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Professional Project/Client Manager for Creative Sign Company

12/4/2025

Manage the entire sign lifecycle from client consultations to final installation, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Act as the crucial link between clients, salespersons, designers, and the production team.

Salary

60320 - 66656 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

11-50 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Your brand is one of the most important assets of your business. It’s how the outside world sees you. American Sign Studio can help you ensure it’s on target, consistent, and generating results. Usually, with a brief conversation, you can find out if there’s any benefit to getting together & having a more in-depth conversation. We help businesses all the time by discovering ways to enhance your branding, messaging & differentiate yourself from the competition by visually communicating in some really cool ways. Reach out and let us know if you would like to discover the possible opportunities & benefits that may be waiting for you. We are not just a creative company; American Sign Studio executes. We help identify the most effective methods to visually communicate your messages & branding. We fulfill your needs by delivering & installing a comprehensive sign package for your target audiences. I'd like to share some solutions & services that deliver your benefits. Explore our capabilities listed below. Design & Services: Branding, Interior Design, Color Spectrometry, Permitting, Site Surveys, Project Management, National Accounts Network Indoor & Outdoor Solutions: ADA & Wayfinding Signs, Lobby Signs, Environmental Graphics, Canvas & Vinyl Prints, Monument Signs, Post & Panel Signs, Pylon & Pole Signs, Blade & Hanging Signs, Electrical & Channel Letter Signs Additional Solutions: Logomats, Awnings, Event & Trade Show Displays, Flags, Banners, Fleet Vehicle Wraps Equipment: Engraver, Laser, Large Format Printing, Plotter, Laminator, Bucket Trucks & Cranes Trade Work: Repair, Installation, LED Conversions, Paint, Masonry, Fabrication, Refacing

About the Role

Benefits:

401(k)
Company parties
Competitive salary
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development

Professional and Personal Growth is just one of the benefits you will get out of being a Professional Project/Client Manager for our fast-growing creative company that designs, fabricates, and installs high-impact signs and experiential graphics for clients across various market segments. We love to transform spaces & elevate brands through a blend of artistry and precision. Our team thrives on creativity, innovation, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional client experiences.

We are seeking an experienced and highly-motivated Project/Client Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be the linchpin of our projects, managing the entire sign lifecycle from client consultations to final installation. You will act as the crucial link between our clients, salespersons, designers, and production team, ensuring that every project is delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.

YOU MUST LIVE IN THE COLUMBUS MSA.

BENEFITS

Great Culture & Work Environment
Competitive Salary
401K - pending
Health Insurance
Bonus Potential
Mentorship
Opportunities for Advancement
Continuous training
PTO - Paid Vacation & Holidays

Key Responsibilities

Client Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and managing expectations with clear, consistent communication.
Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans, including detailed timelines, budgets, and resource allocation. Conduct site surveys and manage the permitting process with local authorities.
Team Coordination: Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams including designers, production artists, fabricators, and installers to ensure seamless execution. Conduct project kick-off and progress meetings.
Budget and Vendor Management: Oversee project budgets, track expenses, and ensuring profitability
Quality Control: Monitor the quality of all deliverables from design proofs to the finished product. Enforce high-quality standards and ensure brand consistency.
Risk Management: Proactively identify potential risks or issues and develop mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
Vendor Management: maintaining relationships, overseeing the selection, communication, cost-effectiveness and performance of third-party suppliers who provide specialized materials or services like complex hardware, components, or installation crews.

Qualifications and Skills

Experience: Proven experience as a Client/Project Manager in the sign manufacturing, architectural, interior design, the construction industry or similar is required. Experience with graphic design and branding is a plus.
Project Management Skills: Strong familiarity with project management methodologies and software (e.g., Monday.com or similar).
Industry Knowledge: A deep understanding of construction, multi-family housing construction, commercial real estate, the design process, signage fabrication & installation process, materials, and relevant local regulations (e.g., ADA compliance).
Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders.
Problem-Solving: A detail-oriented, solution-driven mindset with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Client/Project Management, Construction, Design) or equivalent work experience.
Attitude: Coach-ability & a great personality.
People Skills: Strong customer service skills and the ability to manage all the many types of people.
Aesthetic Sensibility: Eye for design and a high level of taste.
Certifications: PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, CSM, or similar certifications are not necessary but helpful.

YOU MUST LIVE IN THE COLUMBUS MSA.

We have a strong desire to higher someone not just for today, but for a candidate who can grow with the organization and actively find solutions to challenges our organization we will face.

Compensation: $60,320.00 - $66,656.00 per year

Signworld is an organization of independently owned sign companies, throughout North America, offering a wide array of signage to local and national clients. If you’re interested in joining a company that offers flexibility, a great company culture, competitive compensation and opportunities for growth… look no further than your local Signworld affiliate!

Key Skills

Client ManagementProject PlanningTeam CoordinationBudget ManagementQuality ControlRisk ManagementVendor ManagementCommunicationProblem-SolvingProject Management SkillsIndustry KnowledgePeople SkillsAesthetic Sensibility