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Job Description Overview The Part-time Designer is an expert in custom space design with a vast knowledge of all storage and organization solutions and products sold at The Container Store. This position is a strong role model who displays excellent selling skills while maintaining a focus on exceptional customer service. Schedules can include daytime, evenings and weekends. This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt position. What We Stand For Established in 1978, The Container Store has grown to be the leading specialty retailer of storage and organization products in the United States and the only national retailer solely devoted to the category. We provide creative, multifunctional, customizable storage and organization solutions that help our customers save time, save space and improve the quality of their lives. We foster a culture built around our Foundation Principles, which define how we approach our relationships with our employees, vendors, customers and communities and influence every aspect of our business. Responsibilities • Manages and maintains multiple, simultaneous customer projects through all phases with a high level of accuracy, timeliness and follow-up with consistent and concise communication to customers and others, • Collaborates and communicates with the customer to design and present projects and customized plans in a clear and professional manner, • Closes sales efficiently, builds repeat and referral business, • Consistently maintains clear communication with Managers and Support Center partners to seamlessly complete projects from inquiry to installation to achieve sales goals, • As a brand ambassador, enthusiastically drives, motivates and supports all company initiatives by modeling professional and productive behaviors with store employees to achieve store and other goals, • Remains current with The Container Store training, selling, product knowledge, promotions, processes and philosophies when interacting with customers, CSD, store employees and Installation, • Proficiently and consistently uses company tools and email, • Actively participates in the daily maintenance of custom spaces showroom and visual presentation of the store, • Handles cash and other valuables appropriately and securely, • Maintains a safe working and shopping environment, utilizing all available resources, ensuring safety and security of the employees, customers and property, • Assists customers with personal confidential information related to the Company credit card and application process, • Consistently arrives promptly to work the assigned schedule, • Responsible for maintaining discretion related to all confidential/sensitive company and customer information Here's a peek at what you can expect: • Rewarding pay to recognize the value you bring to the team. Starting at $17.00 an hour, up to $18.50 an hour., • Competitive health, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your loved ones well., • 401(k) retirement savings plan with optional investment guidance and assistance offered through Fidelity., • Unique "1equals3" website for easy access to your benefits information and company updates., • We've got your back! Competitive sick pay and PTO plan to ensure you can take time off to recharge and come back feeling your best. For our full-time associates, we offer even more: • Peace-of-mind benefits: Basic life insurance, disability insurance options, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and flexible spending accounts (FSAs)., • Family-focused support: Considerate parental leave policies, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fertility & maternity support program., • Work-life balance boosters: Paid holidays, gym membership discounts, and a qualified transportation benefits program to save on commutes., • Discounts galore: Enjoy a hefty discount on our amazing products, including merchandise, custom spaces, and services, gift cards, and pet insurance (because fur-babies matter!)., • Recognition you deserve: We honor our employees with service awards and retirement gifts, celebrate those who exemplify our core principles, and recognize exceptional daily contributions., • Thriving with diversity: Participate in our Employee Resource and Affinity Groups and help guide how we give back to the community, while having a space to connect, support one another, and celebrate cultural heritages. But that's not all! We offer a fun and collaborative work environment where you can learn, grow, and make a real difference. Qualifications • College degree preferred, • 2-5 years sales and clientele experience preferred, • Maintains professional appearance and wears required dress code when representing The Container Store, • Knowledge and passion for following trends in the custom spaces and retail industry, • Strong computer skills: proficiency in Outlook, Word and knowledge of Excel and Salesforce or Customer Relations Management tools, • Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner, • Is committed to working scheduled hours and has the flexibility to work additional hours based on changing business needs, • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a professional manner, both orally and in writing, at all levels within and outside the organization, • Ability to quickly separate the mission-critical tasks from the lower priority tasks; focuses on the most value-added projects of the day or week, • Flexible, with a positive attitude and passion for knowledge, • Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects at once, • Possesses focused attention to detail while working quickly and accurately under pressure, • Makes strategic and effective decisions in the best interest of our customers and our company, taking care to objectively process information, • Ability to work within and exemplify The Container Store brand which we describe as matchless, fun, authentic, team-focused and life-changing, • Must be at least 18 years of age The Container Store promotes a smoke-free, drug-free environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act Stores Physical Requirements State Specific Notices

