Design Manager
About Apex Sign Group
At Apex Sign Group, we provide worry free signage solutions with high quality results, proactive communication, and reliable delivery that is on time and on budget. Our team brings together creative thinking, engineering precision, and nationwide capabilities to design, manufacture, install, and service signage solutions tailored to each customer’s needs. Guided by our pillars of success onboarding, design and program management, manufacturing, installation, and service we are focused on delivering a seamless experience from concept to completion. As Apex grows, we continue to invest in leadership that can scale our operations while upholding the innovation, craftsmanship, and service excellence our clients expect.
Position Overview
The Design Manager leads the Apex design team and puts clear processes in place to improve efficiency, teamwork, and design accuracy. This role guides both the creative and operational side of the work, helping projects move smoothly from concept to customer Presentation to production and installation
Functional Competencies
- Sign Design and Problem Solving
- Sign industry experience and understanding of estimating practices
- Design Software
- AI tools
Leadership Competencies
• Process development & root cause analysis
• Team leadership and professional development
• Operational excellence
• AI implementation, Training, & Technology Adoption
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and mentor the Apex design team
• Implement scalable workflows and production ready design standards
• Introduce automation and AI-driven tools to improve efficiency
• Maintain quality control across all design deliverables
• Improve communication between design and project management
Performance Metrics
• Reduced design turnaround times
• Improved production accuracy and reduced fabrication errors
• Team development and mentorship success
• Implementation of innovative workflow improvements