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Lamar Advertising Company · 1 day ago

National Creative Services Art Director

Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world, and they are seeking a National Creative Services Art Director for their Corporate Office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This role serves as the senior creative leader for National Sales, overseeing design strategy, execution, and workflow management while ensuring brand consistency and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

AdvertisingBrand MarketingMarketingOutdoor AdvertisingTravel

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead and direct creative concepting and design execution for high-visibility client campaigns, national sales initiatives, monthly sales/support meetings, and department marketing materials

Develop, design, and lead the creation of high-impact presentation decks for National Sellers and executive leadership in National Sales and Programmatic, ensuring clarity of message, strategic alignment, and visual excellence across all enterprise-facing materials

Provide authoritative creative guidance, feedback, and mentorship to the design team to achieve the highest standards of design excellence

Serve as the primary liaison and strategic advisor between Creative Services and internal partners (National Sales, Marketing, Programmatic, and corporate departments), balancing customer service with the protection of team priorities, capacity, and creative standards

Manage and prioritize complex, high-volume project pipelines, negotiating timelines, deliverables, and expectations with demanding and fast-moving stakeholders

Collaborate with Sales and Programmatic leadership to interpret creative briefs, clarify business objectives, and ensure output aligns with revenue goals and organizational strategy

Present creative work internally and externally, clearly and confidently communicating concepts, rationale, and strategic value to diverse audiences, including executive leadership

Research, review, and recommend photography, illustration, and videography to support creative strategy and elevate campaign quality

Stay current with creative trends, design technology, and industry best practices to strengthen the team's capabilities and elevate the quality of the concepts and materials produced to ensure Lamar’s visual identity remains competitive and contemporary

Oversee and approve the quality of final deliverables, ensuring accuracy, brand consistency, and readiness for multi-channel production

Manage creative resources for approved projects, including prioritizing assignments, allocating workload, and ensuring timely delivery under tight deadlines

Communicate project status, risks, and resource needs to leadership with proactive foresight and solution recommendations

Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

Provide developmental coaching to designers, ensuring skill growth, professional maturity, and readiness for increasing responsibility

Partner with production teams to support the execution of final creative assets across digital and traditional media channels

Qualification

Adobe Creative SuiteDesign strategyCreative leadershipProject managementPresentation designInterpersonal skillsProblem solvingCollaborationAttention to detailCommunicationFlexibility

Required

Exceptional creative judgment demonstrated through a strong portfolio of conceptual and executional excellence

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; working knowledge of video, animation, digital, and multi-platform production workflows

Highly effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills; able to build trust, influence decisions, and manage expectations across departments and leadership levels

Confident, diplomatic professional who navigates competing priorities and high-visibility situations with sound independent judgment

Proactive problem solver who anticipates stakeholder needs, negotiates priorities, and delivers solutions

Strong organizational and project management capabilities; able to lead multiple initiatives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Collaborative, emotionally intelligent leader who promotes accountability, respect, and composure under pressure

Excellent presentation, storytelling, and writing skills, including advanced executive-level presentation design (PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote, Canva)

Meticulous attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy, quality, and brand integrity

Proven ability to align creative vision with business strategy and enterprise-level stakeholder needs

Demonstrated success partnering with senior leaders and managing or directing creative teams in complex organizational environments

Flexible, resourceful, and committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends and technology

Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree

7-10 years of progressively responsible design experience

At least 3 years in a senior, lead, or Art manager role

Preferred

Above-mentioned Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field

Benefits

120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure

12 paid company holidays, including President's day and Juneteenth

A 6-week comprehensive training program

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

Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions

Company

Lamar Advertising Company

Glassdoor4.1

Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company (Nasdaq: LAMR) is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world, with displays across the United States and Canada.

Founded in 1902

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

1001-5000 employees