VAUGHN & MELTON CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. (V&M) – KNOXVILLE, TN is currently seeking a Proposal and Graphic Design Specialist with experience developing qualification-based proposals and implementing company brand identity. As a brand ambassador and a member of the marketing team, this role contributes to our brand’s visual identity by producing content across a variety of channels and touchpoints. Our focus is on the creation and production of qualification-based proposals to generate revenue. This position reports to the Chief Marketing Officer. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Collaborative scheduling, development and production of proposals, qualifications, and presentations. 
• Develop, maintain and update marketing collateral, including resumes, project sheets, project lists, and brochures. 
• Develop, maintain and update project and client data in firmwide databases and marketing collateral. 
• Develop and produce graphic marketing collateral, specifically video and animation 
• Develop a strong understanding of the Vaughn & Melton brand and the ability to extend the brand to all marketing collateral. 
• Evaluates information and final proposal to determine that response meets client's request and follows up with contributors to close any gaps. 
• Analyzes documents to ensure a quality standard and compliance with internal guidelines. 
• Support other offices and/or national sector- or discipline-specific initiatives, as required. 
• Provide support and coordination on public relation efforts for content and social media channels. 
• Work with project teams on special projects or needs. 
• Create collateral for events, including but not limited to, conferences, career fairs, project tours, etc. 
• Assist with internal communication.

FSLA STATUS:        Non-Exempt / Hourly 

JOB STATUS:          Full-Time 

REPORTS TO:          Chief Marketing Officer 

AMOUNT OF TRAVEL REQUIRED:  During non-COVID Environment 20% 

WORK SCHEDULE:   Generally, M-F 8a-5p + 

WORK LOCATION:    Knoxville, TN (Preferred) or Nashville, TN  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Highly motivated, strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and decisive, self-directed mindset 
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment including having strong organizational and time management skills, and effectively handle multiple time-sensitive requests 
• Excellent writing skills 
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills 
• Proven positioning and/or marketing communication skills 
• Excellent initiative and strategic thinking skills 
• Strong planning, organizational and multi-task project management skills 
• Demonstrated attention to detail 
• Ability to work with and influence a team and others 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team, build relationships and work effectively at all levels of an organization including with technical staff 
• Strong ability to achieve visual transition of text into graphics, charts or diagrams 
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines with a quality product 
• Demonstrated business maturity and professionalism 
• Excellent use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint 
• Expert Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop and the Adobe Creative Suite is required 
• Must have high quality attention to detail with strong focus on producing quality deliverables consistent with company brand standards 
• Critical thinking skills

JOB QUALIFICATIONS 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, graphics, communications, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 
• Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT 

VAUGHN & MELTON CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We offer competitive salaries based on experience, an excellent benefit package and an enjoyable work environment.  We are proud to be an affirmative action employer that values diversity as a strength and fosters an environment of mutual respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, pregnancy, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or status within any other protected group.  Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. ensures non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer.