Marketing & Design Specialist

The Thrasher Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering and consulting firm that has grown throughout the Mid-Atlantic region over the past 40+ years. Our team includes professionals in civil engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, and field services — all driven by a shared commitment to the communities we serve. We are seeking a Marketing & Design Specialist for our Bridgeport, WV office location. The Marketing & Design Specialist plays a key role in supporting The Thrasher Group's business development, marketing, and communications efforts. This position combines graphic design, strategic thinking, proposal development, and content creation to help the firm pursue new opportunities, strengthen client relationships, and communicate complex ideas effectively. This is not a traditional graphic design position. While strong design skills are essential, success in this role requires curiosity, critical thinking, strong communication skills, and a desire to learn about the industries and communities we serve. The ideal candidate understands that great design is more than aesthetics—it is a tool for communicating ideas, influencing decisions, and telling compelling stories. This position works closely with technical staff, project managers, leadership, and marketing team members to develop proposals, create print and digital ads, corporate presentations, marketing materials, general branding assignments, and client communications that support the firm's continued growth. Key Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and produce proposals, qualifications packages, statements of interest, interview presentations, and other business development materials.
• Research clients, communities, projects, funding opportunities, industry trends, and competitors to support strategic pursuits and marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with technical staff and project teams to gather information, identify key messages, and develop compelling content for proposals, presentations, and marketing materials.
• Transform complex technical information into clear, persuasive, and audience-focused communications.
• Create presentation materials, graphics, infographics, maps, charts, and visual elements that improve understanding and strengthen communication.
• Write, edit, and format project descriptions, staff resumes, case studies, award submissions, articles, and marketing content.
• Develop print and digital marketing materials, advertisements, event materials, recruitment materials, and promotional pieces.
• Assist and curate content for websites, social media, email marketing, and other communication initiatives as needed.
• Maintain proposal, presentation, and marketing templates while ensuring consistency with company brand standards.
• Manage multiple deadlines and priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality. Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, as well as other contemporary design platforms and web applications.
• Strong visual communication and layout design skills.
• Excellent written communication, editing, and research abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Word.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Preferred Qualifications
• Professional experience in marketing, communications, graphic design, or a related field.
• Experience developing proposals, presentations, and pursuit materials.
• Experience in architecture, engineering, construction, planning, economic development, transportation, infrastructure, or other professional services industries.

What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate is naturally curious and wants to understand how things work. They enjoy learning about projects, communities, infrastructure, architecture, engineering, and the people behind them. They ask thoughtful questions, seek context before beginning a task, and think beyond the immediate request. This position is not limited to graphic design. Successful candidates must be comfortable researching, writing, interviewing technical staff, developing presentations, and learning about the industries and communities we serve. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, contributes ideas, anticipates needs, and understands that effective communication is about more than making something look good. The most successful candidate will combine strong design skills with strategic thinking, creativity, curiosity, and a commitment to helping the firm communicate more effectively and win work. What Success Looks Like The successful candidate will become a trusted resource to both the marketing team and technical staff by helping transform complex ideas into persuasive, visually engaging, and strategically focused communications. They will not simply execute assignments but will actively contribute ideas, identify opportunities for improvement, and help strengthen the firm's ability to pursue, win, and deliver work. Why Thrasher Thrasher provides an excellent benefits package including: Health, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance and company-paid short- and long-term disability 401(k) with company matching Paid parental leave and paid time off Tuition assistance and professional development support An emphasis is placed on professional development through structured goal setting and specialized training opportunities. Professional growth is recognized through bonuses and annual salary reviews. In promoting a family-oriented culture, we recognize the importance of work-life balance and schedule flexibility. The Thrasher Group conducts pre-employment drug screens and background checks on all applicants who accept offers of employment. Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition of employment. EEO/AA/E-Verify