Graphic Designer

Job Description

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.

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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 minimum of 2 years of experience in graphic arts is preferred.

Or another equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 .

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.

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.

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.

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