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Lamar Advertising Company

Graphic Designer Administrator

Lamar Advertising Company, Arlington, Texas, United States, 76000


DescriptionDo you want your designs to make an impact on the success of local businesses? Our Lamar office in Arlington, Texas is now hiring a new design team member to help us bring effective outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Dallas, TX, and the surrounding areas. The Graphic Designer Administrator is responsible for making our billboard and digital advertisements SHINE while also handling the administrative responsibilities of keeping track of our inventory.This position is a combination of Graphic Designer and Administrative Specialist; spending efforts on both general administrative support for various departments, which may include charting digital and/or static structures, and the creative process by working with the sales teams to provide artwork for new and existing clients.What You Can Expect From UsA Monday-Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm work scheduleAn hourly range of $19 - $22/ hour dependent on relevant experience and qualifications120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure12 paid company holidays including Presidents Day and JuneteenthA comprehensive 4-6 week training programCareer advancement opportunitiesOngoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potentialMultiple medical plan optionsDental and vision insurance401K plan with company contributions for participationPaid parental leaveWellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributionsWhat We Are Looking For In YOUAptitude, thorough understanding and proficiency in Outdoor designAbility to communicate effectively with proper grammar in person, over phone and via e-mailAbility to design visually with the proficiency to distinguish color patterns and identify good use of colorThorough knowledge of departmental processes and procedures, as well as company policiesKnowledge of inventory and territory is preferredAbility to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workloadsAbility to design visually appealing outdoor advertisements and marketing materials by converting verbal requests into visual designsSkill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal directionMust be self-motivated, personable, team-player with a positive and accommodating attitudeMust be creative, forward-thinking, with a solid understanding of design concepts, particularly layout and typographyMust have strong communications and organizational skills, with the ability to balance projects, set deadlines, and manage expectationsMust be able to design within our company branding guidelinesAbility to brainstorm individually and collaboratively, mock up designs, and present ideasMust have an eye for details and be able to respond positively to constructive criticismProficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesignBasic knowledge of PowerPoint and other presentation programs, such as Keynote or PreziBasic knowledge of the print production processBasic knowledge of Excel. Comfortable working in and developing multiple spreadsheetsStrong analytical skillsEducation And ExperienceHigh School Education or equivalent requiredAn Associate’s Degree, or up to 3 years of college or technical school, in graphic arts or Graphic Design is requiredA minimum of 2 years of experience in graphic arts as a Graphic Designer is preferredA driver’s license is preferred.Or another equivalent combination of education and experienceA Day In The LifeGraphic DesignCreate and design visually appealing and functional structure artwork, ensuring the graphic designs are “outdoor friendly” while adhering to schedule requirements in timely manner. Includes working with clients to convert their current graphic designs to effective outdoor designs, and helping clients with sizing and translation issues when providing their own artworkWork with other markets to promote and produce campaigns for new digitals and/or PowerPoint presentationsManage special requests and/or graphic designs that require special attentionCommunicate with the printers on uploading art, confirming art dimensions, and confirming advertisement dimensionsWork with the Sales Department to produce spec art and campaign ideas for client proposals.Administrative SupportMay be responsible for providing administrative support to all departments in the company, including answering phones, typing correspondence, inputting and researching data, inputting and ordering production, taking and uploading POP photos, and managing social media content.Physical Demands And Work EnvironmentThe primary work environment for this position is an office, but some locations may require driving in the market on a weekly basisThe physical demands for this position include light lifting, reaching, seeing (with a focus on reading, color distinction, and acuity), sitting more than 50% of the time, standing, talking, turning, and walkingNights spent away from home are less than 10%.Who We AreFounded 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 ThroughBillboardsInterstate logosHandpainted muralsTransportation and airportsThe largest network of digital billboards in the United StatesWe 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 EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Protected Veterans or any other State or Federally protected characteristic

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