Art Lead | Accessories - Lakeshirts

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

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We're currently looking for an ultra-motivated, organized, leadership-driven individual, looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity in our fast-paced creative culture. Forward thinking for process improvement, up-to-date on Art technology, and how to efficiently create artwork designs in fast pace timeframes.

As a TEAM LEAD, this position is responsible for leading our Licensed Accessory Design Artists to ensure on-time delivery of art to production, as well as the maintenance of standards within each division. The accessory line includes designs for Stickers, Magnets, Patches, Signs, and Drinkware modifying designs to fit within regions around the country.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, with OT as needed.

Onsite or Hybrid (2 days a week in the Detroit Lakes, MN Office)

Essential Job Functions | Train + Lead + Execute + Communicate + Collaborate

• Perform production artist responsibilities proficiently and maintain standards
• Ensure team members are appropriately trained in the areas of job responsibility, safety, and company policy
• Work closely with artists to field questions and concerns
• Conduct weekly check-ins with team and report performance/attendance issues to Art Manager
• Attend daily production huddle as assigned and communicate priorities back to the department
• Understand and utilize production reports and work orders to organize and manage priorities
• Assign and reassign work as necessary to ensure deadlines are met
• Work with artists to ensure daily production is met
• Work closely with other leads to uphold standards and communicate changes to art staff in a timely manner
• Work with Quality Control to resolve issues
• Communicate inconsistencies in standards to the Art Manager
• Manage employee concerns and performance issues
• Conduct quarterly performance and yearly increase reviews with employees
• Review processes periodically to increase efficiency

Qualifications | Leadership + Graphic Design + Detail + Teamwork + Communication

• Exposure to leadership training preferred
• 2-year or 4-year degree in Graphic Design with Adobe Illustrator proficiency preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Word preferred
• 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

Remote Qualifications I Minimum Requirements:

To effectively fulfill your responsibilities, we expect remote team members to have a reliable internet connection that meets the following minimum requirements:

• Download Speed: A minimum download speed of 100 megabits per second (Mbps) is necessary to ensure swift access to online resources, efficient communication, and seamless collaboration with your colleagues. We recommend 200 Mbps download.
• Upload Speed: Your internet connection should have a minimum upload speed of 20 megabits per second (Mbps). This speed allows for smooth sharing of files, participating in virtual meetings, and contributing to our collaborative work environment. We recommend 50 Mbps upload.

It is important to note that these above requirements are based on the assumption that your internet connection is dedicated primarily to work-related tasks during business hours. We understand that many households have multiple users and may engage in activities such as streaming services like Hulu, Netflix, YouTube, etc. However, it is crucial that your work-related activities receive the necessary bandwidth and remain uninterrupted.

All remote employees are also responsible for the following:

• Must have both Cable and DSL for Internet Types
• Must supply their own equipment (including but not limited to monitors, cameras, and computer accessories)
• We recommend employees have two monitors for work tasks
• Please note that Chromebooks are not compatible with our systems.

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, patient.

Physical Demands:

OUR CULTURE IS ONE-OF-A-KIND AND TRULY SETS US APART. Our culture, like your favorite t-shirt, is one of a kind and

truly sets us apart, and we are proud of our humble beginnings and non- corporate style. We offer a unique atmosphere that sets us apart from 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 is one of the largest privately-owned screen printing manufacturers in the United States. We are responsible for decorating and distributing of a wide variety of garments for the resort, college and K-12 markets. At our headquarters in Detroit Lakes, MN, we employ over 900 great people, proudly producing 40,000+ garments daily.

It's not just a job but a lifestyle, our job descriptions help support and guide you in the role you play to making our company successful. This is why life is better in a t-shirt!