Creative Director Blue 84 Resort

GREAT ART. ITS KINDA WHAT WE DO HERE AND WHAT WERE PASSIONATE ABOUT.

At Lakeshirts we make resort apparel that reminds people where theyve been. The tee they picked up on vacation. The hoodie they wore on a cool lake morning. The shirt that stays in rotation long after the trip is over.

If youve ever pulled a favorite shirt out of a drawer and thought Yep this one still hits theres a good chance we had something to do with it.

The Blue 84 Resort line is built around destinations people love and memories they want to take home with them. Our job is to turn those places experiences and feelings into art people actually want to wear.

Were looking for a Creative Director to lead where the Resort line is headed and shape how those memories show up on a shirt.

THE ROLE

This is a handson creative leadership role. Youll own the creative vision for the Blue 84 Resort line guide the work day to day and make the final call on creative direction. Youll stay close enough to the process to ensure the art feels right looks great and lands with the customer all while helping the team move faster and smarter.

This role is based in Detroit Lakes Minnesota (preferred) with some travel to stay connected to the product the places we create for and the customers who wear it.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Set and evolve the creative vision for the Blue 84 Resort line using market trends customer insight and creative instinct
• Lead daytoday creative execution in partnership with Regional Art Directors Sales and crossfunctional teams
• Make final decisions on creative direction approvals and priorities to keep work moving efficiently and on brand
• Build coach and support a strong creative team by creating clarity developing talent and keeping everyone aligned
• Work closely with Sales and customerfacing teams to ensure what we create resonates in the resort market
• Identify opportunities for Continuous Improvement across creative workflows processes and tools including thoughtful use of AI where it adds value
• Remove friction and help the team deliver great art consistently and at scale

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• A strong clearly defined Resort aesthetic that feels intentional and authentic
• Art thats delivered with consistency speed and quality
• A creative team that feels supported empowered and aligned
• Products that reflect what resort customers actually want to wear

WHAT YOULL BRING

• 7-10 years of creative leadership experience ideally within apparel or a productdriven environment
• A proven ability to turn ideas into finished product while balancing creativity with execution
• A collaborative leadership style built on trust clarity and bringing people along
• Comfort operating in a fastmoving environment with multiple priorities
• A mix of datainformed decisionmaking and strong creative intuition
• A teamfirst mindset with no interest in big egos
• Bonus points if you like dogs. We have a few around.

WHY LAKESHIRTS

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! The wage range for this position is $100000-$125000 annually depending on experience and qualifications with flexibility for exceptional experience.

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 screen-printing manufacturers in the United States responsible for decorating and distribution of a wide variety of garments for the Resort and Licensed channels. We employ over 1000 great people at multiple locations proudly producing 35000 garments daily. Its 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. LIFES BETTER IN A T-SHIRT. IT REALLY IS.

Required Experience:

Director