In this role, you'll be the critical bridge between creative design and manufacturing. You will ... Sock/Knit Swatch Review: Compare knit strike-offs against assigned yarn cards for color accuracy ...
In this role, you'll be the critical bridge between creative design and manufacturing. You will ... Sock/Knit Swatch Review: Compare knit strike-offs against assigned yarn cards for color accuracy ...
In this role, you'll be the critical bridge between creative design and manufacturing. You will ... Sock/Knit Swatch Review: Compare knit strike-offs against assigned yarn cards for color accuracy ...
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In this role, you'll be the critical bridge between creative design and manufacturing. You will ... Sock/Knit Swatch Review: Compare knit strike-offs against assigned yarn cards for color accuracy ...
Sanitation Associate
Visalia, CA · On-site
$20/hr
Follow all company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) * Follow all Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) * Annual powder silo bin vent sock changes. * Inventory and ordering of requested ...
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Sanitation Associate
Visalia, CA · On-site
$20/hr
Follow all company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) * Follow all Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) * Annual powder silo bin vent sock changes. * Inventory and ordering of requested ...
Synthesize macro fashion, lifestyle, and athletic trends into actionable sock and accessory ... TECHNICAL DESIGN & MANUFACTURING * Demonstrate an advanced understanding of hosiery and knit ...
Synthesize macro fashion, lifestyle, and athletic trends into actionable sock and accessory ... TECHNICAL DESIGN & MANUFACTURING * Demonstrate an advanced understanding of hosiery and knit ...
Synthesize macro fashion, lifestyle, and athletic trends into actionable sock and accessory ... TECHNICAL DESIGN & MANUFACTURING * Demonstrate an advanced understanding of hosiery and knit ...
Synthesize macro fashion, lifestyle, and athletic trends into actionable sock and accessory ... TECHNICAL DESIGN & MANUFACTURING * Demonstrate an advanced understanding of hosiery and knit ...
Product Development Assistant
Denver, CO · On-site
$60K - $65K/yr
... manufacturing partners. Continue to manage product development process via PLM throughout the ... Understanding of sock construction or product development in accessories is a plus. * Strong ...
Product Development Assistant
Denver, CO · On-site
$60K - $65K/yr
... manufacturing partners. Continue to manage product development process via PLM throughout the ... Understanding of sock construction or product development in accessories is a plus. * Strong ...
Mattress Line Worker Inside Rotation 2nd Shift
Elkhart, IN · On-site
$14.75 - $18.25/hr
Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a ... Must be able to feed toppers through the laminator, operate the sock closer and banding machine.
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Mattress Line Worker Inside Rotation 2nd Shift
Elkhart, IN · On-site
$14.75 - $18.25/hr
Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a ... Must be able to feed toppers through the laminator, operate the sock closer and banding machine.
Mattress Line Worker Inside Rotation 2nd Shift
$14.75 - $18.25/hr
Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a ... Must be able to feed toppers through the laminator, operate the sock closer and banding machine.
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Mattress Line Worker Inside Rotation 2nd Shift
$14.75 - $18.25/hr
Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a ... Must be able to feed toppers through the laminator, operate the sock closer and banding machine.
Product Development Assistant
Denver, CO · On-site
$21.75 - $28/hr
... manufacturing partners. Continue to manage product development process via PLM throughout the ... Understanding of sock construction or product development in accessories is a plus. * Strong ...
Product Development Assistant
Denver, CO · On-site
$21.75 - $28/hr
... manufacturing partners. Continue to manage product development process via PLM throughout the ... Understanding of sock construction or product development in accessories is a plus. * Strong ...
JY Designs & Creations, Inc. (Oooh Yeah!, Oooh Geez!, Sock It Up, Knock! Knock!) About Us JY Designs & Creations, Inc. is a fast‑growing manufacturer and distributor of novelty socks, slippers ...
JY Designs & Creations, Inc. (Oooh Yeah!, Oooh Geez!, Sock It Up, Knock! Knock!) About Us JY Designs & Creations, Inc. is a fast‑growing manufacturer and distributor of novelty socks, slippers ...
Data Entry Clerk/Customer Support
Placentia, CA · On-site
$23 - $26/hr
JY Designs & Creations, Inc. (Oooh Yeah!, Oooh Geez!, Sock It Up, Knock! Knock!) About Us JY Designs & Creations, Inc. is a fast‑growing manufacturer and distributor of novelty socks, slippers ...
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Data Entry Clerk/Customer Support
Placentia, CA · On-site
$23 - $26/hr
JY Designs & Creations, Inc. (Oooh Yeah!, Oooh Geez!, Sock It Up, Knock! Knock!) About Us JY Designs & Creations, Inc. is a fast‑growing manufacturer and distributor of novelty socks, slippers ...
