What are the responsibilities and job description for the Floor Support Production Artist position at Lakeshirts?
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
- Complete Production-requested art fixes, including; design concept, spelling, color, and print-quality.
- Using Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop for design needs.
- Coordinate daily priorities with leadership, including screen sending, design changes for text & color, create production-ready files, and visual concept artwork to display for customers.
- Partner with Production to resolve floor issues and ensure high-quality customer products.
- Record design errors and inconsistencies.
- Support lean practices by reducing waste in daily work.
- Communicate standards questions or inconsistencies to your Lead.
- Manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
SKILLS
- Graphic Design degree preferred; strong Adobe proficiency required.
- Comfortable with computers, digital art files, and workflow systems.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable to shifting priorities.
- Clear communicator who works well with Artists and Production.
- Reliable, flexible, and able to make sound decisions independently.
- Eager to support screenprint production and improve standards.
- Able to multitask.
- Friendly and welcoming.
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.
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