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Our Core Values

  • Curiosity Fuels Innovation

    Our customer input helps us develop products that best serve their business needs. Providing continual product updates and new options gives our customers a competitive advantage.

  • Always Improving, Never Settling.

    We believe in a growth mindset. We’re never satisfied with the status quo and are continuously learning and adapting to improve our performance and deliver exceptional value to our customers.

  • When Our Customers Succeed, We Succeed.

    We’re dedicated to providing top-notch real estate signs and customer service that creates value and allows agents to achieve even greater business success.

  • We Act as Trusted Advisors.

    We earn the trust of our customers, employees, and partners through transparency, integrity, and performance.

  • Everyone Deserves Equal Opportunities.

    We believe everyone should be seen, heard, valued, and empowered to succeed. Hearing diverse perspectives fuels innovation, deepens connections between people, and makes us a better company.

  • We Amplify Each Other's Strengths.

    We leverage the diverse strengths and perspectives of our team to achieve exceptional results. Working together and emphasizing each team member’s individual strengths amplifies our ability to achieve our goals and grow the business.

About Us

Oakley Signs & Graphics is the largest online destination for custom real estate signs in the country. We produce and deliver high quality sign products that create value for our customers. Whether it's custom open house signs designed to increase traffic to events or solar lights and reflective signs that give a property enhanced visibility 24/7, we relentlessly innovate to produce unique sign products that produce results. We offer our customers an easy-to-use online sign design interface, the widest selection of products and materials in the market, a best price guarantee, free shipping, a 5-Star customer service experience, and the fastest delivery times to every state in the country. Our success is rooted in building teams of qualified people who share our company values, with a dedicated focus on quality and service. Our customer survey scores are ranked at the top among all businesses which is why customers love us.

Current Job Openings

Please email resumes and cover letters to christine.wisinski@oakleysign.com

Senior Manager, Design Studio Marketing Manager Marketing & Events Planner Senior Manager of Manufacturing Customer Experience Advisor

Senior Manager of Manufacturing

Position Overview:

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Manager of Manufacturing to lead our print production, inventory, and fulfillment operations. This is a senior leadership role responsible for delivering high-quality products with maximum efficiency while ensuring a seamless customer experience. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of lean manufacturing, supply chain planning, and team leadership. They are highly solution-oriented, grounded in integrity, and skilled at aligning business priorities with operational execution.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage all aspects of manufacturing operations including print production, finishing, logistics, maintenance, scheduling, and quality control.
  • Develop and oversee inventory purchasing and planning strategies that ensure material availability while minimizing excess and waste.
  • Manage key vendor relationships to secure best pricing, lead times, and service, negotiating contracts and holding partners accountable for performance.
  • Drive implementation of lean manufacturing practices to reduce waste, optimize workflow, and improve speed, cost, and quality.
  • Translate strategic business goals into operational plans, aligning people and resources to deliver results.
  • Partner with Sales, Art, and Customer Service teams to support a smooth order lifecycle and elevate the overall customer experience.
  • Lead and develop manufacturing and supply chain teams, building a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Leverage data and KPIs to identify opportunities, make informed decisions, and track progress against targets.
  • Evaluate and recommend investments in equipment, technology, and process changes to increase capacity and scalability.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards across all manufacturing functions.

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations leadership, ideally within the wide-format printing or graphics industry.
  • Demonstrated success implementing lean manufacturing principles in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong track record of managing purchasing, inventory planning, and vendor partnerships.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and people development skills.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to prioritize competing demands and adapt quickly to change.
  • High integrity and a hands-on leadership style that models accountability and teamwork.
  • Proficient with ERP/MIS systems, production scheduling tools, and supply chain analytics.
  • Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience).

Why Join Oakley Signs?

We're transforming a legacy company into a modern, customer-obsessed manufacturing business. As Senior Manager of Manufacturing, you'll play a critical role in shaping our operational excellence and helping us deliver smarter, faster, and better for the real estate industry.

Senior Manager, Design Studio

Position Overview

Oakley Signs is reimagining what design means in real estate signage—and we're looking for a Senior Manager to lead that evolution. This role is for a visionary creative leader who can build the industry's leading sign design studio, setting new standards for branding, innovation, and strategic impact.

