Why You

You are an individual with a marketing, communications, or architecture or interior design background who has focused your career on marketing and communications. As a marketing coordinator at Oculus, you will assist our marketing department in coordinating all its marketing efforts including client pursuits, branding, social media, and public relations, which help us Connect | Shape | Move people, experiences, sensibilities, and spaces. Market types include commercial, education, government, hospitality, industrial, medical, pet care, retail, and workplace. Some things you will do:

• Work with Marketing Director, Market Directors, and Owners to assist in the execution of marketing and business development endeavors
• Assist Marketing Director with developing and implementing firm marketing plans & budgets
• Coordinate with PR team
• Oversee marketing team – Delegate assignments and schedule staff
• Prepare of qualifications, proposals, presentations, marketing correspondence, and marketing materials, including postcards, trifolds, and brochures
• Develop background research on target markets and potential clients
• Assist in planning, scheduling, and executing company events and meetings

You should have 7+ years of related experience and at least an Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Marketing, Communications, or related field. Experience in Architecture/Interior Design/Engineering/Construction industry preferred. You will be a highly organized individual with the ability to juggle multiple people and projects simultaneously. Other skills you need:

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Cosential/UNET, WordPress, Blogger, etc.
• Excellent grammar, punctuation, spelling, and overall business/technical writing abilities; press release experience preferred with the ability to accurately proofread
• Graphic design capability with page layout skills and attention to visual details
• Photo editing skills desirable
• Website update skills desirable
• Responsive to strict deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Professional attitude
• Flexibility and willingness to work extended hours to meet deadlines
• Ability to work well under pressure and with confidential information

Why Now

Oculus will tailor this role to your strengths and interests. You will experience greater job satisfaction collaborating with a creative team, developing your skills, increasing your autonomy, and having a career path to follow. You can work in the office three or more days a week at headquarters in Downtown St. Louis, our Dallas office nestled in the heart of the City Center District, or our Downtown Portland office.

Be part of our growth. We are leveraging social media, new branding, marketing campaigns, and PR initiatives to position the firm to win more design-oriented projects and expand our market presence. To do so, we need to increase the bench strength of our department to support Oculus Inc.
 

Why Here

Oculus is WBE-certified and is regularly honored with industry rankings and awards for architecture and design. Here is a look at a few:

• Design STL – 2023 Architect and Designer Awards Winner – Commercial Restaurant Space category for Georgie’s
• Portland Architects – Best Commercial Architects 2024
• St. Louis Small Business Monthly – Winning Workplace 2021
• Dallas Architect – The Best Office Architects in Dallas 2024

Oculus fosters a people-centric culture, one where the cornerstones are flexibility, employee well-being, professional development, and giving back to the community.

• Get involved in pro bono and volunteer initiatives – Oculus supports the United Way and other organizations
• Take advantage of CEU workshops and get the cost of membership dues covered
• Structure your work week with our flexible hybrid model
• Light up your 4th of July by visiting headquarters to watch one-of-a-kind fireworks against the iconic backdrop of the mighty Mississippi River and the breathtaking Gateway Arch

Salary will be based on experience. Bonus opportunities are available. In addition to salary plus bonus, Oculus pays 100% of the staff member’s medical and dental insurance, offers life and disability insurance – STD and LTD, and a dollar-for-dollar 401k match of 4 percent. Additionally, internal growth is an important part of your total rewards – we offer mentoring opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Please Note: We do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from Oculus Inc. Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. We will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring manager.
 

How to Apply

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and work samples.