Licensed College Line Support Artist

GREAT ART. IT'S KINDA WHAT WE DO HERE AND WHAT WE'RE PASSIONATE ABOUT.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Working collaboratively with our customers and 140+ 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, and pretty much everything else under the Minnesota sun. Whew!

We're currently looking for a highly-organized, detail-driven team member to support our College Line Artists, to revise Licensed and College Line Art and work closely with our Art Pack team members in our continuing endeavor to Wow Our Customers with our on-trend, unique artwork. We are looking for an individual who eats, sleeps and breathes college sports and art, as that is the world they would live in all day, every day! Previous experience in collegiate art for garments and headwear is preferred.

We currently have a Line Art Support Artist positions available in the following lines:

Blue 84 College

This is an onsite position @ our HQ in Detroit Lakes. Schedule: Monday-Friday, hours TBD.

A Typical Day (job functions) | Line Art Revision Support + Art Pack Teamwork

• Take care of any revisions on original line art that cannot go to production art

• Assist Art Pack Coordinators with new art packs and revisions

• Update design series as needed

• Develop fill-ins for original series from Line Artist

• Develop custom art requests as needed

• Work with licensing where needed

• Attend all scheduled meetings

• Prioritize daily workload based on due dates

• Other responsibilities as directed (contributing to our core value of TEAM)

Skills (qualifications) | Eye for Detail + Artistic Aptitude + Get It Done Team Mentality

• 2- or 4-year Graphics Design degree or Art-related degree preferred

• Illustrating background and experience with Illustrator and Photoshop or similar programs preferred, to help in the understanding of the creative process from A to Z

• Ability to work well within a team and coordinate amongst various departments

• Ability to manage multiple tasks

• Problem-solving aptitude

• Strong communication skills (verbal & written)

• Excellent organizational skills

Cognitive or Mental Requirements of the Job:

Employee 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, reasoning.

Physical Demands:

NEVER: Lift 25-50 lbs, Lift over 50 lbs, Carry 10-24 lbs, Carry 25-50 lbs, Carry over 50 lbs

OCCASSIONALLY: Push, Pull, Balance, Bend, Lift, Stand, Carry, Lift under 10 lbs, Carry under 10 lbs, Reach above shoulder height, Crawl, Reach, Lift 10-24 lbs,

FREQUENTLY: Walk, Reach at shoulder height

CONTINUOUSLY: Sit, Reach below shoulder height

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. At our headquarters in Detroit Lakes, MN, we employ over 800 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.

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.