Floor Support Production Artist

BRING DESIGNS TO LIFE. SUPPORT THE FLOOR. KEEP GREAT ART MOVING.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Working with customers and a big, talented art team makes us happy. At Lakeshirts, our Production Artists help turn creative ideas into production-ready apparel and accessories across screenprint, embroidery, applique, heat press, foil, acid gel, softwash, sublimation, and more. We are looking for detail-loving Floor Support Production Artists to support the screenprint production floor, troubleshoot artwork issues, and help keep quality standards clear, consistent, and moving in the right direction.

This is an onsite position in Detroit Lakes, MN. No remote opportunities are available for this role.

PAY + SCHEDULE

Location: Detroit Lakes, MN - onsite.

Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:00 PM or 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Pay: $18/hour.

Growth: Build hands-on production art experience while working closely with artists, leads, and the screenprint floor.

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, a relaxed dress code, unique perks like an onsite cafeteria and more. Join us and be part of a company that values teamwork, innovation, and making work enjoyable every day!

A TYPICAL DAY

• Coordinate screen reburns when screens are damaged or missing from the screenprint cell.
• Update artwork and production files in Adobe Illustrator so designs meet Lakeshirts standards.
• Partner with production and art leads tosolvefloor issues and create the best-quality product for customers.
• Record errors and inconsistencies to strengthen artist knowledge and improve production-ready files.
• Support lean practices by helping reduce waste and improve daily workflow.
• Handle daily art support tasks such as DTS sending, namedrops, proofing, and art comps based on production needs.
• Communicate standards questions or inconsistencies to the Art Manager and production leads.

 

SKILLS

• 2-year or 4-year degree in Graphic Designrequired, with strong Adobe Illustratorproficiency.
• Comfortable using computers, digital art files, and production workflow systems in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to follow through while managing interruptions and shifting priorities.
• A clear written and verbal communicator who works well with artists, leads, and production teammates.
• Reliable, responsible, flexible, and able to use good judgment when making independent decisions.
• Excited to support screenprint production, improve standards, and help great designs make it to the floor.

 

WHY LAKESHIRTS IS THE PLACE YOU WANT TO BE

At Lakeshirts, we believe in making work as awesome as the apparel we create. We are not just a t-shirt company; we are also a hat, sticker, sock, and so-much-more company. As one of the largest screenprinting manufacturers in the U.S., we decorate garments and accessories for the resort, licensed collegiate, and K-12 markets with the help of ah-mazing team members from sea to shining sea.

Our culture is rooted in teamwork, creativity, continuous improvement, community, and customer wow moments. If you want to roll up your sleeves, solve real problems, support great artists, and be part of a place where Life's Better in a T-shirt, this could be a great fit.

COGNITIVE OR MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Employee must be able to see, hear, read, write, communicate clearly, use good judgment, stay organized, adapt to changing priorities, and work with patience, professionalism, reliability, flexibility, and a helpful team-first attitude.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

CONTINUOUSLY: Sit.

FREQUENTLY: Walk and carry under 10 pounds.

OCCASIONALLY: Lift under 10 pounds, lift 10-24 pounds, lift 25-50 pounds, stand, carry 10-24 pounds, carry 25-50 pounds, push, pull, climb, balance, bend, twist, crawl, and reach above shoulder height, at shoulder height, and below shoulder height.

NEVER: Lift over 50 pounds or carry over 50 pounds.

NOTE / DISCLAIMER

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team members may be asked to perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs. Lakeshirts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.