Line Support Artist (EMI/TGT)

GREAT ART. IT'S KINDA WHAT WE DO HERE & WHAT WE'RE PASSIONATE ABOUT. GREAT ART + GREAT GARMENT = GREAT DAY.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

EMI-TGT creates destination-inspired apparel, stickers, and accessories for the places people love. This role supports that creative engine by revising original line art, building coordinated art packs, developing fill-ins, and creating custom artwork that stays true to EMI-TGT standards. You will work closely with Line Artists, Art Pack Coordinators, Licensing, and other art teammates to keep artwork accurate, consistent, organized, and ready for the next step.

We are looking for a highly organized, detail-driven Apparel Graphic Designer, internally aligned to Line Art Support, who can combine strong Adobe Illustrator skills with practical production awareness. The right person understands how artwork carries across garment and sticker applications, can preserve the character of an established series, and enjoys jumping between revisions, art packs, custom requests, and deadline-driven priorities. This is an onsite position at our headquarters in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

PAY + SCHEDULE:

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm

Pay: $18- $20/ hour

Location: Remote applicants may be considered if they reside in AZ, CA, CO, IA, IL, ID, FL, MN, MO, NC, ND, NV, PA, SD, SC, VA, WI, or WY.

BENEFITS:

Lakeshirts | Blue 84 offers an employee benefits package for eligible team members. Current plan details, eligibility requirements, and enrollment information will be provided during the hiring process.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS | Prep + Edit + Capture + Support

• Revise original EMI-TGT line art when changes cannot move directly to Production Art, preserving the intent, style, and standards of the established series.

• Partner with EMI-TGT Art Pack Coordinators on new art packs, revisions, customer-ready options, and complete, accurate creative deliverables.

• Update EMI-TGT design series as needed, including coordinated changes across variation templates, namedrops, placements, and related artwork.

• Develop fill-ins for original EMI-TGT series created by Line Artists, keeping artwork cohesive across destinations, products, and customer needs.

• Create custom art requests using strong illustration, typography, composition, color, and vector-art skills.

• Adapt artwork thoughtfully across EMI apparel, TGT sticker and accessory applications, and garment versions of accessory art while maintaining brand consistency.

• Apply EMI-TGT standards for branch identification, product lines, design files, web-search keywords, art elements, screen count, pricing considerations, and required pad-print placement details.

• Coordinate with Licensing when artwork includes licensed marks, protected properties, or approval requirements.

• Use Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to revise, rebuild, organize, and prepare clean art files while protecting editable artwork and embedded assets.

• Attend scheduled meetings, prioritize daily work by due date, communicate roadblocks early, and contribute to our core value of Team.

• Complete other responsibilities as directed based on changing customer, art-pack, and line-development needs.

QUALIFICATIONS | Efficient in Editing + Eye for Details + Team Player

• Two-year or four-year Graphic Design degree or art-related degree preferred.
• Illustration background and experience with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, or comparable professional design programs, preferred.
• Portfolio demonstrating vector illustration, apparel graphics, typography, layout, line-art revision, and the ability to extend an established visual style.
• Ability to revise existing artwork without losing the design intent, then develop coordinated series extensions, fill-ins, and custom variations.
• Working knowledge of apparel graphics, screenprint, stickers, accessories, and production-minded design practices preferred.
• Ability to learn and consistently apply EMI-TGT artwork standards, file conventions, brand-specific elements, and internal design workflows.
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing series consistency, colors, placements, namedrops, linked or embedded assets, and customer specifications.
• Ability to work well within a team and coordinate across Line Development, Art Pack, Licensing, Production Art, and other departments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities, revisions, and due dates in a fast-paced creative environment.
• Problem-solving aptitude, sound judgment, and willingness to ask questions rather than make assumptions about branch-specific artwork.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent organization, reliability, and consistent follow-through.
• Leverage AI tools where appropriate to support artwork development.

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 contribution 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, your work-related activities must 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)
• Employees must have two monitors for work tasks
• Please note that Chromebooks are not compatible with our systems.

WHY LAKESHIRTS IS THE PLACE YOU WANT TO BE. At Lakeshirts, we believe in making work as awesome as the apparel we create. We're not just a t-shirt company- we're also a hat, sticker, and sock company (and so much more!). We're a place where creativity meets culture, where ideas and innovation are encouraged, and where the atmosphere is truly one-of-a-kind. As one of the largest screenprinting manufacturers in the U.S., we decorate a variety of garments and accessories for the resort, licensed collegiate, and K-12 markets, supported by over 1,000 ah-mazing team members from sea to shining sea.

OUR CULTURE TRULY SETS US APART. Life at Lakeshirts is all about embracing our core values, having fun, and working with great people who make every day an opportunity to thrive. We're looking for those who want to roll up their sleeves and make an impact while enjoying a culture that values creativity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and empowering each team member to define and elevate their success. We also foster a strong sense of community and are dedicated to wowing our customers on the daily.

Cognitive or Mental Requirements of the Job:

Employee 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, reasoning.

Physical Demands:

CONTINUOUSLY: Sit, reach below shoulder height.

FREQUENTLY: Walk; reach at shoulder height.

OCCASIONALLY: Lift, Stand, Walk, Carry, Push, Pull, Climb, Balance, Bend, Twist, Crawl, Reach, Lift under 10 lbs., Lift 10-50 lbs., Lift over 50 lbs., Carry under 10 lbs., Carry 10-50 lbs., Carry over 50 lbs., Reaching above, at, and below shoulder height

NEVER: Lift 25-50 lbs., lift over 50 lbs., carry 10-24 lbs., carry 25-50 lbs., or carry over 50 lbs.

NOTE: 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.