Creative Coordinator - Blue 84 Licensed

CONNECTING ART, PRODUCT, AND PRODUCTION IN THE LICENSED COLLEGIATE SPACE

THE OPPORTUNITY:

If you pay attention to what people are wearing on campus and beyond, you've probably noticed how quickly product shows up. From everyday college pride to championship moments, none of it happens by by accident at Lakeshirts.

We create licensed collegiate apparel and headwear through our brands Blue 84 and Zephyr, serving campus stores and retailers across the country. Behind every design is a process that ensures artwork is on-brand, approved, and ready for production.

We're looking for a highly organized, detail-driven Creative Coordinator to support our Creative Directors and Line Artists in keeping that process moving.

In this role, you'll help manage the flow of artwork across licensed collegiate and co-branded programs, supporting everything from submissions and approvals to production setup. You'll work across teams to keep projects aligned, accurate, and on track.

This is an onsite position at our HQ in Detroit Lakes, with occasional travel to support tradeshow merchandising.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9a-5p

Pay: $45,000 - $50,000 per year

WHAT YOU'LL DO | Coordinating + Proofing + Data Gathering + Cross-Functional Communication

• Attend art reviews and collaborate with artists on revisions
• Support co-brand development, including licensing submissions and art approvals
• Proof new artwork for accuracy, including pricing, colors, placement, and sizing prior to production setup
• Facilitate revisions to artwork that is not yet ready for production
• Assist in onboarding and training new Line Artists and freelance artists on systems and processes
• Contribute to weekly Rep Updates
• Help guide art pack coordination and revisions across active projects
• Coordinate sample development, including press approvals
• Gather and communicate product data for web releases and sample programs
• Partner with Data Entry, Customer Service, and Art teams to align workloads
• Help keep projects moving through each stage of the process
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow and sample processes
• Assist in preparing and proofing artwork for catalogs, flyers, and other marketing materials
• Maintain showroom merchandising and organization
• Attend trade shows and assist with booth merchandising
• Prioritize daily workload based on timelines and deadlines
• Contribute to team success through additional responsibilities as needed

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR | High-Level Organization + Coordinating Multiple Priorities + Attention to Detail + Creative Awareness + Get-It-Done Mentality

• Strong ability to work cross-functionally and coordinate across multiple departments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach
• Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• 2- or 4-year Graphic Design or art-related degree preferred
• Background in illustration and experience with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (or similar programs) preferred, with an understanding of the creative process from concept to final production
• Interest in college sports and campus culture, with an understanding of what fans and students actually want to wear
• Must love dogs (we kinda like them at our MN headquarters, and we hope you do, too)

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.

LIFE'S BETTER IN A T-SHIRT & SO IS WORK!Here's what you can expect when you join the Lakeshirts team:

• Compensation | Work Hard. Get Rewarded: Guided by our value of meritocracy, we offer a compensation package that reflects your unique skills, talents, and contributions. You are not just a number-your success, ideas, and efforts directly shape your growth and earning potential, empowering you to take your career to the next level. And there is an option to be paid daily!
• Insurance Benefits | We've Got You Covered: From health and life insurance to voluntary benefits like dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, and critical illness & accident coverage, we've got you covered; benefits kick in the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment
• Paid Time Off | Life Outside of Work: Enjoy up to 22 paid days off during the first year because we know life happens outside of work & we want you to be able to enjoy
• Profit Sharing | If We're Profitable. You're Profitable: When we win, you win
• Retirement Planning | Free Money? Yes, Please: Our 401(k) program helps you plan for the future
• Onsite Perks |Get in my Belly: At our HQ in Detroit Lakes, enjoy hot breakfast, lunch, and snacks from our subsidized cafeteria
• Dogs @ Work| Yes. It's A Thing. And It's Pawsome: Bring your furry friend to work, because we believe dogs just make everything better
• Relaxed Dress Code | Wear What Makes You Feel Your Best: From jeans and tees, to flip flops and hats, we believe comfort fuels creativity, and we offer an employee merchandise discount to keep you & your family well-stocked
• Flexible Work Schedules | Full Time, Part Time & Everything In Between: Because we understand the importance of work-life balance
• Unique Culture | That Is Priceless: We make work fun; we believe in teamwork, giving back to our communities and doing what we love with great people, and always rocking a t-shirt, a hat, and some cool socks

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:

NEVER: Lift 25-50 lbs, Lift over 50 lbs, Carry 10-24 lbs, Carry 25-50 lbs, Carry over 50 lbs

OCCASSIONALLY: Push, Pull, Balance, Bend, Lift, Stand, Carry, Lift under 10 lbs, Carry under 10 lbs, Reach above shoulder height, Crawl, Reach, Lift 10-24 lbs,

FREQUENTLY: Walk, Reach at shoulder height

CONTINUOUSLY: Sit, Reach below shoulder height