Sublimation Supervisor/Art Dept. Supervisor

R. J. Liebe Athletic Lettering Company; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

R.J. Liebe Athletic Lettering Company in Missouri seeks an experienced Sublimation/Art Dept. Supervisor to lead textile dye sublimation, digital printing, and color management.

You will drive ICC profile implementation, RIP software workflows, and continuous improvement with Lean/Kaizen TPM and 5S. You will inspect finished products for color accuracy, supervise a small art department, prepare polyester fabrics for printing, and ensure quality while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience in textile dye sublimation and digital printing.
• Strong color management and ICC profile implementation.
• Experience with RIP software and Lean/Kaizen TPM and 5S.
• Ability to supervise small art department and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Inspect finished products for color accuracy and defects.
• Load, prepare, and manage materials for printing.
• Lead and develop a small art department.
• Drive continuous improvement in workflow and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Color management

Tools

RIP software

ICC profiles

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

R.J. Liebe Athletic Lettering Company continues to be the leader in athletic lettering. We are a family owned company that has set the standard for "on field image" in professional sports.

The Sublimation/Art Dept. Supervisor must be experienced in textile dye sublimation, digital printing and color management. Must possess skills for ICC profile implementation, variability control, continuous improvement with a focus on efficiency, color consistency and measurable results.

Duties

• Core specialties must include: Textile dye sublimation, digital printing, color management, creative cloud, ICC profiles, experience with RIP software, Lean, Kaizen, TPM and 5S.
• Quality Control: Inspect finished products for defects, ensuring color accuracy and proper transfer.
• Attention to Detail: Excellent attention to detail combined with strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects efficiently. Ability to color match and spot color discrepancies or transfer flaws.
• Substrate Preparation: Load, clean, and prepare materials (polyester fabrics, poly-coated blanks) for printing.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods, lift, and move materials.
• Ability to supervise small art department. Must have leadership skills!

Join us in creating exceptional sporting apparel. If you’re passionate about manufacturing excellence and eager to develop your skills in a fast‑paced setting—