Deputy Director, Marketing and Communications

Matrix Design Group, Inc•Denver, CO

3d•$120,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Deputy Director, MARCOM, is a hands-on senior leadership role that combines strategic vision with day-to-day operational execution. This position oversees the marketing and graphics team, manages campaigns across all 13 business units, and works closely with the Director of Marketing & Communications, Chief Strategy Officer, and senior leadership to translate corporate goals into actionable marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of progressive marketing experience, including team leadership, multi-channel marketing execution, and experience in professional services marketing, with AEC or related industry experience strongly preferred. They are both strategic and execution-focused, capable of balancing multiple priorities, mentoring staff, managing cross-functional stakeholders and vendors, and maintaining high-quality standards across campaigns, digital initiatives, events, and creative production. This is a new position and is a hybrid role based in Denver, CO.

Requirements

5–10 years of progressive marketing experience including team leadership or direct oversight of marketing and/or creative resources.
Experience in professional services marketing; AEC or related industry experience preferred.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and ability to review, guide, or contribute to creative work.
Demonstrated professional writing and editing experience across digital and print channels.
Hands-on experience managing social media and digital marketing campaigns, including content development and performance tracking.
Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
Portfolio required demonstrating writing samples, visual/graphic work, and relevant marketing projects.
Bachelor’s degree required in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field; advanced degree a plus.

Responsibilities

Demonstrated experience developing and executing integrated marketing strategies aligned with organizational growth goals.
Strong analytical mindset with experience tracking KPIs, evaluating campaign performance, and reporting insights to senior leadership.
Familiarity with CRM and marketing automation platforms (e.g., Deltek/VantagePoint, Smartsheet’s, etc.).
Proven ability to lead change, improve processes, and manage marketing operations across a matrixed organization.
Partner with executive leadership and business unit leaders to align marketing priorities with firm-wide growth strategies.
Translate corporate and business unit goals into integrated marketing plans that support revenue growth, market expansion, and client acquisition.
Support market and sector positioning strategies, helping differentiate Matrix Design Group in competitive environments.
Collaborate with business development teams to strengthen pursuit strategies, go-to-market messaging, and client-facing materials.
Identify opportunities to expand brand presence and thought leadership in key markets and growth sectors.
Lead, mentor, and manage the marketing and graphics team, including junior graphic designers and marketing admin support.
Oversee production of marketing content across multiple channels (print, digital, social media, website, events).
Manage website content and updates, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines, SEO best practices, and timely publication.
Execute digital marketing campaigns and social media strategy, including content development, posting, and performance tracking.
Track social media performance metrics, create reports, and provide insights to guide strategy.
Provide creative/art direction for graphic design projects, including coordination of collateral, event materials, and promotional items.
Manage the industry event tracker and coordinate internal teams to plan and execute industry events, trade shows, and conferences, including marketing collateral, booth graphics, and promotional items.
Use Adobe Creative Suite to guide and contribute to creative work.