May 15, 2026 Careers & Hiring
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This listing is maintained by American Guerrilla Marketing, a full-service outdoor advertising and guerrilla marketing agency based in New York City. Our field teams have executed large-format installs across the U.S. and internationally for over a decade. We post opportunities directly when we need installers for upcoming campaigns. Information is updated as projects come in.
AGM manages outdoor sign and billboard campaigns across the country. We need experienced installers who can handle large-format vinyl installs, static billboard panels, construction wraps, and freestanding sign structures in the field. If you work well independently, know how to read a site before touching a surface, and take your installs seriously, this is the kind of work we bring you in for.
Sign and billboard installer jobs at AGM cover a range of outdoor formats. Most projects are booked regionally or nationally, and the scope changes depending on the campaign. Here is a breakdown of the primary install types we hire for:
All work is field-based. There is no remote component. You are on-site, making judgment calls, solving problems the site throws at you, and delivering a finished install that looks right from the street.
We work with two types of installers, and both have a place in our network:
Willing to move city to city for projects. Preferred for larger national campaigns where we are running simultaneous installs in multiple markets. Travel costs covered per project. Work volume tends to be higher. Strong fit for freelancers running their own install crew.
Based in a specific market. We call you when a campaign comes through your city. Good for contractors who want consistent local work without the travel. Being well-connected in your local signage community is a bonus since vendor relationships matter on tight timelines.
We run campaigns in major markets across the country. Below are the cities where we most consistently need sign and billboard installer contractors. If your city is not listed, reach out anyway. Campaign schedules shift and new markets open up regularly.
Select campaigns take us outside the U.S. We work with established local contractors in these markets who understand regional permitting, material sourcing, and safety compliance in their country. If you have experience working internationally and have existing vendor or permitting relationships in any of these markets, note that in your application.
We are not hiring people for their resume. We are hiring people who can do the work on-site without hand-holding. Here is what we look for:
Good installs start before the crew shows up. We expect our contractors to take pre-scouting seriously. Here is what that means in practice:
We want to see your work. Not stock photos. Not someone else’s installs. Yours.
Send photos of completed installs that clearly show the finished sign or billboard in context. Each photo should include a scale reference, meaning a person, a vehicle, or a recognizable structure nearby so we can understand the actual size of what you installed. If you have drone shots or wide-angle street-level views, include those. Close-ups of seams, edge terminations, and mounting hardware are welcome.
If you have photos of pre-install scouting or in-progress shots from different stages of a job, that is a bonus. It tells us you document your process and think ahead. A portfolio of 5 to 10 strong images per project type (vinyl bulletins, wallscapes, freestanding, etc.) is enough to give us a clear picture.
We expect applicants to have relevant field experience. That can come from prior work with a sign company, an out-of-home media operator, a printing and install firm, or as an independent contractor who has built a track record on project-based installs.
If you have worked for companies like Lamar, Clear Channel, Outfront Media, or any regional outdoor advertising operator, that experience is directly relevant. So is work with commercial sign shops, vehicle wrap studios, or event production companies that handle large-format graphics.
List your relevant employers, the types of installs you handled, and any lead or crew chief responsibilities in your application. If you ran a crew, say so. We are always looking for people who can manage a small team on-site as well as do the work themselves.
Pay is project-based and negotiated per job depending on scope, location, and crew size. Rates vary based on install type, access difficulty, and total time required. We work with contractors who have their own rate structure, and we negotiate based on the project specs.
For traveling installs, we cover travel and accommodation costs directly. You are not out of pocket for getting to the job. Per diem is included for multi-day projects. Local installers are paid for the project scope only, with no travel component.
We pay contractors on a net-15 to net-30 schedule after project sign-off. Payment is made via ACH or check. We do not work with contractors who require upfront deposits from us. You invoice us after the work is done and signed off.
Send an email to [email protected] with the subject line: Sign Installer – [Your City, State].
Include the following in your email:
For hand tools and personal gear, yes. For specialty equipment like bucket trucks or scissor lifts, that depends on the project. Some installs include equipment rental in the project budget, which we coordinate. If you own or have consistent access to aerial lift equipment, that is a strong advantage and should be noted in your application.
All positions are contract-based and project-specific. We do not have staff installer roles. Work volume depends on campaign scheduling, which varies by market and season. Some contractors work with us consistently across multiple campaigns per month. Others are brought in for a single project. It depends on your availability, your market, and how the work lines up.
Campaign scheduling changes frequently, so active markets shift. New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami tend to have the most consistent activity. But we have run installs in more than 40 U.S. cities in the past two years. Send us your city and install type when you apply, and we will reach out when work comes through your market.
Yes. For large national campaigns, we coordinate traveling install teams across multiple markets. If you are willing to travel, have a reliable crew, and can handle multi-city back-to-back scheduling, note that clearly in your application. Travel logistics and accommodation are handled by us for those projects.
Not always, but it depends on the install. If you are operating a bucket truck or boom truck over a certain weight class, a CDL may be required by the rental company. If you have a CDL, include it in your application. If you do not, you can still apply, especially if you have an aerial lift operator certification and access to equipment through a licensed driver.
It depends on the format. A single-panel vinyl bulletin can be done in two to four hours by a two-person crew in good conditions. A multi-panel wallscape on a tall building might run two to three days. Construction wraps on large hoardings can take a full week depending on linear footage. We provide scope details when we contact you about a specific project.
We review every application that comes in. If your experience matches a current or upcoming project, we will reach out directly to discuss scope, timeline, and rate. If we do not have an immediate project in your market, we keep your contact on file and reach out when something comes through. We do not ghost applicants; if it has been more than two weeks and you have not heard anything, a follow-up email is fine.
Send your portfolio and installer background. We are actively looking for field-experienced contractors across the U.S.
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Livy Phillips
Campaign Architect, American Guerrilla Marketing
Livy manages contractor relations and campaign logistics for AGM’s outdoor and field marketing operations. She has coordinated large-format installs across dozens of U.S. markets and has worked directly with sign contractors, print vendors, and field crews on campaigns ranging from single-market bulletins to multi-city national rollouts.
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