About the Role
We are seeking a Business Development Specialist to support our leadership team in cultivating new opportunities and elevating the firm’s presence across high-end residential, hospitality, and cultural projects. This role sits at the intersection of design, storytelling, and strategy—ideal for someone who is visually driven, detail-oriented, and excited to grow within a globally recognized design practice. As a Business Development Specialist, you will coordinate a wide range of tasks, simultaneously, for multiple projects, and thus, attention to detail is of the outmost importance.
Working closely with Partners and the Business Development leadership, you will help shape how the studio presents itself to prospective clients through beautifully crafted proposals, presentations, and curated portfolios. You will also assist in tracking new opportunities, coordinating outreach efforts, and supporting the day-to-day operations of the business development pipeline.
This is a fast-paced and collaborative environment that values curiosity, precision, and a strong design sensibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Business Development team and Partners in pursuing new project opportunities
- Assist in the preparation and coordination of RFP/RFQ responses, pitch decks, and client presentations with a strong emphasis on visual quality and storytelling
- Help curate and maintain project portfolios, case studies, and marketing materials to reflect the firm’s evolving body of work
- Contribute to the creation of bespoke presentations tailored to high-profile clients and pursuits
- Maintain and update internal databases, including CRM systems and project archives
- Track incoming inquiries and support initial research, vetting, and reporting of new opportunities
- Conduct market and client research within the architecture and design landscape
- Assist with coordination of events, exhibitions, lectures, and press initiatives
- Provide general administrative and organizational support to the BD team
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in proposals, business development, marketing, or related role
- · Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, design-led environment
- Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
- Interest in architecture, interiors, and the global design landscape
Who You Are
- Design-sensitive with a strong eye for layout, typography, and composition
- Polished, professional, and confident communicating with internal teams and external stakeholders
- Energized by working on high-profile, design-driven projects
