Graphic Artist

Lamar Graphics
Baton Rouge, LA 70806, USA

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 an amazing opportunity for you at Lamar Graphics in Baton Rouge, Louisiana! Our Graphic Designers work alongside 30+ other designers to make our billboard and digital advertisements SHINE all over the country.

A Graphic Artist’s primary responsibility is content creation for Lamar’s Out-Of-Home (OOH) products including Outdoor, Digital, and Transit.

Why Lamar? Lamar is a certified Great Place to Work, with 86% of employees in agreement. Lamar Advertising has also been named as a “Best Company to Work For” in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking.

• An hourly range of $19.00 - $21.50/ 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
• 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
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions

What we are looking for in YOU:

• Must have the ability to conceptualize, design and produce effective billboard advertising.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in Adobe Suite/Photo Shop & Illustrator (PC platform) & Microsoft Excel.
• Possess basic experience with HTML, CSS and PowerPoint.
• Have an aptitude for large format layout & graphic design.
• Be able to manipulate art from collateral materials as illustrated on websites or in printed portfolios. Possess strong written & verbal communication skills.
• Have the ability to brainstorm & mock‑up design ideas.
• Must have the capability to multi‑task, prioritize deadlines and manage & execute projects.
• Must have good vision & not be color‑blind.
• Must be able to perform amicably in close quarters with other employees or clients as the work station is located in a cubicle environment.

Education and experience:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field

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:

• Develops artwork for billboards & digital displays for a variety of business types.
• Collaboration with ad agencies, media buying services & advertisers with their out‑of‑home design needs. Work with Lamar sales department to implement promotional & merchandising campaigns.
• Must write and edit copy as needed.
• Assist in scheduling spots on digital display network.
• Occasional market rides to inspect and photograph inventory are required.
• Communicate with other Lamar territory offices to fulfill their art requests.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The primary work environment for this position is the office.
• The physical demands for this position include light lifting, seeing (with a focus on reading, acuity, depth perception, and peripheral vision), sitting more than 50%, and talking.
• Nights spent traveling, away from home, are less than 10%.

To be considered for an interview, please attach samples of your work and/or a link to your portfolio website when filling out the application!

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:

• Hand painted murals
• Transportation and airports
• The largest network of digital…