Transit & Airport Graphic Designer

Lamar Advertising•Baton Rouge, LA

23d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Graphic Designer creates conceptual art for national and local proposal responses and sales support materials for Lamar’s Transit & Airport Division. The role regularly communicates with the Art Director of Transit & Airport Services and local and national account sales teams. It develops design support for sales materials, coordinates conceptual art for RFP responses, and keeps requesters informed about deadlines. The position also contributes to special projects and stays current with design techniques and creative advertising trends to produce premium design work. The role is based at Lamar’s Corporate Office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with a hybrid Monday–Friday schedule from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The primary work environment is an office. Travel and nights away from home are typically less than 25% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field, such as Graphic Design, Multimedia, Marketing, Advertising, Mass Communication, or Business, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
One year of related work experience; outdoor advertising industry experience is preferred.
High proficiency in design applications such as Adobe Creative Suite.
Knowledge of verbal and written communication standards and ability to uphold procedures and standards.
Ability to conceptualize and implement design solutions aligned with marketing strategies, from concept through completion.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and resources in a deadline-driven environment.
Ability to assess design requests and provide appropriate responses based on turnaround time and design standards.
Ability to rank priorities and alter workflow to complete projects on short notice.
Ability to find solutions to complex problems; strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work well in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Related work experience in the outdoor advertising industry.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver design support for Transit and Airport sales materials, including conceptual art, ad-hoc sales slides, rate cards, footprint maps, and new airport or market setup.
Coordinate conceptual art for RFP proposal responses in support of the National Sales Team and communicate with requesting parties about deadline status.
Participate in special projects as assigned by the Art Director and Director of Transit and Airport Services.
Maintain expertise in current design practices and monitor creative advertising trends to execute premium design.
Assess design requests and provide appropriate responses based on turnaround time and design standards.
Manage concurrent projects and resources, rank priorities, and adjust workflow to meet deadlines, including short-notice requests.

Benefits

120 hours of paid time off (PTO), increasing with tenure.
12 paid company holidays, including Presidents’ Day and Juneteenth.
Comprehensive training program.
Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs.
Multiple medical plan options and a health savings account.
Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Paid parental leave.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
401(k) plan with company match.
Up to $1,200 in employer-paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for participating in the wellness program.
A people-first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback.