Screenprint Floor Support Artist

Lakeshirts; Little Falls (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay options

Health insurance

Up to 22 paid days off in the first 12

Profit sharing

401(k) plan

Onsite cafeteria

Job summary

Lakeshirts in Little Falls, Minnesota, seeks a Screenprint Production Artist to support the production floor with fast, accurate artwork fixes before garments are printed.

This full-time onsite role involves collaborating with artists, leads, Quality Control, and production partners to ensure finished prints match approved artwork and provide hands-on manufacturing support.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is required; working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is strongly preferred.
• Graphic Design degree preferred, or equivalent education, portfolio work, or hands-on production art experience.
• Experience with production art, prepress, screenprint, print production, apparel decoration, or manufacturing is helpful.
• Ability to inspect digital artwork carefully and recognize issues involving spelling, color, sizing, placement, file setup, and print quality.
• Comfort using computers, shared files, work-order systems, and digital workflow tools throughout the day.
• Strong organization and follow-through when priorities shift or several requests arrive at once.
• Clear, respectful communication with artists, production team members, leads, and quality partners.
• Ability to make sound decisions independently while knowing when to ask a lead for direction.
• Reliable, flexible, welcoming, and ready to contribute to a team-first work environment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to artwork questions from the screenprint floor and determine what must be corrected before production continues.
• Open and revise production files in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, including text, color, sizing, placement, and print-quality updates.
• Compare artwork, work-order details, comps, namedrops, and production instructions to identify mismatches.
• Prepare accurate screenprint files and send corrected artwork or screen reburn information to the appropriate production partner.
• Check ink rotations, underlay setup, mesh information, gradients, blends, and other file details that affect print results.
• Create or update customer-facing comps and production visuals when a floor issue requires a clear reference.
• Partner directly with Production, Quality Control, artists, and leads to resolve issues without losing sight of accuracy.
• Document artwork errors, recurring inconsistencies, and unclear standards so the team can prevent repeat problems.
• Prioritize multiple live requests, communicate status clearly, and follow through until each production question is resolved.
• Support continuous improvement by simplifying work, reducing waste, and helping standards stay useful and consistent.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on production needs.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Graphic Design

Production art

Prepress

Screenprint

Print production

Apparel decoration

Manufacturing

Artwork inspection

Communication

Workflow tools

Education

Graphic Design degree

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

FIX THE FILE. BACK THE FLOOR. HELP EVERY PRINT LAND RIGHT.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Great art does not stop at the computer. In Little Falls, this role helps carry it all the way to the press. As a Screenprint Production Artist on our Little Falls Floor Support team, you will work close to the production floor and respond when artwork needs a fast, accurate fix before garments are printed. You will step in when a live order has an art question, compare the file with the work order and production reference, make the needed correction, and help the screenprint team get the job moving again.

This position blends graphic production work with hands‑on manufacturing support. One request may involve correcting a namedrop, while the next may require checking a comp, rebuilding part of a file, updating an ink rotation, or preparing a reburn request. You will communicate directly with artists, leads, Quality Control, and Little Falls production partners so decisions are clear and the finished print matches the approved artwork.

This is a full-time onsite position at Lakeshirts in Little Falls, Minnesota. Remote work is not available for this role.

PAY + SCHEDULE

Location: Little Falls, MN | Onsite

Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Pay: $18/hour

Growth: Build hands‑on experience in screenprint production art, floor troubleshooting, prepress quality, and fast-moving manufacturing support.

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, a relaxed dress code, unique perks like an onsite cafeteria and more. Join us and be part of a company that values teamwork, innovation, and making work enjoyable every day!

• Respond to artwork questions from the screenprint floor and determine what must be corrected before production continues.
• Open and revise production files in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, including text, color, sizing, placement, and print-quality updates.
• Compare artwork, work-order details, comps, namedrops, and production instructions to identify mismatches.
• Prepare accurate screenprint files and send corrected artwork or screen reburn information to the appropriate production partner.
• Check ink rotations, underlay setup, mesh information, gradients, blends, and other file details that affect print results.
• Create or update customer-facing comps and production visuals when a floor issue requires a clear reference.
• Partner directly with Production, Quality Control, artists, and leads to resolve issues without losing sight of accuracy.
• Document artwork errors, recurring inconsistencies, and unclear standards so the team can prevent repeat problems.
• Prioritize multiple live requests, communicate status clearly, and follow through until each production question is resolved.
• Support continuous improvement by simplifying work, reducing waste, and helping standards stay useful and consistent.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on production needs.

SKILLS | Adobe + Prepress + Accuracy + Practical Problem Solving

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is required; working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is strongly preferred.
• Graphic Design degree preferred, or equivalent education, portfolio work, or hands‑on production art experience.
• Experience with production art, prepress, screenprint, print production, apparel decoration, or manufacturing is helpful.
• Ability to inspect digital artwork carefully and recognize issues involving spelling, color, sizing, placement, file setup, and print quality.
• Comfort using computers, shared files, work-order systems, and digital workflow tools throughout the day.
• Strong organization and follow-through when priorities shift or several requests arrive at once.
• Clear, respectful communication with artists, production team members, leads, and quality partners.
• Ability to make sound decisions independently while knowing when to ask a lead for direction.
• Reliable, flexible, welcoming, and ready to contribute to a team‑first work environment.

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

Employee must be able to see, hear, read, write, communicate clearly, use good judgment, stay organized, adapt to changing priorities, and work with patience, professionalism, reliability, flexibility, and a helpful team‑first attitude.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

CONTINUOUSLY: Sit.

FREQUENTLY: Walk and carry under 10 pounds.

OCCASIONALLY: Lift under 10 pounds, lift 10-24 pounds, lift 25-50 pounds, stand, carry 10-24 pounds, carry 25-50 pounds, push, pull, climb, balance, bend, twist, crawl, and reach above shoulder height, at shoulder height, and below shoulder height.

NOTE / DISCLAIMER

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team members may be asked to perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs. Lakeshirts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.