Logos Graphic Design Administrator

Do you want your designs to make an impact in the success of local businesses? Our Interstate Logos office in Baton Rouge, LA, is now hiring a new team member in the state of Louisiana. We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation & benefits package for all full-time employees.

The Graphic Designer Administrator is responsible to work alongside Account Executives and General Managers to create effective designs and art for logo signs. This position primarily converts customer supplied art work and prepares it for production.

What you can expect from us:

• A Monday - Friday, 8a - 5p work schedule 
• An hourly range of $20 / hour dependent on relevant experience and qualifications
• A comprehensive 30 day 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 and long-term disability and paid parental leave
• Dental and vision insurance
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
• 12 paid company holidays including Presidents Day and Juneteenth
• Employee Stock purchase plan
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Up to $1,200 value in employer-paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for engaging in our wellness program
• A people-first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential
• Advancement opportunities, as our goal is to promote all Sales Managers from within!

What we're looking for in YOU:

• Aptitude for graphic design and attention to detail
• Computer literacy
• Proficiency in Corel Draw; Illustrator; Photoshop; Acrobat
• Basic knowledge of PowerPoint and other presentation programs such as Keynote and Prezi
• Proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workloads
• Good communication skills over the phone and email
• Good vision (able to design visually with the proficiency to identify most effective color combinations)
• Responsible, reliable and trusted individual.
• Works well within a team environment

Education and Experience Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1 year in college towards graphic design (or related field) or the equivalent professional experience preferred
• 3 to 6 months of graphic design experience preferred
• Art portfolio encouraged

A day in the life:

• Produce logo art layouts using predetermined art templates defined by individual State specifications
• Communicate with Account Executives to assist in the completion of art designs
• Produce a PDF proof for customer approval
• Ability to check proofs against Pantone swatches for accuracy
• Communicate with fabrication division to ensure that art design details are in proper fabrication format
• Assist with design and completion of logo signing proposal bids
• Assist with design and completion of other documents and projects as assigned by management
• Directly support the production/fabrication side of the business

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, color distinction, acuity, and depth perception), sitting more than 50% of the time, talking, and turning.
• Nights spent away from home traveling are less than 5%.

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 EEO/AA employer including Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, and any other State or Federally protected characteristic.

Please note: Lamar Advertising does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a work visa. Only candidates with U.S. work authorization not requiring sponsorship will be considered for employment.

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