Lakeshirts is hiring: Production Artist in Detroit Lakes

Overview

At Lakeshirts, we craft bold designs for iconic gear. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Schedule

Monday‑Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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!

Physical Demands

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.

Physiological 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.