Technical & Design Manager

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• Lead a multidisciplinary team of designers to ensure structural integrity and quality of deliverables.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of technical design development, from preliminary concepting to final production-ready files.
• Maintain alignment with codes, manufacturing capabilities, and installation best practices.
• Ensure deliverables meet internal design standards and client brand expectations.
• Support project teams by resolving complex design challenges, including structural feasibility and material selection.
• Drive continuous improvement through standardization of design practices and documentation across all signage projects.
• Lead implementation and adoption of core design software (AutoCAD, Solid Works, Inventor, Corel
  
  DRAW) within his team.
• Identify and support process innovations that improve turnaround time, design consistency, and manufacturability.

• Drive continuous improvement through standardization of design practices and documentation across all signage projects.
• Lead implementation and adoption of core design software (AutoCAD, Solid Works, Inventor, Corel
  
  DRAW) within his team.
• Identify and support process innovations that improve turnaround time, design consistency, and manufacturability.

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Monitor and report on team performance using key metrics such as:
• On-time delivery
• Design turnaround time
• Design-related non-conformities
• Use KPIs to guide performance discussions, process adjustments, and team coaching.
• Ensure KPIs are clearly communicated and understood by all team members.

• Collaborate closely with Estimating, Sales, Art, Project Management, and Manufacturing teams to align technical solutions with project requirements.
• Participate in regular alignment meetings to support interdepartmental workflows and ensure design intent is maintained through production.
• Support the Architectural and Digital pillars when needed, leveraging shared expertise and capacity.

• While primarily internally focused, provide technical support for sales or project teams during client meetings as needed.
• Ensure that customer requirements are translated effectively into manufacturable technical designs.

• Manage and assign daily and weekly workload to ensure projects are prioritized effectively and resources are optimized.
• Monitor capacity in real time and rebalance assignments proactively to maintain throughput and service levels.
• Communicate expectations clearly regarding task ownership, deadlines, and quality standards.
• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance evaluations, and coaching conversations to support team development and performance.
• Lead weekly team meetings to review workload, technical challenges, and training opportunities.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and career development of new technical team members.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.

• Provide recommendations to senior manager & plant manager on design tooling, process improvements, and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to the broader vision for technical design excellence and digital evolution within the signage pillar.
• Serve as a key partner in identifying long-term needs for team structure, software investment, and training.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

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