Prepress Technician - Now Hiring
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.
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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.
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What you can expect from us:
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- A Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm work schedule.
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- An hourly rate of $17.25 / hour dependent on relevant experience and qualifications
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- 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
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- 12 paid company holidays including Presidents Day and Juneteenth
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- A comprehensive 3-month training program
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- Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential
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- Multiple medical plan options
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- Dental and vision insurance
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- 401K plan with company contributions for participation
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- Paid parental leave
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- Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions
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What we are looking for in YOU:
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- Ability to process basic Algebra and Geometry to measure and divide art into pieces suitable for production
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- 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)
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- Skill in performing operations with units (inch, foot, yard, etc.)
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- Possesses a critical eye for design to spot cases where something may have changed during art exporting or conversion
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- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
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- Critical eye for color and depth perception
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- Ability to work in logical and clear processes, organized in a way easily understood and followed by members on a team
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Education and
Experience:
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- High School diploma or equivalent required
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- 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
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- 1 - 2 years of experience in Graphic Design or drafting is preferred
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- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
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A day in the life:
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- Build Transit templates and spec sheets using Adobe Illustrator
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- Process Transit art, produce print files, and post-production proofs
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- Discuss and resolve art and template issues with Account Services Coordinators and internal customers
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- Responsible for catching mistakes during art exporting or conversion, preventing misprinted art
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- Create vector paths and CNC tool paths for billboard extension kitsn
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- Vector path = A pin tool in Photoshop used to trace an outline for billboard art
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- 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
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Physical Demands and Work Environment
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o The primary work environment is an office.
o 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.
o Nights spent traveling, away from home, are less than 10%.
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Who we are:
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Lamar Graphics (i.e. Lamar's creative hub) in Baton Rouge is home to 70
masterminds ranging from creative geniuses to technical experts.
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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.
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We provide ad space through:
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- Billboards
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- Interstate logos
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- Handpainted murals
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- Transportation and airports
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- The largest network of digital billboards in the United States
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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.
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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.
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Lamar is an EOE/AA:
Minorities/Females/Disabled/Protected Veterans or any other State or Federally protected characteristic
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Disability Self-Identification:
When applying for a job with Lamar, you will be asked to voluntarily self-identify whether you have a disability. Please take a moment to watch for clarification on why we&s;re asking for this information!
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California Residents - Lamar collects personal information in the ordinary course of considering job applicants. This information may include, for example, name, address, phone number and other contact information, employment history and reference contact information, and any other information provided by an applicant to Lamar. By submitting an application, you consent to the use or sharing of this personal information solely for the purpose of consideration for employment by Lamar. Lamar will not sell this information.
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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