Graphic Designer

Lamar Advertising•Tulsa, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Lamar office in Tulsa, OK is now hiring a new team member to help us design effective outdoor advertising campaigns for brands in Tulsa, Oklahoma 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.

Requirements

Aptitude, thorough understanding, and proficiency in Outdoor design.
Ability to communicate effectively with proper grammar in person, over the 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.
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 communication 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.
High School Education or equivalent required.
An associate degree or up to 3 years of college or technical school in graphic arts is required.
Or another equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of inventory and territory is preferred.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in graphic arts is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create and design visually appealing and functional structure artwork, ensuring the designs are “outdoor friendly” while adhering to schedule requirements in a timely manner.
Work 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.

Benefits

A Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm work schedule
An hourly range of $20 - $22/ hour, dependent on relevant experience and qualifications
Phone allowance upon provding required documents
120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
12 paid company holidays, including President's Day and Juneteenth
A comprehensive 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
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