Production Manager - (Lead UI/UX Designer)

Company: Muletown Digital

Location: Columbia, TN / 45 Minutes South of Nashville (On-site preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

About Muletown Digital

Muletown Digital is a fast-growing digital marketing agency based in Columbia, TN. We specialize in creating beautiful, high-performing websites and digital experiences that help our clients grow their businesses. Our team prides itself on creativity, collaboration, and delivering exceptional value to businesses of all sizes. We’re seeking a dynamic individual to join us and help shape our clients’ online presence while contributing to our company culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Production Manager with a strong UI/UX design background to interact with our clients and lead our creative projects from concept to completion. This position will serve as the connective tissue between our clients, our internal design team, and our copywriting partners—ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standards. Our primary focus is on website design, digital media design, and development but experience in print design is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

Production Management & Coordination

• Be the primary point of interaction for clients, clearly communicating project scope, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with our design team, and copywriters, to ensure each project meets brand standards and client objectives.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.

Client Relations & Communication

• Act as the client guide through the creative process
• Facilitate regular check-ins and progress updates with clients, listening to client needs, gathering feedback, and making recommendations for improvements.
• Translate client needs into actionable design briefs and provide strategic input to help guide project direction.

Lead Website (UI/UX) Design

• Provide art direction and feedback to the design team, ensuring visual consistency and quality across all deliverables.
• Lead internal design reviews and present creative concepts to both the team and clients.
• Conceptualize, design, and oversee the creation of user-friendly, visually appealing web interfaces.
• Use best practices in UI/UX to create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure seamless handoff and execution of the design.
• Oversee quality checks on all design assets before final delivery.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Web Design, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5 years of professional experience in UI/UX design with a strong portfolio showcasing web design projects.
• Proven experience in managing digital projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and client-facing roles.

Design & Technical Skills

• Expertise In Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Information Architecture, UX best practices, and responsive design
• Familiarity with front-end development processes (HTML, CSS, basic JavaScript) is a plus.
• Experience with print design or pre-press setup is a plus

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and team-management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication — comfortable presenting ideas to clients and internal teams.
• A keen eye for detail, typography, and color theory.
• Highly organized, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• A problem-solving mindset, open to feedback, and able to adapt quickly.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary commensurate with experience.
• Paid Time Off and company holidays.
• Professional Growth & Development opportunities; we believe in investing in our team.
• Collaborative Culture that values creativity, teamwork, and innovation
• Location Perks: Columbia, TN is a small town gaining massive popularity due to its proximity to Nashville, TN. Its small-town charm is mixed with a lot of different kinds of businesses in a rapidly growing area. Our offices are conveniently located and designed to foster creativity.

How to Apply

If you’re excited by the opportunity to shape digital experiences and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Please send the following to agency@muletowndigital.com

1. Resume (PDF preferred)

2. Portfolio or link to your online portfolio showcasing relevant web design/UI/UX work

3. Brief Cover Letter explaining why you’d be a great fit for Muletown Digital

Join our team and help us create exceptional digital experiences that make our clients shine.

We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to Muletown Digital!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Columbia, TN 38401 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbia, TN 38401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person