Accessories Art Trainer

Lakeshirts, inc.; Detroit Lakes (MN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental (voluntary)

Vision (voluntary)

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Critical illness coverage

Profit sharing

401(k)

Employee merchandise discounts

Relaxed dress code

Flexible schedules

Onsite cafeteria subsidy

Dogs at work

Job summary

Lakeshirts, inc. is seeking a Production Art Trainer to educate and support Artists across College, Resort, and TGT accessory artwork. You will teach Lakeshirts standards, demonstrate workflows, monitor progress, and adjust training for production-ready results.

This hands-on role requires graphic production knowledge, Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop skills, and strong coaching to meet 90-day development goals. Onsite or hybrid arrangements available.

Qualifications

• Graphic design or related degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop required.
• Experience in Lakeshirts art department and licensed artwork workflows preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train new hires and existing Production Artists on College, Resort, and TGT accessories artwork, licensing requirements, systems, and department standards.
• Teach production-art processes through demonstrations, guided practice, job aids, and hands-on coaching in Illustrator, Photoshop, and applicable workflow tools.
• Monitor daily progress against the training agenda, provide timely feedback, and adapt training based on learning needs.
• Communicate trainee progress and support needs before, during, and after 90-day reviews; attend required meetings and reviews.
• Ensure team members understand job responsibilities, safety practices, company policies, quality expectations, and Lakeshirts core values.
• Maintain assigned production task loads while supporting training priorities and department goals.
• Partner with artists and leads to troubleshoot artwork, licensing, workflow, and training issues.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Coaching

Mentoring

Communication

Graphic Design

Education

Graphic Design or Art degree

Tools

Licensing workflow tools

Job description

TELL + TEACH + INVOLVE | TRAIN THE ACCESSORIES ART TEAM THE LAKESHIRTS WAY

THE OPPORTUNITY

Under the direction of the Accessories Art Lead, the Production Art Trainer | Accessories Licensing trains and supports new and existing Production Artists across College, Resort, and TGT accessory artwork. You'll teach Lakeshirts standards, demonstrate production-art workflows, monitor progress, and adjust training so artists can prepare accurate, production-ready artwork with confidence.

This is a hands-on training role for an experienced artist who can explain the why behind the work, coach with patience, and provide clear feedback. You'll combine graphic production knowledge, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills, licensing awareness, and practical troubleshooting to support quality, productivity, and 90-day development expectations.

PAY + SCHEDULE

PAY: $18-20/hour

LOCATION: Onsite, hybrid, or remote, based on the position assignment

SHIFT: Monday-Friday, hours to be determined

GROWTH: Build expertise in employee training, coaching, licensed production art, and accessories workflow standards.

BENEFITS

Lakeshirts offers a fun, creative, and team-driven culture where employees are empowered to grow and thrive. Benefits include competitive compensation with a daily-pay option, health and life insurance plus voluntary dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, critical illness and accident coverage, up to 22 paid days off in the first year, profit sharing, a 401(k) program, employee merchandise discounts, a relaxed dress code, flexible schedules, an onsite subsidized cafeteria, and dogs at work. Insurance benefits begin the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment.

A TYPICAL DAY | TRAIN + COACH + MONITOR + ADAPT + COMMUNICATE

• Train new hires and existing Production Artists on College, Resort, and TGT accessories artwork, licensing requirements, systems, and department standards.
• Teach production-art processes through demonstrations, guided practice, job aids, and hands-on coaching in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and applicable workflow tools.
• Monitor daily progress against the training agenda, provide timely feedback, and adapt training based on learning needs and discussions with the Accessories Art Lead.
• Communicate trainee progress and support needs before, during, and after 90-day reviews; attend required meetings and reviews.
• Ensure team members understand job responsibilities, safety practices, company policies, quality expectations, and Lakeshirts core values.
• Maintain assigned production task loads while supporting training priorities and department goals.
• Partner with artists and leads to troubleshoot artwork, licensing, workflow, and training issues.

SKILLS | TRAINING + PRODUCTION ART + ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR + LICENSING

• Two- or four-year degree in Graphic Design, Art, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Illustration or production-art background with proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop or comparable programs required.
• At least one year of Lakeshirts Art Department experience preferred, including familiarity with accessories or licensed artwork workflows.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills with the patience and ability to explain processes, transfer knowledge, and adjust to different learning needs.
• Clear written and verbal communication, sound judgment, diplomacy, and the ability to provide approachable, constructive feedback.
• Organized, reliable, adaptable, and able to balance training responsibilities, production work, changing priorities, and multiple tasks.

WHY LAKESHIRTS IS THE PLACE YOU WANT TO BE

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 screenprint 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 1000 great people, proudly producing 35,000+ 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

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

CONTINUOUSLY:

Sit

FREQUENTLY:

Reach above shoulder height

OCCASIONALLY:

Lift, stand, walk, carry, push, pull, balance, bend, twist, reach, lift under 10 lbs., lift 10-24 lbs., lift 25-50 lbs., carry under 10 lbs., carry 10-24 lbs., carry 25-50 lbs., reach above, at, and below shoulder height

NEVER:

Climb, crawl, lift over 50 lbs., carry over 50 lbs.

NOTE / DISCLAIMER

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.