Production Art Team Lead

Lakeshirts•Detroit Lakes, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Lakeshirts, we're more than just a company-we're a vibe. Born in the heart of Detroit Lakes, MN, we've grown into one of the largest privately-owned screen-printing manufacturers in the U.S. Our team creates over 40,000 garments daily for the resort, licensed collegiate, and K-12 markets. From our humble beginnings to now, we've embraced a unique culture that blends creativity, dedication, and a love for what we do. As a Floor Support Lead, you'll play a key role in ensuring on-time delivery from art to production, as well as maintaining art standards across all divisions. This position is essential to keeping our production running smoothly and efficiently. You'll need a can-do attitude with the ability to flex and adapt in a fast-paced environment, stellar organizational and people skills to keep the floor moving, and the energy to motivate your team. A healthy dose of enthusiasm and patience is key, as you'll be the glue that keeps everything together. If you're a creative, servant-leadership driven individual who thrives in a collaborative, high-energy environment, this could be your perfect fit. Joining us means becoming part of a culture where life's truly better in a t-shirt. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a-4p, with availability to respond to evening calls

Requirements

Proficiency and solid experience in Adobe Illustrator
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is helpful, but not a deal breaker
Multi-tasking is second nature to you, you're able to manage multiple priorities effectively, while keeping every little detail in check
Strong independent decision-making skills, with the ability to use sound reasoning and good judgment
Welcoming of change, NIMBLE and open-minded, with the ability to embrace and drive Continuous Improvement- it's in our DNA
An ability to recognize our culture, contribute to it, and be a part of it; big egos, game players, "me firsts", entitled, and other such traits need not apply-we kind of mean it
Reliable, responsible, flexible-you adapt, show up, and get the job done with precision
Comfortable handling multiple interruptions without missing a beat, and you always follow through
Excellent communication skills-both written and oral, you're a pro at getting the message across in a clear and approachable way
Must love dogs (we kinda like them at our MN headquarters, and we hope you do, too)
Must love tees, (and hats...and stickers...and novelty socks)
Employees must be able to see and hear, read and write. Requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision-making, dependability, judgment, reading, speaking, following direction, handling multiple priorities, and reasoning.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to leadership training is preferred, with a passion and natural ability for guiding and mentoring a TEAM towards success (there's another one of our Core Values!)
A 2- or 4-year degree in Graphic Design is recommended
Completion of Lakeshirts' Train the Trainer program is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Lead and support floor operations to ensure production goals and deadlines are met while upholding art standards
Ensure all team members are trained in their responsibilities, safety protocols, and company policies, helping them stay NIMBLE and ready to adapt
Work closely with artists to field questions and concerns, ensuring smooth and efficient collaboration across the team
Conduct weekly check-ins with the team and report performance/attendance issues to the Art Manager to foster a culture of Continuous Improvement (#valuesinaction)
Attend daily production huddles and communicate priorities to the team, ensuring alignment with the department's needs
Utilize production reports and work orders to organize and manage priorities, always staying flexible to meet shifting demands
Assign and reassign work as necessary to meet deadlines and ensure daily production goals are met
Collaborate with other leads to uphold standards and communicate changes to art staff in a timely manner, ensuring consistent quality
Manage design updates when logos change to maintain brand integrity
Work with Quality Control to resolve any issues and ensure products meet the required standards
Communicate inconsistencies in standards to the Art Manager and contribute to process reviews aimed at increasing efficiency
Manage employee concerns and performance issues with professionalism, fostering a positive team dynamic
Conduct quarterly performance reviews and yearly compensation reviews to ensure team members are motivated and aligned with company goals
Continuously review and refine processes to improve team efficiency and effectiveness, embodying the value of Continuous Improvement