Career Opportunities


June 2024

Marketing
Coordinator

Quackenbush Architects + Planners is an award-winning design firm known for its creative and thoughtful design solutions for communities throughout South Carolina. Our small, tight-knit team thrives on collaboration and innovation.

We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and highly motivated Marketing Coordinator to join our team in the vibrant heart of downtown Columbia. If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for marketing and design, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  • Produce high-quality content for proposals, project presentations, marketing communications, award submissions, and event advertising materials.

  • Collaborate closely with firm leadership to build long-term strategic relationships with existing clients and generate new leads and business opportunities. 

  • Network and represent the firm in the community at professional and civic organizations and conferences.

  • Manage the client database and lists using CRM software.

  • Coordinate and manage social media content and posting schedules.

  • Oversee and update website content to ensure consistency with the firm's branding and objectives.

  • Coordinate architectural photography and videography projects.

Benefits

  • Health & Wellness benefits, FSA, and HSA

  • 401(K) Retirement Plan with company match

  • Paid Time Off and Holidays

  • Flex Time and Compressed Scheduling options

  • Professional Development opportunities and membership dues for professional organizations

Required Qualifications

  • Diploma/Degree in marketing, communications, design, or a related field

  • 3-5+ years of graphic design experience

  • Expert proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite
    (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite
    (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams)

  • Exceptional skills in presentation, customer service, organization, communication, and prioritization

  • Adaptability across all platforms including print, digital, and infographics

  • Experience with social media management


Application Process

Applicants may submit a digital cover letter, resume, and portfolio to pdq@quackenbusharchitects.com. We will review applicants and contact individuals of interest for an interview.

Must possess a valid driver’s license, and due to the nature of this work, U.S citizenship is required.

December 2023

Architect

Quackenbush Architects + Planners is seeking a talented and highly motivated architect to join our award winning practice specializing in creative and thoughtful design solutions throughout the state of South Carolina. Q+ offers a well-balanced, holistic approach to work and life. We enjoy the benefit of a small, tight-knit firm structure that allows individuals to have a voice and opportunities to cultivate successful careers and connections with peers.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with project teams at all design phases including programming, schematic design, design development, and construction documents.

  • Develop design concepts using sketches, drawings, renderings, and models.

  • Work directly with engineers and consultants during design to ensure coordination between disciplines.

  • Participate in construction administration including conducting site visits, preparing field reports, reviewing submittals, and answering contractor questions.

  • Communicate with project stakeholders including clients, owners representatives, consultants, contractors, and code officials to achieve overall project objectives.

  • Contribute to the collaborative culture of the design studio by participating in firm wide charettes and other office initiatives.

  • Engage in professional development and continuing education activities, and seek community leadership opportunities.

Required Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience

  • Hold a professional degree in Architecture.

  • Registered Architect or actively seeking registration.

  • Problem solving abilities that lead to innovative solutions.

  • Excellent oral, written, and graphic communication skills.

  • Experience in producing quality construction documents and an understanding of building detailing.

  • Proficiency with Revit is required. Experience with 3D modeling and visualization software including Enscape and Lumion is preferred.


Application Process

Applicants may submit a digital cover letter, resume, and portfolio to pdq@quackenbusharchitects.com. We will review applicants and contact individuals of interest for an interview.

Must possess a valid driver’s license, and due to the nature of this work, U.S citizenship is required.