Data Entry Clerk/Customer Support
Placentia, CA · On-site
$23 - $26/hr
JY Designs & Creations, Inc. (Oooh Yeah!, Oooh Geez!, Sock It Up, Knock! Knock!) About Us JY Designs & Creations, Inc. is a fast‑growing manufacturer and distributor of novelty socks, slippers ...
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Data Entry Clerk/Customer Support
Placentia, CA · On-site
$23 - $26/hr
JY Designs & Creations, Inc. (Oooh Yeah!, Oooh Geez!, Sock It Up, Knock! Knock!) About Us JY Designs & Creations, Inc. is a fast‑growing manufacturer and distributor of novelty socks, slippers ...
Data Entry Clerk/Customer Support
Placentia, CA · On-site
$23 - $26/hr
JY Designs & Creations, Inc. (Oooh Yeah!, Oooh Geez!, Sock It Up, Knock! Knock!) About Us JY Designs & Creations, Inc. is a fast‑growing manufacturer and distributor of novelty socks, slippers ...
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Data Entry Clerk/Customer Support
Placentia, CA · On-site
$23 - $26/hr
JY Designs & Creations, Inc. (Oooh Yeah!, Oooh Geez!, Sock It Up, Knock! Knock!) About Us JY Designs & Creations, Inc. is a fast‑growing manufacturer and distributor of novelty socks, slippers ...
Screenprint Unloader
Falconer, NY · On-site
$16/hr
We're not just a t-shirt company- we're also a hat, sticker, and sock company (and so much more ... As one of the largest screenprinting manufacturers in the U.S., we decorate a variety of garments ...
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Screenprint Unloader
Falconer, NY · On-site
$16/hr
We're not just a t-shirt company- we're also a hat, sticker, and sock company (and so much more ... As one of the largest screenprinting manufacturers in the U.S., we decorate a variety of garments ...
Electronics Test Engineer II
Auburn, IL · On-site
Provide technical support to manufacturing personnel for product, process, and test-related issues. * Troubleshoot production testers and manufacturing equipment. * Other duties as assigned.
Electronics Test Engineer II
Auburn, IL · On-site
Provide technical support to manufacturing personnel for product, process, and test-related issues. * Troubleshoot production testers and manufacturing equipment. * Other duties as assigned.
Mattress Line Worker Inside Rotation 2nd Shift
Elkhart, IN · On-site
$14.75 - $18.25/hr
Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a ... Must be able to feed toppers through the laminator, operate the sock closer and banding machine.
Mattress Line Worker Inside Rotation 2nd Shift
Elkhart, IN · On-site
$14.75 - $18.25/hr
Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a ... Must be able to feed toppers through the laminator, operate the sock closer and banding machine.
Screenprint Unloader
Little Falls, MN · On-site
$16/hr
We're not just a t-shirt company- we're also a hat, sticker, and sock company (and so much more ... As one of the largest screenprinting manufacturers in the U.S., we decorate a variety of garments ...
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Screenprint Unloader
Little Falls, MN · On-site
$16/hr
We're not just a t-shirt company- we're also a hat, sticker, and sock company (and so much more ... As one of the largest screenprinting manufacturers in the U.S., we decorate a variety of garments ...
Electronics Test Engineer II
Auburn, IL · On-site
Provide technical support to manufacturing personnel for product, process, and test-related issues. * Troubleshoot production testers and manufacturing equipment. * Other duties as assigned.
Electronics Test Engineer II
Auburn, IL · On-site
Provide technical support to manufacturing personnel for product, process, and test-related issues. * Troubleshoot production testers and manufacturing equipment. * Other duties as assigned.
Screenprint Unloader
Little Falls, MN · On-site
$16/hr
We're not just a t-shirt company- we're also a hat, sticker, and sock company (and so much more ... As one of the largest screenprinting manufacturers in the U.S., we decorate a variety of garments ...
Screenprint Unloader
Little Falls, MN · On-site
$16/hr
We're not just a t-shirt company- we're also a hat, sticker, and sock company (and so much more ... As one of the largest screenprinting manufacturers in the U.S., we decorate a variety of garments ...
Screenprint Unloader
Little Falls, MN · On-site
$16/hr
We're not just a t-shirt company- we're also a hat, sticker, and sock company (and so much more ... As one of the largest screenprinting manufacturers in the U.S., we decorate a variety of garments ...
Screenprint Unloader
Little Falls, MN · On-site
$16/hr
We're not just a t-shirt company- we're also a hat, sticker, and sock company (and so much more ... As one of the largest screenprinting manufacturers in the U.S., we decorate a variety of garments ...
