Floor Support Production Artist
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CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVERS & DOERS, THIS SPOT IS PERFECT FOR YOU.

THE OPPORTUNITY: THIS IS AN ON-SITE POSITION IN DETROIT LAKES, MN. No remote opportunities for this position.

Working collaboratively with our customers and 60+ artists makes us happy. We strive to continually stay on-trend, creating over 200,000 new designs in the last 5 years and 26,000 design modifications yearly. Our techniques include: screenprint, embroidery, applique, heat press, foil, acid gel, softwash, sublimation, and pretty much everything else under the Minnesota sun. Whew! We're currently looking for Floor Support Artists to work under the direction of the Art Manager to provide art support to the screenprint production floor and to help identify issues in order to uphold and maintain the standards within each division. This is an on-site position, based at our World Headquarters in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8a-4p OR Monday-Thursday, 4p-2a (Day or Evening- We've got a shift perfect for your creative lifestyle!)

Essential Job Functions | Coordinate + Update + Collaborate

• Coordinate the burning of screens if they are damaged or missing from the screenprint cell
• Update designs as necessary to follow Lakeshirts standards
• Work with production to create the best quality product for our customers.
• Record errors to help with artist knowledge in creating production-ready files
• Actively reduce waste in department/lean processes
• Work closely with leads to uphold standards to be communicated with artists/production
• Communicate inconsistencies in standards to the Art Manager
• Daily tasks will be determined by art/production requirements:
  • DTS (Direct-to-Screen) sending, Namedrop, Proofing, Art Comps
• Hours are determined by production work schedule

Qualifications | Adobe Illustrator + Detail-Oriented + Team Player

• 2-year or 4-year degree in Graphic Design with Adobe Illustrator proficiency required
• Must be detail oriented with excellent computer skills
• Ability to multi-task
• High attention to detail
• Independent decision making skills with reason and good judgment
• Ability to work well in a team
• Must be reliable, responsible, flexible and take direction well
• Must be able to handle multiple interruptions and follow through
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral

Our culture is one-of-a-kind and truly sets us apart. We are proud of our humble beginnings and non-corporate style. We offer a unique atmosphere, unlike any other manufacturer. We work hard to be the best and we seek only committed individuals that will help move our company forward and embrace our values and culture. Lakeshirts | Blue 84 is one of the largest privately owned screen-printing manufacturers in the United States, responsible for decorating and distribution of a wide variety of garments for the resort, college and K-12 markets. We are headquartered in Detroit Lakes, MN, we employ over 900 great people, proudly producing 45,000+ garments daily. It's not just a job but a lifestyle. Our job descriptions help support and guide you in the role you play in making our company successful.

LIFE'S BETTER IN A T-SHIRT. IT REALLY IS.

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, patience.

Physical Demands:NEVER: Lift Over 50 lbs., Carry Over 50 lbs.OCCASIONALLY: Lift, Stand, Carry, Push, Pull, Climb, Balance, Bend, Twist, Crawl, Reach, Lift Under 10 lbs., Lift 10-24 lbs., Lift 25-50 lbs., Carry 10-24 lbs., Carry 25-50 lbs., Reach Above Shoulder Height, Reach at Shoulder Height, Reach Below Shoulder HeightFREQUENTLY: Walk, Carry Under 10 lbs.CONTINUOUSLY: Sit