Graphic Artist

Do you want your designs to make an impact on the success of local businesses? Would you like to see your work in the public arena? If so, we have an amazing opportunity for you at Lamar Graphics in Baton Rouge, Louisiana! Our Graphic Designers work alongside 30+ other designers to make our billboard and digital advertisements SHINE all over the country.

A Graphic Artist's primary responsibility is content creation for Lamar's Out-Of-Home (OOH) products including Outdoor, Digital, and Transit.

In order to be considered for an interview, please upload samples of your work or provide a link to your portfolio website.

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What you can expect from us:

• A Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm work schedule
• An hourly range of $19 / hour dependent on relevant experience and qualifications
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
• 12 paid company holidays, including President's day and Juneteenth
• A 3 - 6 month comprehensive training program
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential
• Multiple medical plan options and health savings account
• Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage
• Short & long-term disability and paid parental leave
• Employee Stock purchase plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions

What we are looking for in YOU:

• Must have the ability to conceptualize, design and produce effective billboard advertising.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in Adobe Suite/PhotoShop & Illustrator (PC platform) & MicroSoft Excel.
• Possess basic experience with HTML, CSS and PowerPoint.
• Have an aptitude for large format layout & graphic design.
• Be able to manipulate art from collateral materials as illustrated on websites or in printed portfolios. Possess strong written & verbal communications skills.
• Have the ability to brainstorm & mock-up design ideas.
• Must have the capability to multi-task, prioritize deadlines and manage & execute projects.
• Must have good vision & not be color-blind.
• Must be able to perform amicably in close quarters with other employees or clients as the work station is located in a cubicle environment.

Education and experience:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Please note: Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete an 8-15 minute personality assessment. This assessment compares your professional soft skills to the skills required for success in this role. Please answer honestly; this is not a test! Not completing this assessment could result in disqualification from consideration for this position.

Candidates with a disability in need of an accommodation to fulfill our application requirements should email applicantassistance@lamar.com.

A day in the life:

• Develops artwork for billboards & digital displays for a variety of business types.
• Collaboration with ad agencies, media buying services & advertisers with their out-of-home design needs. Work with Lamar sales department to implement promotional & merchandising campaigns.
• Must write and edit copy as needed.
• Assist in scheduling spots on digital display network.
• Occasional market rides to inspect and photograph inventory are required.
• Communicate with other Lamar territory offices to fulfill their art requests.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The primary work environment for this position is the office.
• The physical demands for this position include light lifting, seeing (with a focus on reading, acuity, depth perception, and peripheral vision), sitting more than 50%, and talking.
• Nights spent traveling, away from home, are less than 10%.

To be considered for an interview, please attach samples of your work and/or a link to your portfolio website when filling out the application!

Who we are:

Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. With over 351,000 displays across the United States and Canada, Lamar is dedicated to helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day.

We provide ad space through:

• Billboards
• Interstate logos
• Handpainted murals
• Transportation and airports
• The largest network of digital billboards in the United States

We live by the Golden Rule, and we operate with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business. We are open with our employees, transparent with our customers, and loyal to the communities in which we serve. While Lamar is a large company, each office has its own culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally.

We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices and use a number of innovative strategies to reduce our environmental impact. We are actively working to reduce our annual greenhouse gas emissions and are projecting a 70% decrease by 2026 as a result of our efforts.

Lamar is an EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Protected Veterans or any other State or Federally protected characteristic

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