The Graphics Division of Lamar Advertising is now hiring a new Prepress Technician to help bring innovative advertising to life! Lamar Graphics (i.e. Lamar’s creative hub) in Baton Rouge is home to 70+ masterminds ranging from creative geniuses to technical experts.

The Prepress Technician translates digital art files into a format that can be physically outputted by either a print or CNC (Computer Numerical Control) router for Transit art production. As such, a Prepress Technician also assumes the responsibility to answer questions of artists, both in-house and in the field/with agencies regarding the technical aspects of art creation.

What you can expect from us:

• A Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm work schedule.
• An hourly rate of $17.25 / hour dependent on relevant experience and qualifications
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
• 12 paid company holidays including Presidents Day and Juneteenth
• A comprehensive 3-month training program
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential
• Multiple medical plan options
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401K plan with company contributions for participation
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions

What we are looking for in YOU:

• Ability to process basic Algebra and Geometry to measure and divide art into pieces suitable for production
• Ability to retouch photos in cases where alterations are needed to be made to client provided art (when changes are not significant enough to send to the creative department)
• Skill in performing operations with units (inch, foot, yard, etc.)
• Possesses a critical eye for design to spot cases where something may have changed during art exporting or conversion
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Critical eye for color and depth perception
• Ability to work in logical and clear processes, organized in a way easily understood and followed by members on a team

Education and experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s degree/3 years of college progress/Technical school is preferred, particularly in Graphic Design, Fine Art, Digital Photography, or a similar field of study
• 1 - 2 years of experience in Graphic Design or drafting is preferred
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

A day in the life:

• Build Transit templates and spec sheets using Adobe Illustrator
• Process Transit art, produce print files, and post-production proofs
• Discuss and resolve art and template issues with Account Services Coordinators and internal customers
• Responsible for catching mistakes during art exporting or conversion, preventing misprinted art
• Create vector paths and CNC tool paths for billboard extension kits
  • Vector path = A pin tool in Photoshop used to trace an outline for billboard art
  • CNC tool path = Created in ArtCam software, the CNC router uses mathematical plots to give the cutting bit a precise location and tool path to cut

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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

Who we are:

Lamar Graphics (i.e. Lamar’s creative hub) in Baton Rouge is home to 70+ masterminds ranging from creative geniuses to technical experts.

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 EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Protected Veterans or any other State or Federally protected characteristic

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With 120 years in business, take pride in our long-standing mission and values: A century of family values: We seek to preserve the same family values upon which our company was founded to ensure that Lamar employees and shareholders prosper for another 120 years.

Always improving: As our business grows, our employees grow along with it. We offer continued development opportunities and internal networks for professional growth. We hope that no matter where you end up, you discover you're a better version of yourself than before your time with Lamar.

Putting people first: Our roots are built on strong relationships. From local team building to corporate-sponsored on-site events, we encourage creating spaces to build deeper relationships with our colleagues and the customers we serve.

Integrity at our core: We continuously use employee feedback to shape the future of how employees experience work at Lamar. Feedback and action plans are shared with employees at all levels and locations.

Serving our local communities: While Lamar gives back through nationwide campaigns, many of our local offices have established traditions to volunteer with local organizations that work to better the lives of community members. We aim to leave all communities in which we operate better than we found them!

Where you belong: We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is representative of our creative nature and the communities we serve. Here, you can be heard, contribute meaningfully, and show up how you want to be seen at work.

What you can look forward to on the Lamar team:

120 hours of PTO

12 paid company holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance, and more!

Family planning benefits

401k (pre-tax and Roth) with matching

Wellness program with cash rewards

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Short and long-term disability coverage