You'll lead a talented in-house design team and drive the transformation from production support to brand strategy powerhouse, helping agents and brokerages across the country grow their business through purposeful, high-converting signage.

This is a rare opportunity to shape a creative function with both operational depth and strategic altitude.

Key Responsibilities:

Creative Vision & Brand Leadership

  • Champion the shift from task-based execution to brand-forward creative partnership.
  • Position Oakley as the authority in real estate sign design, known for bold ideas, exceptional craft, and business-savvy creative.
  • Ensure all design work elevates brand identity, supports recruitment/retention goals, and delivers measurable business value.
  • Inspire and lead the development of new signage systems, branding concepts, and design frameworks for top brokerages and national partners.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of creative professionals with a focus on strategic thinking, design excellence, and customer empathy.
  • Foster a culture of ownership, curiosity, collaboration, and professional pride.
  • Build clear growth pathways and role clarity within the design function—from production excellence to creative strategy.

Creative Operations & Scalability

  • Oversee and optimize the full design lifecycle: intake, design, approval, file prep, and production handoff.
  • Create and maintain scalable systems that balance quality, speed, and flexibility.
  • Lead process innovation to support increased order volume, improved accuracy, and faster turnaround times.

Customer-Centric Design Excellence

  • Ensure all creative output meets not only visual and brand standards but solves real business challenges for customers.
  • Support and coach the team in working closely with Sales, Product, and Account Management to develop insight-driven design solutions.
  • Champion the use of data, feedback, and customer insight to drive smarter creative decisions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Marketing, Product, Sales, and Customer Service to ensure brand consistency, innovation alignment, and exceptional customer experience.
  • Contribute to new product development, brokerage-specific branding programs, and go-to-market launches.

Creative Innovation & Continuous Improvement

  • Set a vision for concept generation, quarterly design innovation, and visual storytelling in signage.
  • Establish KPIs to track innovation output, brand differentiation, and revenue contribution through design.
  • Lead quarterly creative reviews and postmortems to continuously raise the bar.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in branding, graphic production, or signage design—ideally in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment, or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years in a creative leadership role with direct management responsibilities or equivalent experience.
  • Strong design portfolio that shows brand strategy, layout excellence, and an eye for detail and impact.
  • Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and print production standards.
  • Deep understanding of color theory, materials, production methods, and file prep.
  • Proven ability to lead and scale high-output creative teams.
  • Experience implementing creative systems, KPIs, or cross-functional improvements.
  • Natural leader and mentor with strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
  • Strategic mindset with a passion for building brands and solving business problems through design.
  • Knowledge of real estate, signage, or agency/studio environments is a plus.

What Success Looks Like

  • Oakley is seen as the top creative partner for real estate brokerages—not just a signage vendor.
  • The design team is energized, strategic, and widely respected across the company and industry.
  • Signage consistently reflects and enhances our partners' brands, helping them recruit, retain, and grow.
  • Internal processes run smoothly at scale, with clear roles and a strong quality control system.
  • KPIs reflect improved accuracy, faster turnaround, increased CSAT, and measurable creative-driven revenue impact.

Marketing Manager

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced marketing professional with demonstrated success. As a marketing manager you will be responsible for the successful execution of marketing efforts across channels, with a strong focus on email, social, and in-person events. You will develop, implement and measure the strategy to success, while also overseeing the performance of digital marketing activities across SEO, PPC, and direct web.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies aligned with overall business objectives.
  • Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and optimize marketing efforts.
  • Create and manage marketing calendars and timelines.
  • Develop and execute email marketing campaigns to nurture leads, drive conversions, and increase customer loyalty.
  • Segment email lists and personalize content to improve engagement.
  • Analyze email performance metrics and make data-driven optimizations.
  • Manage and grow social media channels (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Youtube).
  • Create engaging content and develop social media calendars.
  • Monitor social media trends and engage with the target audience.
  • Plan and execute in-person events, including trade shows and conferences.
  • Manage event budgets, logistics, and on-site operations.
  • Measure event success and identify areas for improvement.
  • Oversee the work of external agencies responsible for SEO and PPC efforts.
  • Ensure that agency deliverables align with overall marketing strategy.
  • Monitor agency performance and manage relationships.
  • Track and analyze key marketing metrics (e.g., website traffic, conversion rates, customer lifetime value).
  • Identify trends and insights to inform future marketing strategies.
  • Prepare regular marketing reports for executive leadership.
  • Collaborate with developers and IT to define solutions

