The Company

Colossal Media, now a Lamar Advertising subsidiary, is an award-winning Brooklyn-based company celebrated for reviving hand-painted outdoor advertising. Founded in 2004 on the ashes of a forgotten art form, we've grown into a premium creative partner for the world's largest brands, agencies, and artists. Our memorable campaigns build curiosity and amplify exposure through dynamic storytelling, redefining and elevating the out-of-home experience. We have a vision for rapid growth and to make this happen, we need you! Many of our campaigns are captured on film to create a timeless story. These videos are a great way for you to learn more about our business and our mission so take a minute to check them out:

Colossal Media is built on the craft of hand-painted murals. This craft has creativity at its core. Here we know that what fuels creativity is diversity. People from all walks of life work here at Colossal Media and all are not only welcome but are treated equitably within the Colossal Media community.

What you can expect from us:

• $30.50 - $33.50 per hour, depending upon the level of experience held
• 30-day Contract to Hire position
• Hybrid Role - 2 days a week in our Williamsburg office
• A workplace where everyone has an opportunity to participate and contribute and is valued for their unique skills, experience, and perspectives
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential and room to grow
• Multiple medical plan options
• Dental and vision insurance
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure and paid holidays
• 401K plan with company contributions for participation
• Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions

The Role:

The Designer role will work closely with the Creative Director and collaborate closely with both the Senior Producer (project manager) and the Senior Designer. They will contribute to the creation of impressive visual materials for the sales and marketing team. These materials encompass pitch decks, email newsletters, social media assets, event promotion, mock-ups, and innovative creative concepts. Prior experience in an agency setting is advantageous for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the creation of layout and design of pitch decks and marketing materials.
• Manage multiple projects at a time from concept through pre-production and manage the full scope of deliverables, including design specifications and technical drawings.
• Verify the technical correctness of art files and ensure they meet the specified manufacturer's requirements.
• Perform a high degree of quality control to maintain a cohesive visual identity across various print formats while adhering to brand guidelines.
• Transform design concepts into print or digital assets.
• Ensure typography, layout, and color meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with the production team for seamless execution.
• Communicate and present designs to cross-functional partners and all levels of leadership.
• Perform, organize, and streamline production artwork and image mockups.

Requirements:

The Basics:

• Bachelor's in design or Bachelor's of Fine Arts or equivalent is preferred, but not required.
• 2-4 years of experience as a professional designer in agencies or equivalent brand-related roles is required.
• Proficient in creating, correcting, and exporting files in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, and Acrobat Pro DC.
• Proficient in content tracking systems: Airtable, Google Drive, Asana, Slack.
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements:

• Mastery of layout and typography.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Critical eye for detail, consistency, and quality

• Ability to take revisions and respond creatively.

• Up to date on industry standards and techniques for Adobe Suite Creative Products, including Adobe Illustrator, Indesign and Photoshop. Some After Effects experience is preferred but not required.

• Creative problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset to address challenges in the design-to-print process

• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

The Nitty Gritty:

• Naturally embody our pillars: Awareness, Curiosity, Leadership, Craftsmanship
• Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy
• Energy, enthusiasm, and the ability to meet deadlines

To Be Considered:

• Resume
• Design Portfolio

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The primary work environment is an office.
• The specific physical demands/requirements of the job include: lifting less than 10% of the time, reading, color distinction, acuity, sitting greater than 50% of the time, and talking.
• The typical percentage of time spent traveling and spending nights away from home is less than 10%.

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

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 this video for clarification on why we're asking for this information!

California Resident Disclaimer: 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 Colossal Media. Colossal Media will not sell this information.

#ColossalID