Spot Sublimation Print Specialist

COLOR ON POINT + ARTWORK PRODUCTION-READY + QUALITY IN EVERY PRESS

Great spot sublimation starts before the press ever runs. As a Spot Sublimation Print Specialist, you'll prepare and review artwork, order details, comps, proofs, and color callouts so each job is ready for production and aligned with what the customer approved.

You'll create and evaluate test prints and pressed samples, compare finished results to approved artwork, and catch color, artwork, or production concerns before they become reprints. Working closely with Art, Production, Customer Service, and Sales, you'll help keep orders accurate, on time, and moving through the value stream.

This role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys combining production art, color accuracy, print quality, and hands‑on problem‑solving to deliver exceptional decorated apparel.

Location:
Onsite at Lakeshirts headquarters in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Shift:
Monday-Thursday, 4:00 p.m.

-2:00 a.m.

Pay: $18.50/hr

Growth:
Build expertise in production art, color management, prepress, quality control, and spot sublimation workflows.

Lakeshirts offers a fun, creative, team‑driven culture where team members are empowered to grow and thrive. The package includes compensation guided by meritocracy with a daily pay option; health and life insurance plus voluntary dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, critical illness, and accident coverage beginning the first of the month following 60 days of full‑time employment; up to 22 paid days off during the first year;

profit sharing; a 401(k) program; subsidized onsite breakfast, lunch, and snacks at Detroit Lakes HQ; dogs at work; a relaxed dress code; an employee merchandise discount; and flexible work schedules based on role and business needs.

• Prepare, organize, and maintain production‑ready artwork and files for spot sublimation orders.
• Review work orders, customer comps, proofs, garment details, placements, and production notes for accuracy before printing.
• Create test prints and pressed samples, then evaluate color, placement, scale, detail, and overall print quality.
• Compare finished samples to approved artwork, color expectations, and customer requirements.
• Identify artwork, color, file setup, or production concerns early and recommend practical corrections before the production run.
• Communicate color adjustments and artwork improvements clearly to the Art Department and production partners.
• Help maintain consistent color and print‑quality standards across orders, garments, and repeat runs.
• Troubleshoot artwork, file, printer, transfer, and press‑related issues and elevate concerns when needed.
• Maintain organized production files, test results, samples, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with Production, Art, Customer Service, and Sales to resolve questions and keep orders moving on time.
• Follow established quality, safety, and production procedures and contribute ideas for Continuous Improvement.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned based on business needs.

• Strong attention to detail and a consistent commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Basic working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop preferred; experience preparing production artwork is a plus.
• Understanding of color management, color matching, digital printing, heat transfer, dye sublimation, prepress, or apparel decoration preferred.
• Ability to review technical order details, proofs, comps, and samples and recognize discrepancies before production.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to explain recommendations clearly across Art and…