Sports Apparel Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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

THE OPPORTUNITY

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.

PAY + SCHEDULE

Location: Onsite or remote in approved states.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Growth: A creative role with room to collaborate, learn, and keep raising the bar on licensed apparel art.

Pay: $50,000-$60,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

BENEFITS

Lakeshirts offers a fun, creative, and team-driven culture where employees are empowered to grow and thrive. We provide competitive pay with daily pay options, comprehensive insurance benefits, up to 22 paid days off in the first year, profit sharing, a 401(k) plan, a relaxed dress code, unique perks like an onsite cafeteria, dogs at work and more. Join us and be part of a company that values teamwork, innovation, and making work enjoyable every day!

A TYPICAL DAY | Develop + Create + Inspire + Inform + Captivate

• Manage multiple licensed apparel design projects while meeting deadlines and balancing a steady flow of incoming line art requests.

• Develop original artwork, graphics, and apparel concepts for collections across college, professional sports, entertainment, and lifestyle licensed properties.

• Create art that meets customer specifications for custom art requests and supports commercially successful apparel programs.

• Design in alignment with licensed brand guidelines, intellectual property standards, and customer expectations.

• Research current fashion, color, sports, retail, and graphic trends to create innovative and market-relevant designs.

• Maintain ongoing awareness of sports, apparel, fashion, and graphic trends that influence licensed merchandise.

• Prioritize incoming line art projects and communicate clearly about timing, questions, and next steps.

• Attend all scheduled meetings and collaborate with creative team members, line development, and cross-functional partners.

• Support other responsibilities as assigned, contributing to our value of Team.

SKILLS | Adobe Illustrator + Organization + Creative Aptitude + Ideation

• 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.

REMOTE QUALIFICATIONS | 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: 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 so work-related activities receive the necessary bandwidth and remain uninterrupted.

• 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.

WHY LAKESHIRTS IS THE PLACE YOU WANT TO BE

OUR CULTURE is one-of-a-kind and truly sets us apart. We are proud of our humble beginnings and non-corporate style. We offer a unique atmosphere, unlike 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 | 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. It's not just a job but a lifestyle. Our job descriptions help support and guide you in the role you play in making our company successful. LIFE'S BETTER IN A T-SHIRT. IT REALLY IS.

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, and reasoning.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

CONTINUOUSLY: Sit, Reach below shoulder height

FREQUENTLY: N/A

OCCASIONALLY: Lift, Stand, Lift under 10 lbs, Carry under 10 lbs, Reach at or above shoulder height

NEVER: Push, Pull, Climb, Balance, Bend, Twist, Crawl, Lift over 11 lbs, Carry over 11 lbs

NOTE / DISCLAIMER

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.