Client Account Specialist / Apprentice Graphic Designer

Signarama Sarasota, FL; East Meadow (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Training and development

Major federal holidays off

Job summary

Signarama Sarasota, FL is seeking a Client Account Specialist / Apprentice Graphic Designer to join their motivated team in Long Island, New York. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to grow in the sign industry while being the first point of contact for clients.

The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in sign permitting, customer service, and project coordination. The position offers a salary ranging from $18.00 to $25.00 per hour, along with major holidays off, sick leave, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in sign permitting and insurance processing for sign installations.
• Strong attention to detail and follow‑through.
• Ability to manage multiple jobs and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for walk-in customers and inbound communication.
• Build strong client relationships and provide professional customer service.
• Prepare quotes, work orders, invoices, and order updates.
• Coordinate project details between customers and the production team.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Project coordination

Tools

QuickBooks

Adobe Illustrator

CorelDRAW

Photoshop

Job description

Client Account Specialist / Apprentice Graphic Designer

Signarama is looking for a Client Account Specialist / Apprentice Graphic Designer to join our healthy, robust, and highly motivated team in Long Island, New York.

This role is built for someone who is strong with customers, highly organized, ready to take on challenges, and serious about growing with a team that is moving forward. You will be the front‑line connection between our clients and our shop while also developing into the graphic design and sign‑production side of the business.

This is not a dead‑end office role. It is a growth track for someone who wants to build a career in the sign industry, learn enterprise‑level graphics, understand how signs are designed and produced, and advance with a team that values accountability, energy, and continuous improvement.

What makes this opportunity different

You will join a team that is:

• Very healthy, collaborative, and growth‑focused
• Motivated, forward‑looking, and ready to take on new challenges
• Committed to helping the right person grow and advance with the team
• Focused on building real sign‑industry expertise, not just filling a seat

Apprentice Graphic Designer pathway

This role creates a pathway into Apprentice Graphic Designer responsibilities, including exposure to:

• Large‑format print and sign‑production workflow
• File setup, proofing, revisions, and layout preparation
• Brand consistency and production‑ready artwork
• Real‑world sign‑making processes from intake to install

Schedule and benefits

• Monday through Friday
• Major federal holidays off
• Sick leave
• Training and development
• Real advancement opportunity for the right person

Core responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for walk‑in customers, inbound calls, emails, and follow‑up communication
• Build strong client relationships and provide professional, responsive customer service
• Prepare quotes, work orders, invoices, and order updates
• Support customer accounts and assist with accounts receivable follow‑up
• Coordinate project details between customers, management, production, and installation teams
• Handle sign permitting and insurance documentation for installation‑related jobs
• Track permit packets, approvals, certificates of insurance, and related compliance paperwork
• Assist with vendor coordination, outsourced items, delivery status, and job scheduling
• Maintain organized records for customer files, billing, permits, and project updates
• Learn design handoff workflow, proofs, revisions, layout basics, and production‑readiness standards
• Support the team with administrative, operational, and design‑learning tasks as needed

Required qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in sign permitting and insurance processing for sign installations
• 2–3 years of experience in customer service, account coordination, office administration, project coordination, or a related role
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail and follow‑through
• Ability to manage multiple jobs, priorities, and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Professional, dependable, and team‑oriented mindset
• Strong desire to learn, grow, and take on more responsibility

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with QuickBooks
• Experience with CoreBridge
• Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Photoshop, or other graphics software
• Experience with job tracking, CRM, POS, or production workflow systems
• Experience with Nassau County, Suffolk County, town, village, or landlord sign‑approval processes
• Understanding of sign shop workflow, large‑format printing, or fabrication environments

What success looks like

You communicate clearly. You stay organized under pressure. You keep customer jobs moving. You handle permit and insurance requirements with confidence. You support billing and account flow accurately. You earn trust from customers and teammates. And over time, you grow into the graphic design and production side of the business.

Who this role is for

This role is for someone who wants more than a standard office job. It is for someone who wants to be part of a strong team, contribute in a meaningful way, and build a future in custom signs, graphics, and visual communications.

If you are motivated, detail‑driven, ready to learn, and excited to grow into enterprise‑level graphics and sign making, we want to hear from you.

Compensation

$18.00 - $25.00 per hour