Skills / Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Experience in a B2B or SaaS environment.
  • Certification in Google Analytics or a similar tool.
  • 5+ years of experience in marketing, with a focus on digital marketing.
  • Strong understanding of email marketing, social media, and in-person event planning.
  • Experience managing external agencies and vendors.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in marketing automation tools and data analytics software.
  • Problem solver and customer-oriented.
  • Excellent project management skills.
  • Strong technical ability and detail-oriented.
  • Solid communication skills and a strong sense of professionalism and flexibility, especially when receiving constructive criticism.
  • Clearly communicate information and ideas through written, verbal or electronic mediums to all levels of management.
  • Adapts to changes in a fast-paced environment without being negatively impacted.
  • Expert with google and standard microsoft applications including: sheets, forms, drive, word, excel, powerpoint, etc.

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

  • Dependable - more reliable than spontaneous
  • People-oriented - enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
  • Adaptable/flexible - enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
  • Detail-oriented - would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
  • Achievement-oriented - enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
  • Autonomous/Independent - enjoys working with little direction
  • Innovative - prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
  • High stress tolerance - thrives in a high-pressure environment

Customer Experience Advisor

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Customer Experience Rep to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service and promoting sales of our products. If you have a passion for selling, excellent communication skills, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Duties:

  • Engage with customers to understand their needs and recommend suitable products
  • Take Inbound call to answer customer questions
  • Promote products/services to new and existing customers
  • Maintain positive business and customer relationships to to prolong customer lifetime value
  • Prioritize and/or escalate client questions and concerns to increase client satisfaction
  • Data entry of web & e-mail order
  • Continuously improve through feedback

Requirements:

  • Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Highly motivated
  • Familiarity with ERP Systems
  • Bachelor's degree preferred but will accept relevant experience
  • Experience with multitasking, prioritizing, and managing personal performance
  • Experience in customer service roles
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time effectively
  • Proficiency in English; multilingual abilities are beneficial

This position provides opportunities for career growth, and a dynamic work environment. If you are passionate about providing top-notch customer service, we encourage you to apply.

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Marketing & Events Planner

Location: Des Plaines - Onsite / Travel as Needed
Department: Marketing
Reports To: CEO or Marketing Lead
Compensation: $55,000 - $65,000 annually (depending on experience), plus benefits and travel expenses

About the Role

This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll help plan, coordinate, and execute marketing campaigns across all digital channels — and plan and represent us at key industry trade shows and events. You'll work closely with leadership, sales, design, and operations to drive awareness, generate leads, and build strong industry relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing Campaign Support

  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate marketing campaigns across digital channels (email, social, website, paid media)
  • Assist in content planning and production (email copy, social posts, marketing assets)
  • Help manage the marketing calendar and ensure campaigns are delivered on time
  • Coordinate with graphic designers, copywriters, and vendors as needed
  • Track and report campaign performance metrics

Event & Conference Planning

  • Plan and manage logistics for real estate industry conferences and trade shows
  • Coordinate event registrations, booth materials, signage, and promotional items
  • Manage event budgets and timelines
  • Support pre-event marketing and post-event follow-ups
  • Attend key conferences (travel required, ~ 6-10 events per year) — help staff the booth, engage with prospects, and capture leads

General

  • Conduct market research on industry trends and competitive positioning
  • Help maintain and update CRM and marketing databases
  • Support other marketing and sales initiatives as needed

Requirements

  • 3+ years experience in marketing, event planning, or a similar role
  • Experience with digital marketing platforms (email tools, social media, basic CMS)
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and writing skills
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects at once
  • Comfortable traveling several times per year to conferences and events (including some weekends)
  • Interest in real estate or home services industries is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary $55,000 - $65,000, depending on experience and skill level
  • Medical, dental, vision benefits
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Travel expenses fully covered for events and conferences
  • Opportunity for growth in a dynamic, expanding company