Why Every Architecture Practice Needs a Strong Marketing Team

Vivid Recruitment • July 16, 2026

As Architecture and Interior Design practices continue to compete for high-quality projects, marketing has become far more than a support function.


From producing compelling bids and submissions to strengthening brand presence, creating engaging content and building lasting client relationships, the right marketing professional can have a significant impact on the growth of a practice.


Yet finding experienced marketing talent with an understanding of the Architecture and Design industry isn't always easy.



The Growing Importance of Marketing in Architecture


"At Vivid, we've always believed our role is to connect clients with the right people, whether that's through our own recruitment expertise or by introducing trusted specialists. Lucy shares our relationship-first approach, and partnering with New Chapter Talent means we can confidently support our clients with specialist marketing recruitment whenever they need it."

- Lee Stevens, Director & Principal Recruitment Consultant, Vivid Recruitment

Today's marketing teams do much more than update websites and manage social media.


They are responsible for:

  • Developing winning bids and submissions
  • Coordinating award entries
  • Managing client communications
  • Building brand awareness
  • Supporting business development initiatives
  • Producing project photography and case studies
  • Managing digital marketing campaigns
  • Creating content that showcases a practice's expertise


For many businesses, these roles have become essential to winning work and maintaining a competitive edge.


Finding the Right Marketing Professional


Marketing recruitment within the Architecture and Design industry is highly specialised.


The best candidates understand not only marketing principles but also the unique nature of architectural projects, design processes and professional services.


Whether you're hiring a Marketing Coordinator, Communications Manager, Bid Coordinator or Brand Manager, industry experience can make all the difference.


Introducing Our Preferred Marketing Recruitment Partner


At Vivid Recruitment, we've always focused on what we do best: connecting Architecture, Interior Design, Planning and Engineering businesses with exceptional talent.


When our clients asked us whether we knew a trusted recruiter specialising in marketing professionals, we wanted to recommend someone who shared our values and commitment to quality.


That's why we're pleased to announce our preferred referral partnership with Lucy Bolan, Founder & Director of New Chapter Talent.


With more than 20 years of recruitment experience, Lucy specialises in placing marketing professionals across Architecture products and services, FMCG, Health and Insurance. She recruits permanent and contract professionals across:

  • Marketing
  • Communications
  • Bids & Submissions
  • Brand
  • Digital Marketing


Like Vivid Recruitment, New Chapter Talent is an independent Australian business built on genuine relationships, honest advice and personalised service. It makes this partnership a natural fit.


Supporting Our Clients Beyond Our Core Specialties


Our goal has always been simple: provide the best possible recruitment solutions for our clients.


Sometimes that means recruiting directly. Other times, it means introducing clients to trusted specialists who can provide expertise outside our core disciplines.


Through our partnership with New Chapter Talent, our clients now have access to specialist marketing recruitment support across Australia, while continuing to work with Vivid for Architecture, Interior Design, Planning and Engineering recruitment.


If you're planning your next marketing hire or would like an introduction to Lucy, we'd be delighted to help.


Get in touch with Lee Stevens today to learn more about how this partnership can support your business.


Contact Lee


Want to discuss your next role?


Contact Lee Stevens, Principal Recruitment Consultant, Architecture & Design -

📲 0406 470 020 

📧 lee@vividrecruitment.com.au


You can also connect with Lee on LinkedIn or follow the Vivid Recruitment LinkedIn page for more industry insights, news, jobs and general chit chat and tips!


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