Job Description

Marketing Manager

Location: Nashville, TN (preferred)

Salary Range: $75,000 – $85,000

Reports to: Director of Communications and Business Development

Under the Direction of: Principal of Operations, Chris Mantle

About Hodgson Douglas Landscape Architects

Hodgson Douglas Landscape Architects (HDLA) is an award-winning landscape architecture and urban design firm dedicated to creating meaningful, lasting public and private spaces that connect people to the land and to one another. Based in Nashville, our work spans parks and recreation, civic, institutional, and private development projects throughout the Southeast, Texas, and beyond.

We believe that great design grows from collaboration, creativity, and curiosity — and we’re looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Marketing Manager who shares that belief.

Position Overview

The Marketing Manager will support firm-wide marketing, communications, and business development efforts under the leadership of the Director of Communications and Business Development . This position plays a key role in creating, editing, and managing proposals and marketing materials that reflect the firm’s design values and vision.

The ideal candidate will combine strong graphic and writing skills with an understanding of the design world — someone who enjoys crafting compelling stories, has excellent attention to detail, and is eager to learn how marketing and communications contribute to a design firm’s success.

Key Responsibilities

Proposal and Marketing Production

• Support the Director of Communications and Business Development in creating, editing, and organizing all proposals, RFPs, and RFQs .
• Develop clear, compelling narratives that communicate HDLA’s expertise and design philosophy.
• Manage and maintain up-to-date marketing materials , including project sheets, firm resumes, and portfolio content.
• Coordinate graphic layouts and visual storytelling , ensuring alignment with the firm’s brand, tone, and aesthetic.
• Ensure all written materials are consistent, well-edited, and aligned with HD’s standards of quality and design excellence.

Communications and Outreach

• Assist in researching and identifying key decision makers and emerging markets within both the public and private sectors.
• Support strategic planning and outreach initiatives that position the firm for upcoming opportunities.
• Help organize and track client meetings, follow-ups, and marketing events .
• Manage and create social media content across all platforms, maintaining a consistent brand message.
• Support the Director in implementing annual marketing and communication strategies .

Collaboration and Engagement

• Work closely with design and leadership teams to ensure the firm’s message is clearly represented across all communications.
• Participate in community and professional engagement activities to represent the firm’s brand and values.
• Contribute to a creative, collaborative, and supportive studio culture.

Performance Metrics

Success in this role will be evaluated based on:

• Quality, clarity, and consistency of proposal and marketing deliverables.
• Ability to maintain schedules and deadlines for submissions.
• Contribution to the firm’s visibility and communication effectiveness.
• Support and collaboration with the Director of Communications and firm leadership.
• Engagement with the professional and local community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, or related field .
• 0–3 years of experience in marketing, communications, or related fields (experience in a design or A/E firm preferred).
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills with impeccable grammar and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in graphic design software , especially Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Understanding of — or strong interest in — the landscape architecture and design industry .
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple deadlines.
• Enthusiasm for collaboration, storytelling, and community engagement.

Why Join Us

At HDLA, you’ll be part of a team that believes in design as a force for connection and community. You’ll gain hands-on experience working alongside firm leadership and the Director of Communications, contributing directly to how the firm presents itself and pursues new opportunities.

This is a unique opportunity to grow your career in marketing and design communications — while helping shape the future of a respected, creative landscape architecture firm.

Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and work samples in PDF format to Christopher Mantle at [email protected].

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