Lamar Advertising
Overview
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 a great opportunity for you! Our Lamar office in Buffalo, New York is now hiring a new team member to help us design effective outdoor advertising campaigns for brands in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding areas. The Graphic Designer is responsible for making our billboard and digital advertisements SHINE.
This position is solely responsible for the creative process by working with the sales teams to provide artwork for new and existing clients as well as communicating with clients and printers to ensure the artwork is aligned with the client’s strategy.
Why Lamar? Lamar Advertising has been named as a “Best Company to Work For” in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking.
Learn more about us on our official YouTube channel.
Check reviews and company updates on our Glassdoor page.
What you can expect from us
A Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm in office work schedule
An hourly range of $20 - $22/ 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 comprehensive 3-6 month 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
Aptitude, thorough understanding and proficiency in Outdoor design
Ability to communicate effectively with proper grammar in person, over phone and via e-mail
Ability to design visually with the proficiency to distinguish color patterns and identify good use of color
Thorough knowledge of departmental processes and procedures, as well as company policies
Knowledge of inventory and territory is preferred
Ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workloads
Ability to design visually appealing outdoor advertisements and marketing materials by converting verbal requests into visual designs
Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction
Must be self‑motivated, personable, team‑player with a positive and accommodating attitude
Must be creative, forward‑thinking, with a solid understanding of design concepts, particularly layout and typography
Must have strong communications and organizational skills, with the ability to balance projects, set deadlines, and manage expectations
Must be able to design within our company branding guidelines
Ability to brainstorm individually and collaboratively, mock up designs, and present ideas
Must have an eye for details and be able to respond positively to constructive criticism
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
Basic knowledge of PowerPoint and other presentation programs, such as Keynote or Prezi
Basic knowledge of the print production process
Education and Experience
High School Education or equivalent required
An associate degree or up to 3 years of college or technical school in graphic arts is required.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in graphic arts is preferred.
Or another equivalent combination of education and experience.
Assignemnts and Responsibilities
Create and design visually appealing and functional structure artwork, ensuring the designs are “outdoor friendly” while adhering to schedule requirements in a timely manner. Includes working with clients to convert their current designs to effective outdoor designs, and helping clients with sizing and translation issues when providing their own artwork.
Work with other markets to promote and produce campaigns for new digitals and/or PowerPoint presentations.
Manage special requests and/or designs that require special attention.
Communicate with the printers on uploading art, confirming art dimensions, and confirming advertisement dimensions.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The primary work environment for this position is an office.
The physical demands for this position include light lifting, seeing (with a focus on reading and color distinction), sitting more than 50% of the time, talking, and turning.
Nights away from home are less than 10%.
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.
Services We Offer
Billboards
Interstate logos
Handpainted murals
Transportation and airports
The largest network of digital billboards in the United States
EEO Statement Lamar is an EEO/AA employer including Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, and any other State or Federally protected characteristic.
Additional Information 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 recruiting@lamar.com.
Disability Self‑Identification When applying for a job with Lamar, you will be asked to voluntarily self‑identify whether you have a disability. Please take a moment to watch this video for clarification on why we’re asking for this information!
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This position is solely responsible for the creative process by working with the sales teams to provide artwork for new and existing clients as well as communicating with clients and printers to ensure the artwork is aligned with the client’s strategy.
Why Lamar? Lamar Advertising has been named as a “Best Company to Work For” in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking.
Learn more about us on our official YouTube channel.
Check reviews and company updates on our Glassdoor page.
What you can expect from us
A Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm in office work schedule
An hourly range of $20 - $22/ 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 comprehensive 3-6 month 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
Aptitude, thorough understanding and proficiency in Outdoor design
Ability to communicate effectively with proper grammar in person, over phone and via e-mail
Ability to design visually with the proficiency to distinguish color patterns and identify good use of color
Thorough knowledge of departmental processes and procedures, as well as company policies
Knowledge of inventory and territory is preferred
Ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workloads
Ability to design visually appealing outdoor advertisements and marketing materials by converting verbal requests into visual designs
Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction
Must be self‑motivated, personable, team‑player with a positive and accommodating attitude
Must be creative, forward‑thinking, with a solid understanding of design concepts, particularly layout and typography
Must have strong communications and organizational skills, with the ability to balance projects, set deadlines, and manage expectations
Must be able to design within our company branding guidelines
Ability to brainstorm individually and collaboratively, mock up designs, and present ideas
Must have an eye for details and be able to respond positively to constructive criticism
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
Basic knowledge of PowerPoint and other presentation programs, such as Keynote or Prezi
Basic knowledge of the print production process
Education and Experience
High School Education or equivalent required
An associate degree or up to 3 years of college or technical school in graphic arts is required.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in graphic arts is preferred.
Or another equivalent combination of education and experience.
Assignemnts and Responsibilities
Create and design visually appealing and functional structure artwork, ensuring the designs are “outdoor friendly” while adhering to schedule requirements in a timely manner. Includes working with clients to convert their current designs to effective outdoor designs, and helping clients with sizing and translation issues when providing their own artwork.
Work with other markets to promote and produce campaigns for new digitals and/or PowerPoint presentations.
Manage special requests and/or designs that require special attention.
Communicate with the printers on uploading art, confirming art dimensions, and confirming advertisement dimensions.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The primary work environment for this position is an office.
The physical demands for this position include light lifting, seeing (with a focus on reading and color distinction), sitting more than 50% of the time, talking, and turning.
Nights away from home are less than 10%.
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.
Services We Offer
Billboards
Interstate logos
Handpainted murals
Transportation and airports
The largest network of digital billboards in the United States
EEO Statement Lamar is an EEO/AA employer including Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, and any other State or Federally protected characteristic.
Additional Information 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 recruiting@lamar.com.
Disability Self‑Identification When applying for a job with Lamar, you will be asked to voluntarily self‑identify whether you have a disability. Please take a moment to watch this video for clarification on why we’re asking for this information!
#J-18808-Ljbffr