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Marketing Manager

Dga Open · verified Oct 9, 2026
San Diego Full-time Manager General Marketing

At a glance

Manager-level General Marketing role at Dga. San Diego · full-time · $110,000–$150,000 base.

SalaryStated by Dga
$110,000 – $150,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from DgaOur estimate for the market: $75,100–$107,875Median $85,000
Above the market median of $85,000 for mid-level general marketing roles in San Diego.
Worked out from 14 postings that stated pay, median $85,000. Last updated Oct 9, 2026.
RoleGeneral Marketing
SeniorityManager
LocationSan Diego
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$110,000–$150,000
PostedOct 9, 2026 · today
Role brief

growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Lead pursuit work through the presentation, producing proposals, qualifications packages and decks for San Diego and Orange County
  • Agree on response deadlines and priorities with principals, office leads and staff for RFPs and other marketing requests
  • Maintain proposals, service requests, resumes, project summaries and images, applying the firm’s branded templates
  • Track business intelligence and market opportunities, oversee the office marketing budget and brief leaders in weekly meetings
  • Arrange project photo shoots with marketing colleagues and project managers

What you bring

  • At least seven years in marketing for AEC or another professional services environment
  • A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, English, graphic design or another listed discipline
  • Strong writing and visual design skills, with experience using MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite
  • Hands-on knowledge of InDesign, Google Docs, Sheets and Slides

Who this fits

This role suits a self-directed marketer who can manage competing pursuits and produce polished content with limited oversight. You’ll work in the San Diego office three days each week, including Tuesdays and Thursdays, and occasionally represent the office in Orange County. Applicants need unrestricted US work authorization.

From the employer

At DGA, we believe great architecture starts with great collaboration. DGA is seeking a creative
and adaptable Marketing Manager to join our Sacramento office. We believe great architecture
begins with collaboration and strive to design environments that support well-being, health, and
learning. As a firm of 180+ planning, architecture, and interiors professionals, we blend art,
science, and technology to improve lives and communities.


DGA’s five California locations function as a single, collaborative team, providing seamless
service, shared expertise, and a consistent commitment to excellence across all projects. The
Marketing Manager will work closely with senior management on developing marketing
strategies for pursuits in the San Diego and the greater Los Angeles regions. You will be the
main driver responsible for the development and production of proposals, qualifications
packages, and presentations for the San Diego and Orange County offices. As a member of the
firm-wide marketing team, you will help plan and produce high-quality marketing materials and
contribute to engaging social media posts and other communications, all of which enhance the
connectedness and unity of our firm across all locations.


The candidate we seek is able to prioritize and simultaneously manage multiple pursuits. You
are a good people-person with great time management skills, and able to produce good looking
and good sounding content with little supervision.


As a marketing manager at DGA, you will:

  • Manage the project pursuit process from inception through presentation.
  • Ensure marketing content is well-written and graphically interesting using DGA’s
    branded templates
  • Work closely with principals, office leaders, and staff to establish priorities and timelines
    for developing responses to RFP/Qs and other marketing-related matters.
  • Develop and maintain marketing-related documents, including short form proposals and
    additional services requests, presentations, resumes, project cut-sheets, and project
    images
  • Research and disseminate business intelligence, market developments, trends, and
    opportunities that align with DGA’s core markets.
  • Develop and maintain an office marketing budget with the office lead principal
  • Update firm principals and leaders on marketing-related matters in weekly staff
    meetings.
  • Work with marketing staff and project managers on project photo-shoots.
  • Additional marketing-related responsibilities as needed.
  • While this position focuses on in-house marketing collateral and pursuits, DGA will
    support any desires for community connections provided the primary descriptions above
    are maintained


You’ll bring to DGA:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Communications, English, Graphic Design or other
    design-related disciplines.
  • A minimum of 7 years of marketing experience within the AEC industry or other
  • professional services environment.
  • Knowledge of the AEC industry in San Diego (Los Angeles region a plus)
  • Familiarity with the preparation of proposals in a variety of sectors from private to Federal and higher education clients
  • Strong writing and graphic skills are required.
  • The ideal candidate will learn and absorb an understanding of the project scope, our required services and be able to draft letter proposals acknowledging same.
  • Excellent spoken and written communication and time management skills.
  • Experience with MS Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite software is required.
  • Strong hands on knowledge of InDesign, Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Slides
  • Ability to work independently and remain flexible with your time and tasks.
  • Be personable, eager to win, and naturally curious.


DGA has returned to work in the office three days per week. Our San Diego office mandates
Tuesday and Thursday as in office days, the third day is your choice. This position will be
located in the San Diego office with occasional representation in the Orange County office.


DGA is a people-focused firm. When asked what makes working at DGA enjoyable, the number
one answer is the people. At DGA, you can expect great pay, excellent benefits including
medical, dental, vision, disability, 401k, PTO, and an annual staff development allowance. We
also have a very generous bonus program.


At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay salary range for this position is
between $110,000 to $150,000 commensurate with qualifications


No solicitors or recruiters, please. Applicants for this position must have unrestricted right to
work in the United States. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer who values
workplace diversity.


To apply, please include your resume and writing sample.

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