Production Artist

Lakeshirts • Detroit Lakes, MN

3d • $16 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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

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

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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees