Lamar Advertising Company is hiring: Graphic Artist in Baton Rouge

Overview Do you want your designs to make an impact on the success of local businesses? Do you want to see your work in the public arena? Lamar Graphics in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is seeking a Graphic Designer to join a team of 30+ designers to produce billboard and digital advertisements for Out-Of-Home (OOH) products including Outdoor, Digital, and Transit. A Graphic Artist’s primary responsibility is content creation for Lamar’s OOH products. What You Can Expect From Us A Monday-Friday 8a-5p work schedule Hourly range of $19.00 - $21.50 per 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 3-9 month comprehensive training program Career advancement opportunities Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs 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 Ability to conceptualize, design and produce effective billboard advertising Computer literacy and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop & Illustrator on PC) and Microsoft Excel Basic experience with HTML, CSS and PowerPoint Aptitude for large format layout and graphic design Ability to manipulate art from collateral materials as illustrated on websites or in printed portfolios; strong written and verbal communications Ability to brainstorm and mock-up design ideas Ability to multi-task, prioritize deadlines and manage and execute projects Good vision and not color-blind Ability to work amicably in a cubicle environment with other employees or clients Education And Experience Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field Notes Please note: Upon submitting your application, you may 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. Day In The Life Develop artwork for billboards and digital displays for a variety of business types Collaborate with ad agencies, media buying services, advertisers, and Lamar sales to implement promotional and merchandising campaigns Write and edit copy as needed Assist in scheduling spots on the digital display network Occasional market rides to inspect and photograph inventory Communicate with other Lamar territory offices to fulfill art requests Physical Demands And Work Environment The primary work environment is the office The physical demands include light lifting, reading-focused vision, sitting most of the day, and talking Nights traveling away from home are less than 10% Application Instructions To be considered for an interview, please attach samples of your work or a link to your portfolio when filling out the application. About Lamar Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. We provide ad space through billboards, interstate logos, hand-painted murals, transportation hubs, and a large network of digital billboards. We are committed to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. Lamar is an EEO/AA employer, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. We do not sponsor work visas. Disability Self-Identification: You may be asked to voluntarily self-identify to help us improve our processes. Please note: This posting may contain additional information required by state or federal law. For privacy and compliance details, refer to our policy statements where provided. #J-18808-Ljbffr