Graphic Designer

Check reviews and company updates on ourGlassdoor page What you can expect from us: A Mon - Fri, 8a - 5p in person 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: An associate degree or up to 3 years of college or technical school in graphic arts is required. A day in the life: Create and design visually appealing and functional structure artwork, ensuring the designs are outdoor friendly while adhering to schedule requirements in 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. Who we are: Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. Disability Self-Identification:When applying for a job with Lamar, you will be asked to voluntarily self-identify whether you have a disability. This information may include, for example, name, address, phone number and other contact information, employment history and reference contact information, and any other information provided by an applicant to Lamar.By submitting an application, you consent to the use or sharing of this personal information solely for the purpose of consideration for employment by Lamar.