Graphic Designer, Proposals – Marketing

McCoy Rockford

. Serve as a marketing, proposal, and design resource across Houston, Austin, and San Antonio .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in proposal production and graphic design, with advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite and PowerPoint. Proven ability to manage multiple projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and maintain high-quality standards under tight deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Adobe InDesignAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopProposal ProductionProject Coordination

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Hard Skills

Graphic DesignProposal ProductionMulti-Page LayoutsTemplate CreationPhotography Skills

Soft Skills

Organizational JudgmentStakeholder ManagementCollaborationAttention to DetailInfluencing Without Authority

Tools & Technologies

PowerPointCanvaMicrosoft 365SharePointTeams

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

A&DConstructionCommercial Real EstateInteriorsB2B Marketing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a marketing, proposal, and design resource across Houston, Austin, and San Antonio
Manage RFP and proposal intake, calendars, deadlines, and compliance checklists
Design and produce proposals, bid decks, client presentations, and reusable templates
Maintain the proposal content library, including boilerplate, team bios, project sheets, case studies, project photos, and certifications
Gather inputs from sales, design, project management, and finance; manage version control and final packaging
Prepare materials for tours, presentations, client interviews, and key pursuits
Track proposal volume, deadlines met, and win/loss results
Design print and digital collateral, including sector booklets, flyers, one-pagers, case studies, social media, email, web, showroom, event, and trade show materials
Manage print production and vendor coordination
Create co-branded marketing materials and campaigns with manufacturer partners, including Steelcase
Collaborate with the Marketing Director and cross-functional teams across all three markets
Independently manage priorities, competing deadlines, and deliverables across multiple markets
Build relationships with leadership, sales, business development, and other stakeholders to support business growth
Develop proposal strategies with the Marketing Director and sales leadership
Establish workflows, quality-control processes, and communication practices
Coordinate professional photographers and capture original showroom, event, and behind-the-scenes photos
Edit, organize, and maintain a searchable photo and asset library
Support events, activations, showroom tours, and openings, including on-site support
Provide remote support to Austin and San Antonio and travel between markets as needed
Work occasional evenings and weekends for events and activations
Deliver first-90-day and first-year proposal, collateral, template, KPI, and asset-library objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of experience in graphic design or proposal production
Strong portfolio including proposals, presentations, multi-page layouts, and collateral
Advanced skills in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Advanced PowerPoint and Canva skills, including building reusable templates
Ability to work independently from brand guidelines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to collaborate effectively with geographically dispersed teams and leadership
Strong organizational judgment and stakeholder management
Ability to influence without direct authority
Ability to balance competing priorities across multiple markets while maintaining quality and meeting strict deadlines
Track record of meeting hard deadlines
High attention to detail, especially for compliance requirements and quality deliverables
Ability and willingness to travel between Houston, Austin, and San Antonio as business needs require
Valid driver’s license and motor vehicle record meeting Company safety, operational, and insurance standards
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Graphic Design, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered
Preferred: experience in A&D, construction, commercial real estate, interiors, furniture, or B2B marketing with long sales cycles
Preferred: photography skills, including architectural or interior photography
Preferred: Adobe Lightroom and digital asset management experience
Preferred: familiarity with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Teams
Preferred: print production experience
Preferred: experience collaborating with sales, operations, and leadership teams on pursuits
Preferred: basic understanding of web content management
Preferred: strong organizational and project coordination skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Growth opportunity, including opportunities to lead the proposal function or take on senior design responsibilities
Remote support to Austin and San Antonio
Opportunities to work on company-wide initiatives and special projects
Portfolio review and design presentation interview process