Production Artist

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: $16-17/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 ah-mazing 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.

Salary : $16 - $17