WHERE CODE MEETS CREATIVITY: BUILDING THE SYSTEMS THAT MOVE US FORWARD
THE OPPORTUNITY:
At Lakeshirts, we move fast, build things that matter, and ship work that makes a difference not someday, but today. From the systems that power our art automation to the platforms that connect our teams, great technology is at the heart of what we do.
We're seeking a Lead Developer to own day-to-day development operations and lead our talented team of developers and tech artists. This role sits at the intersection of AI innovation and platform delivery you'll be the person who keeps the dev team sharp, work with PMO team to keep sprints on track, and the builds going out the door.
Reporting to the IT Manager, you'll partner closely on company development initiatives while owning the technical execution that makes them real. If you're a hands-on developer who loves leading from the front, mentoring a strong team, and building systems that scale this is your role.
Schedule: Monday–Friday Location: Onsite employment in Detroit Lakes, MN
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
QUALIFICATIONS
OUR CULTURE IS ONE-OF-A-KIND
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 seek committed individuals who will help move our company forward while embracing our values and culture.
Lakeshirts | Blue 84 is one of the largest privately owned screen-printing manufacturers in the United States, decorating and distributing a wide variety of garments for the resort, college, and K-12 markets. At our headquarters in Detroit Lakes, MN, we employ over 900 great people and proudly produce 45,000+ garments daily.
It's not just a job - it's a lifestyle.
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, reasoning, speaking, following direction, and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
NEVER (0%): Climb, Crawl, Lift 25–50 lbs., Lift over 50 lbs., Carry 25–50 lbs., Carry over 50 lbs.
OCCASIONALLY (1%–33%): Lift, Stand, Walk, Carry, Push, Pull, Balance, Bend, Twist, Reach, Lift under 10 lbs., Lift 10–24 lbs., Carry under 10 lbs., Carry 10–24 lbs.
FREQUENTLY (34%–66%): Reach below shoulder height.
CONTINUOUSLY (67%–100%): Sit.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and should in no way be considered a contract or guarantee of employment. Employees 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.
Lakeshirts is a custom apparel decorating company that started in our owner’s parents’ basement in 1984. We have since grown to an $200 million+ company in a 275,000 square foot facility. Our production floor includes 48 automatic screenprint presses, 32 multi-head embroidery machines, six 60-foot laser appliqué bridges, three sublimation presses, and a number of dogs running around the place.
Lakeshirts sales continue to grow, as does its profitability, due to the hard work and continuous improvement efforts of its 500+ employees and over 60 nation-wide reps.
Lakeshirts provides decorated apparel to thousands of customers in the resort and college markets, being a preferred choice to customers based on its breadth of great designs, great garments in its inventory, and reliable and responsive delivery.
With more than 40 artists on our staff, we create thousands of pieces of art each year, giving each customer a unique look. We have over 100 bodystyles in stock, and each one comes in a multitude of colors, totaling more than 1,000,000 pieces in our inventory.
This is all done in a culture that reflects respect, community, and fun. Our culture is second-to-none and must be experienced to be truly understood. If you happen to be in the lakes area, we invite you to stop in and see for yourself. We always enjoy visits, and we’re proud to show off the community that we’ve called “home” for all of our lives. And if you happen to bring along a Milk Bone or two with you, we know you’ll make some very quick and deep friendships.
Life’s Better in a T-shirt
