Design Manager

Apex Sign Group • San Antonio, TX

12d

About The Position

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.

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

Requirements

• 3+ years of design experience in signage, manufacturing, architecture, or related fields
• Sign industry experience and understanding of estimating practices
• Design Software AI tools
• Process development & root cause analysis
• Team leadership and professional development
• Operational excellence
• AI implementation, Training, & Technology Adoption

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience managing or mentoring designers
• Strong understanding of production ready design preferred
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, and Auto CAD preferred

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

Benefits

• Eligible employees may have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, holiday pay, and retirement plan options.
• We also value professional growth and strive to create opportunities for development, advancement, and long-term success within the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED