SUMMARY 

At SHIELD, we design, build, and install premium custom locker rooms and healthcare casework for professional sports teams, universities, and world-class medical facilities across the U.S. The Proposal & Marketing Specialist plays a critical role in bringing Shield's story to life through high-quality proposals and marketing materials. This role is responsible for the execution, design, and production of compelling, on-brand deliverables that support business development and marketing efforts across all DI&CO companies. This position requires a strong balance of design expertise, project coordination, and communication skills, along with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging, and visually impactful content.

 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS

may include but are not limited to:

Proposal (RFP) Development & Execution

• Design and produce high-impact proposal deliverables, including RFP responses, interview presentations, and pursuit decks


• Translate complex messaging into clear, structured, and visually compelling layouts


• Ensure all proposals are polished, on-brand, and delivered on time


• Partner with the Creative Marketing Manager and Sr. Content Specialist to align on messaging, content, and visual direction


• Maintain consistency and quality while driving continuous improvement across all proposal materials

Marketing Collateral Development

• Create and update marketing assets, including one-sheets, brochures, and sales enablement material


• Support marketing initiatives across all DI&CO companies through design and production execution


• Ensure all materials align with DI brand standards and effectively support business development efforts

Design Execution & Production Ownership

• Own execution within core design tools, including Adobe InDesign, Google Slides, Illustrator, and Photoshop


• Apply, maintain, and evolve templates developed by the Creative Marketing Manager


• Ensure efficient file organization and scalable workflows for repeatable production


• Uphold visual consistency and brand integrity across all deliverable

 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Strong layout, typography, and visual storytelling skills


• Ability to translate strategy and messaging into clear, compelling visuals


• Excellent organizational and time management, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously


• High attention to detail and commitment to quality


• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills; able to work effectively across teams and personalities


• Clear, professional, and diplomatic communication skills


• Comfort working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments


• Proactive problem-solving mindset with the ability to bring clarity to ambiguity


• Ability to give and receive feedback constructively


• Curiosity about industry trends, competitors, and best practices


• Ability to think both creatively and analytically


• Consistently delivers polished, on-brand materials on time


• Produces visually compelling proposals that improve clarity and engagement


• Contributes to increased proposal quality and win rates


• Demonstrates ownership of workflows, organization, and production efficiency


• Effectively collaborates across teams to align messaging and design together

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)


• 3+ years of experience in proposal development, marketing production, or graphic design


• 1+ years of experience in architecture, engineering and construction industry is preferred 


• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Google Slides


• Strong project management and collaboration skills


• Exceptional communication and storytelling ability


• Ability to balance creative execution with strategic objectives