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A typical day in sock manufacturing involves operating and maintaining knitting machines, monitoring production quality, and ensuring the smooth flow of materials and products through each stage of the process. You may collaborate closely with quality inspectors, technicians, and other production team members to identify and resolve issues quickly. The environment is usually fast-paced and requires a keen eye for detail to spot any defects or irregularities. Consistent communication and teamwork are important, as the goal is to meet production targets while upholding high standards for comfort and durability. Over time, gaining experience on the floor can also open up opportunities to advance into supervisor or technician roles.
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO
Posted 6 days ago
Job description
Shinesty is a fast-growing apparel brand known for bold prints, irreverent humor, and products that don't take themselves too seriously. Our creative team develops everything from iconic underwear prints to unexpected collaborations, and we pride ourselves on building products that are both clever and dangerously comfortable. Our mothers don't always approve of what we do, but the millions of people we've entertained over the years do.
About the Role
Shinesty is looking for a detail-obsessed Textile & Apparel Production Artist to take artwork files and transform them into precise, mill-ready production assets.
In this role, you'll be the critical bridge between creative design and manufacturing. You will build seamless pattern repeats, index color palettes, assign accurate color standards, and build clean, organized production CADs on our standard templates. Beyond file creation, you'll own the color-approval loop-reviewing physical lab dips, print strike-offs, and knit swatches to ensure what comes off the factory line matches our exact design intent.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
1. Production Art Setup & Technical CADs
- Seamless Repeats: Clean up and tile complex artwork to create 100% seamless vertical and horizontal repeats for all-over prints, swim, and knitwear.
- Color Reduction & Indexing: Reduce artwork palettes down to flat, indexed color counts (typically up to 10 colors) without losing design integrity, eliminating gradients or anti-aliasing.
- Color Assignment: Match and assign accurate Pantone colors and yarn color references from mill yarn cards depending on the product category.
- Template & Swatch Asset Building: Build clean, production-ready vector Illustrator PDFs on Shinesty templates. Ensure color swatches are correctly named/organized in the Swatches panel, labeled on the layout, and easy for vendors to pull directly from the CAD.
- Technical Dimensioning: Apply precise repeat measurements and correct Style/Header Numbers (SHN) to all artwork callouts.
- Lab Dip & Strike-Off Review: Inspect incoming physical print strike-offs, fabric swatches, and lab dips against Pantone standards and original source files under standardized light sources.
- Sock/Knit Swatch Review: Compare knit strike-offs against assigned yarn cards for color accuracy, scale, and pattern clarity.
- Technical Editing: Perform fast, precision edits in Illustrator/Photoshop to correct line breaks, scale issues, mis-registrations, or color shifts identified during the approval process.
- Vendor Feedback Loops: Partner with internal Product Developers to send clear, actionable vendor feedback and artwork corrections to overseas manufacturing partners.
- Urgent Package Handling & Vendor Response Time: Monitor incoming shipments from mills and factories closely, and be available to receive, log, and act on urgent strike-offs, lab dips, and swatch packages on short notice. Respond quickly to vendor emails and messages to keep the approval loop moving and avoid production and calendar delays.
- Location Requirement: Must be based in (or willing to relocate to) the Denver, CO metro area and able to work in our Denver office 3 days per week.
- Software Proficiency: Advanced, expert-level mastery of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop (specifically swatch panel organization, color indexing, vector manipulation, and layered file setups).
- Textile & Pattern Expertise: Direct experience creating seamless repeating patterns, technical artwork setups, and mill-ready tech packs for apparel or textiles.
- Color Eye: A trained, sharp eye for color evaluation, subtle tonal differences, and matching physical textiles to digital standards.
- Detail-Oriented: An obsessively technical mindset-you notice the single misaligned pixel or missing color code before anyone else does.
- Team-Oriented & Driven: A collaborative, hungry team player who takes ownership of the artwork-to-approval process and pushes projects forward without waiting to be asked.
- Availability & Responsiveness: Must be able to flex in-office days when urgent shipments are inbound or vendor turnaround windows are tight - the standard 3 days/week in-office is a baseline, not a cap, and may increase during high package volume or time-sensitive approval cycles.
- Experience working directly with overseas factories and mills (apparel, swim, or sock/hosiery experience is a major plus).
- Knowledge of textile printing methods (sublimation, wet print, screen print) and knit construction capabilities.
Benefits
- Mixed WFH - 3 days/week in office
- Access to any AI platform that will make you better at your job
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Dog-friendly office
- Flexible PTO, no need to accrue time take as much as you'd like
- Sweet Shinesty Discount
About Shinesty
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Company size
11 - 50 Employees
Headquarters location
Boulder, CO, US
Year founded
2013