage (PPO or HDHP plan with HSA), and generous employer contributions to spouse/children/family dependent tiers
Monthly firm contributions to your employee HSA, helping you build long-term, tax-advantaged health savings
Dental & vision coverage
Pre-tax flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage

Financial

We’re 100% employee-owned (ESOP), which means you earn ownership in the firm over time and share in its long-term success
401(k) with 100% company match up to 5%, immediately vested
Performance-based bonuses tied to the firm’s success
Employee referral bonuses

Time & Support

Generous paid time off (PTO) that grows with tenure
Seven paid holidays plus two floating holidays you can use anytime
0% interest rental housing loan program for new and relocating team members
Paid family leave
Transportation allowance, including public transit and bike reimbursements
Employee Assistance Program (counseling, financial wellbeing, and legal assistance)
Estate planning support (Lincoln Estate Guidance)
24/7 travel assistance for emergencies when you’re away from home (Lincoln TravelConnect®)

Growth & Experience

Annual firmwide volunteer day, plus additional paid volunteer time to support causes you care about
Professional development through Design Workshop U
Licensure support, memberships, certifications, and learning funds
Tuition assistance for graduate education

Studio Culture

Collaborative, studio-based teams working across the U.S.
Regular studio events and opportunities to connect with colleagues
Exposure to meaningful projects across the U.S. and internationally
A shared focus on design quality, sustainability, and long-term impact

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