Production Artist Job at Lakeshirts, inc. in Detroit Lakes

BRING DESIGNS TO LIFE | BECOME A FLOOR SUPPORT PRODUCTION ARTIST

THE OPPORTUNITY: At Lakeshirts, we're in the memory‑making business - crafting bold designs for iconic gear people love to wear. We're looking for a Production Artist who thrives in a fast‑paced, creative environment to support our screenprint production floor. This

onsite role is based at our Detroit Lakes, MN location

and plays a key part in ensuring quality, accuracy, and alignment across thousands of vibrant, adventure‑inspired products.

You’ll work hands‑on with Adobe Illustrator, troubleshoot issues, and help organize digital files to meet our design standards. If you're detail oriented, love to collaborate, and are excited to support a team producing high‑volume, high‑quality apparel, you'll fit right in.

This role operates at the creative center of our production floor – so expect changing temperatures, constant communication, and the ability to handle multiple distractions throughout your day.

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Onsite position in Detroit Lakes, MN)

PAY RANGE: $18/hr

BENEFITS: Lakeshirts offers a fun, creative, and team‑driven culture where employees are empowered to grow and thrive. We provide competitive pay with daily pay options, comprehensive insurance benefits, up to 22 paid days off in the first year, profit sharing, a 401(k) plan, and unique perks like an onsite cafeteria, a relaxed dress code and more. Join us and be part of a company that values teamwork, innovation, and making work enjoyable every day!

JOB FUNCTIONS | Support + Problem‑Solve + Collaborate

Review and prep artwork to meet screenprint standards using Adobe Illustrator

Identify screens that are missing or damaged and coordinate reburns as needed

Update designs and communicate production errors for continuous improvement

Collaborate with leads and production teams to maintain high‑quality output

Track and record inconsistencies to enhance Production Artist file readiness

Support daily workflow tasks including DTS sending, namedrop edits, and art proofs

Flex daily workload based on production schedule and department needs

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS | Tech‑Savvy + Adaptable + Team‑Oriented

2- or 4-year Graphic Design degree required

Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and strong with computer‑based tasks

Detail oriented, with the ability to manage multiple interruptions

Clear communicator with solid time management skills

Self‑starter who enjoys collaborating and working cross‑functionally

Must be reliable, flexible, and comfortable working onsite in a production setting with temperature variation and interruptions

WHY LAKESHIRTS IS THE PLACE YOU WANT TO BE.

At Lakeshirts, we believe in making work as awesome as the apparel we create. We're not just a t‑shirt company - we're also a hat, sticker, and sock company (and so much more!). We're a place where creativity meets culture, where ideas and innovation are encouraged, and where the atmosphere is truly one‑of‑a‑kind. As one of the largest screenprinting manufacturers in the U.S., we decorate a variety of garments and accessories for the resort, licensed collegiate, and K‑12 markets, supported by over 1,000 amazing team members from sea to shining sea.

Cognitive or Mental Requirements of the Job: Employee must be able to see and hear, read and write. Requires good judgment, people‑oriented, flexible, organized, diplomatic, reliable, enthusiastic, courteous, helpful, and patient.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: OCCASIONALLY: Stand, Push, Pull, Climb, Balance, Bend, Twist, Crawl, Reach, Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs., Reach Above/At/Below Shoulder Height

FREQUENTLY: Walk, Carry Under 10 lbs.

CONTINUOUSLY: Sit

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive and should in no way be considered a contract or guarantee of employment. Employee may perform other related duties as needed based on the ongoing needs of the business. Minnesota is an employment‑at‑will state and implies no specific length of employment.

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