Seasonal Embroidery Specialist

About The Line Up:

The Line Up has been helping teams make lasting memories for over 35 years! As leaders in design-forward custom apparel, our mission is to inspire joy, confidence, and connection within our Line Up family – both customers and team members. Our customers include studio, high school, and collegiate dance teams, NFL and NBA cheerleaders, synchronized skaters, and artistic athletes from all over the nation.

Based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, we design and manufacture our apparel right here at home. As a small and growing business, we take pride in supporting our family of clients and employees and attribute our success to developing strong, lasting relationships.

We believe that great business relationships are built on core values, and we live and hire by these:

• We Genuinely Care – Each day we strive to do what's in the best interest of both our customers and coworkers.
• Continuous Improvement – We know great things can be achieved through curiosity, dedication, and forward-thinking problem solving.
• Willingness to Help – We show up for each other with optimism and value our varied perspectives through teamwork and collaboration.
• We Respect the Details – We know that quality is found in the care and attention to details.
• Passionate & Unique – We "get into it" and embrace the joy, creativity, and passion in life.
• Do the Right Thing – We earn trust by leading with honesty and good faith; we stand behind our word and our product.

We are designers. We are craftsmen. We are a small crew providing big possibilities.

Employee Benefits:

As a seasonal full-time employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• ESST – Seasonal employees accrue ESST at a rate of 0.033 hours per hour worked.
• Paid Holidays – The Line Up has 9 scheduled holidays each calendar year. As a seasonal employee, you will receive pay for all holidays that fall during your employment.
• 401(k) – The company offers up to 2% match.
• Bucketlist – An engaging recognition program where employees can give and receive points to use toward experiences or monetary awards.

Eligibility for some benefits includes a waiting period based on the plan.

About the Job:

The Embroidery Specialist is responsible for following embellishment specifications and work orders to ensure the accurate and timely placement of appliqués and embroidery. This role utilizes production machinery such as heat presses and industrial embroidery machines to embellish fabric either prior to or after garment construction.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up machinery and select appropriate project materials.
• Cut out appliqués and apply to correct garment components.
• Follow prototypes and spec sheets to ensure correct embellishment placement.
• Alter machine settings as needed to suit various fabric types.
• Discuss daily work plans and timelines with supervisor or lead.
• Inspect materials and finished products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Assist with kit creation or finishing tasks as needed.
• Create prototypes and samples of materials when required.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to ensure clear communication around timelines and issues.
• Follow all safety protocols, including stopping work when unsure about any risk.
• Support other production areas as needed depending on workload.

About You:

• Able to follow instructions and manage changes effectively.
• Detail-oriented and able to maintain accuracy during repetitive tasks.
• Effective communicator and team collaborator.
• Organized and focused, even in fast-paced environments.
• Able to read and interpret work orders, illustrations, and replicate prototypes and samples.
• Comfortable using a tape measure for precise garment measurement and seam allowance application.

Education and Experience:

• Previous apparel or production knowledge is a plus, but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have steady hands and good eyesight (with or without corrective lenses).
• Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Able to stand for long periods throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.

Additional Considerations:

• Wage: Starting at $16.00 per hour
• Full-Time Seasonal role, anticipated seasonal end, February 2026, with potential to be hired on Full-time
• Regular schedule Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• To ensure customer needs are met, this position requires flexibility and may occasionally involve working more than 45 hours per week to accommodate business demands and other responsibilities.
• Location: Onsite - Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
• Classification: Non-exempt.
• Reports to: Surface Design Supervisor.

The Line Up provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Seasonal

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16