Research + Design Associate (Part-Time)

Are you passionate about the arts, architecture and creating a better world for all? Dovetail Design Strategists, LLC is a boutique independent architect selection consulting firm based in Manhattan. Two days per week. This position offers the opportunity for growth with exposure to a wider scope of duties.Tasks: General Research• Thoughtful and detailed written research and creation of topic dossiers• Image research for Dovetail presentations, lectures and publications Project-Based Research and Analysis• Historical research on current Dovetail projects• Image research for presentations to clients• Gather data for benchmarking and analysis Creative Project-Based Work• Format documents• Utilize overall templates, graphics, and illustrations for documents• Collaborate with Dovetail’s graphic designer to ideate and create original illustrations for documents• Create comparative analysis charts and matrixes• Generate PPT presentations for projects and Dovetail lectures• Draft copy for project materials• Copy-edit and proof-read project documents• Provide editorial comments on project documents• Interface directly with graphic and web designers• Assist with photographing, archiving, and documenting Dovetail process and project outcomes• Assist in preparation for key client meetings and attending as appropriate Social Media Management• Edit photos and draft copy for Dovetail LinkedIn and Instagram with provided and created content• Draft content and collaborate on design for Dovetail’s digital newsletter sent via Mailchimp• Coordinate and oversee Mailchimp blasts Administrative/Communications• Assist with managing client communications• Maintain existing organized filing system of paper and electronic documents• Oversee packaging and mailing of documents to project participants• Process expense reports• Manage Dovetail’s industry conference, lecture, and speaking calendar• Collaborate with team members to update and maintain Dovetail knowledge management systems• Ensure office remains well stocked with all necessary supplies Qualifications and Skills• Minimum five years’ work experience, must include experience in an-person office setting• Graduate degree required• Proficiency in Advanced Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and InDesign) required• Familiarity with Mailchimp required• Graphic design background a plus• Strong Mac skills• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal• Strong visual presentation and technical skills• Spoken and written fluency in English required. Additional language a plus.