Art Automation Design Internship

Summer 2026 Art Automation Design Internship Lakeshirts is seeking a detail‑oriented Design Intern to support our Art Automation initiative. This internship provides hands‑on experience working at the intersection of apparel design, production workflows, and emerging automation technology. You will work alongside our automation and art teams to help prepare and standardize garment templates used in automated artwork placement systems. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys organized file structure, precision work in Adobe Illustrator, and learning how design connects to production and technology. This is an on‑site position based in Detroit Lakes, MN. Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8am‑4pm Duration: Summer 2026 The starting wage range for this position is $16/hour. What You’ll Learn How garment templates are structured for production How artwork placement systems work How design files must be organized for automation Real‑world problem solving within a production environment File preparation standards used in large‑scale apparel manufacturing What You’ll Do (With Guidance & Training) Assist in preparing garment laydown files in Adobe Illustrator Help organize layers and objects according to defined naming standards Support building placement guides and safe zones Clean and optimize vector files for consistency Test templates using internal tools and report inconsistencies Document updates and maintain organized file libraries You will not be expected to design production artwork or write automation code. Your focus will be structured file preparation and technical organization. Qualifications Currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Apparel Design, or related field Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator required Strong attention to detail Ability to follow structured guidelines Organized and dependable Interest in technical design or production workflows preferred Comfort working with measurements and scaling Curiosity about automation and emerging technology By the end of the internship, you will have: Contributed to standardized garment template files Developed stronger technical Illustrator skills Gained experience in production‑ready file preparation Understood how automation integrates with creative workflows Benefits Compensation: 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! On‑site Perks: At our HQ in Detroit Lakes, enjoy hot breakfast, lunch, and snacks from our subsidized cafeteria Dogs at Work: Bring your furry friend to work, because we believe dogs just make everything better Relaxed Dress Code: Wear what makes you feel your best. We offer an employee merchandise discount to keep you and your family well‑stocked Flexible Work Schedules: Full‑time, part‑time and everything in between. We support work‑life balance Unique Culture: We make work fun; we value 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 good judgment, people‑oriented, flexible, organized, diplomatic, reliable, enthusiastic, courteous, helpful, patient. Physical Demands Occasionally: Lifts, Carries, Pushes, Pulls, Climbs, Balances, Bends, Twists, Crawls, Reaches, Lifts 25–50lbs, Carries 25–50lbs, Reaches at above or below shoulder height Frequently: Lifts and Carries 10–24lbs, Stands, Walks 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lakeshirts