[Hiring] Licensed Apparel Graphic Artist @Lakeshirts

Role Description

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Licensed Apparel Graphic Artist to create original artwork and designs for apparel collections across licensed college, professional sports, entertainment, and lifestyle properties. The ideal candidate understands fashion trends, brand storytelling, apparel graphics, and licensed brand guidelines, and can translate creative concepts into commercially successful designs that help us Wow Our Customers. This role is a strong fit for someone who eats, sleeps, and breathes sports, art, apparel, Adobe Illustrator, and the details that make licensed merchandise feel special. Previous experience in licensed art for garments is preferred.

Open to onsite or remote. To be considered for remote, you must reside in one of the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NV, NY, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WI.

Qualifications

• Two-year or four-year Graphic Design degree or art-related degree required.
• At least five years of experience creating line art at a senior graphic designer level.
• Illustration background with advanced Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop experience required.
• Strong apparel graphic design, licensed apparel design, and fashion trend research skills.
• Experience working with major licensed properties, such as entertainment, sports, college, or lifestyle brands.
• Knowledge of screen printing, sublimation, embroidery, digital printing, and related apparel decoration processes.
• Ability to work well within a team while managing multiple tasks and following through independently.
• Independent decision-making skills, using reason, good judgment, and strong attention to detail.
• Reliable, responsible, organized, flexible, and able to take direction well.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Welcoming of change; nimble, open-minded, and ready to keep learning.
• Licensed art background preferred.

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: Minimum 100 Mbps required; 200 Mbps recommended.
• Upload speed: Minimum 20 Mbps required; 50 Mbps recommended.
• Internet connection must be dedicated primarily to work-related tasks during business hours.
• Must have both Cable and DSL for internet types.
• Must supply your own equipment, including but not limited to monitors, cameras, and computer accessories.
• Must have two monitors for work tasks.
• Chromebooks are not compatible with our systems.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with daily pay options.
• Comprehensive insurance benefits.
• Up to 22 paid days off in the first year.
• Profit sharing.
• 401(k) plan.
• Relaxed dress code.
• Unique perks like an onsite cafeteria, dogs at work, and more.

Company Description

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.