Pre-Production 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.
• Do the Right Thing - We earn trust by leading with honesty and good faith; we stand behind our word and our product.
• Get Sh*t Done – We own our seats and outcomes. We overcome obstacles, find solutions, and deliver high-quality results for our customers.

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

Employee Benefits

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

• Health Insurance – The company offers an ICHRA medical plan, contributing 70% of a benchmark plan premium corresponding to your age group, for the employee.
• Dental Insurance – The company contributes 50% of employee premium toward a group dental plan through Health Partners.
• Life Insurance – The company provides term life insurance coverage of $50,000 through Mutual of Omaha, at no cost to you.
• Paid Time Off – Employees receive 9 paid holidays and PTO accrued biweekly.
• 401(k) – The company offers up to 2% match.
• Bucketlist – An engaging recognition program where employees can give and receive points to use towards experiences or monetary awards.

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

About the Job

The Pre-Production Specialists prepares items for movement to productions by primarily laying markers and updates spec sheets and illustrations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain spec sheets, illustrations, patterns, grading, and other necessary paperwork.
• Lay markers according to sizing guidelines and industry standards to optimize fabric usage.
• Perform final inspections to ensure orders meet quality standards and accuracy before production completion.
• Manage production data, input yields and manage production data in NetSuite.
• Organize, track and manage samples required for production.
• Update and prepare ecommerce patterns and files for production feasibility.
• Work efficiently to achieve production timelines and company/department targets.
• Contribute to projects and initiatives that align with company objectives.
• Takes initiative to support evolving team and business priorities, including additional responsibilities as needed.

About You

• Understands apparel design, fabric behavior, and garment assembly processes.
• Quickly learns software programs; experience with Optitex, Clo3D and Markers 21 is a plus.
• Ensures accuracy in piece placement for cutting and sewing, minimizing errors and waste.
• Effectively interprets patterns, layouts, and fabric markers for efficient production.
• Performs tasks with precision while maintaining a focus on productivity and cost control.
• Manages multiple tasks efficiently and adapts to shifting priorities.

Education and Experience

• 2 year degree in apparel, design or similar focus

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Position Details

• Pay Range: $18.50-19.50 per hour
• Wage is dependent on experience.
• Full-time, Monday–Friday, based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
• To ensure customer needs are met, this position may occasionally require working more than 45 hours per week to accommodate business demands and responsibilities.
• Hybrid work options available.
• Classification: Non-Exempt
• Reports to: Pre-Production Design Supervisor

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.