Job Description Job Description for Executive Chef POSITION TITLE: Executive Chef (Senior Management Level) REPORTS TO: General Manager / Owner POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the consistent preparation of innovative and creative cuisine of the highest quality, presentation and flavor for the dining rooms, banquets and other food facilities, resulting in outstanding guest satisfaction. Additionally, responsible for the smooth running of the kitchen and manage areas of profit, stock, wastage control, hygiene practices and training within the kitchen. Executive Chef Duties and Responsibilities: • Trains, develops and motivates supervisors and culinary staff to meet and exceed established food preparation standards on a consistent basis., • Teaches preparation according to well defined recipes and follows up and discusses ways of constantly improving the cuisine at the property., • Display exceptional leadership by providing a positive work environment, counselling employees as appropriate and demonstrating a dedicated and professional approach to management., • Should be able to provide direction for all day-to-day operations in the kitchen., • Understand employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence or determine appropriate replacement to fill gaps., • Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance., • Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and kitchen staff., • Provides and supports service behaviors that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention., • Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed., • Delegates as appropriate to develop supervisors and subordinates to accept responsibility and meet clearly defined goals and objectives., • Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met., • Actively involves in menu development and maintaining updated and accurate costing of all dishes prepared and sold in the Food and Beverage operation., • Determines how food should be presented and create decorative food displays., • Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor., • Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards., • Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products., • Ensures all equipment in the kitchen is properly maintained and in working order in accordance with local Health department and hotel standards., • Reviews GSTS and RSTS comment cards for guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement., • Coordinates with the purchase department for acquisition of needed goods and services., • Ensure all products are prepared in a consistent manner and meet departmental appearance/quality standards., • Ensure proper grooming and hygiene standards for all kitchen staffs., • Ensures all kitchen employees maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications., • Ensure proper purchasing, receiving and food storage standards in the kitchen., • Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on food quality, presentation and service levels., • Maintain Quality levels of receiving, storage, production and presentation of food., • Ensure sufficient staffing levels are scheduled to accommodate business demands., • Follows and enforces all applicable safety procedures specified for kitchen and food servers., • Discuss daily food cost reports with key kitchen and F&B team members., • Review weekly and monthly schedules to meet forecast and budget., • Attend the daily morning meetings and other administrative sessions., • Identifies the developmental needs of kitchen staffs and provide coaching, mentoring and helping them to improve their knowledge or skills., • Trains kitchen associates on the fundamentals of good cooking and excellent plate presentations. Also interview and hire new applicants for kitchen., • Frequently review finished products for quality and presentation before the orders are send to guest., • Able to perform additional duties as requested by the hotel management as and when required. Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations. Having an eye for detail and creativity to look at things differently will be a key to developing the Food and Beverage Experience. EDUCATION: Able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication in English. Proficiency with computers and computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. 3 Year Hospitality Management or equivalent Culinary university degree. EXPERIENCE: With a minimum of two years experiences in a similar capacity/ function restaurant.

Job Description Bassett Furniture – Design Sales Opportunity Do you love interior design? Do you have an eye for color and fashion? Would you like to help customers see their dream rooms become a reality? If you are a positive and motivated professional with a passion for design, possess exceptional selling skills, and a love for building customer relationships, then Bassett Furniture has the opportunity for you! Job Description Our Bassett Design Consultants are responsible for building meaningful and long-term customer relationships. They have comprehensive knowledge ranging from furniture construction to design trends. They use “relationship selling” techniques through interior design consultations and makeovers to maximize selling opportunities. Our design consultants take joy in the design process! Job Qualifications • · Passion for design, • · Highly driven to meet or exceed sales goals, • · Discern and coordinate colors and textures, • · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • · Friendly outgoing personality, • · Positive outlook, • · Self-motivated to clientele, • · Computer proficiency, • · Desire to learn, • · Proven track record of success in sales, • · Polished image, • · Career-minded professionalism, • · Willingness to work weekends and holidays., • · Desire to work in a commissioned sales environment., • · Dedicated to being a supportive team member., • · Capable of thriving in a varied paced retail environment., • · Ability to drive to customers’ residences and businesses for makeovers., • · Adept at conducting virtual appointments and live chats., • · Creating, presenting, and selling product and design solutions., • · Engaging customers to determine their needs according to taste, lifestyle, and investment range. Training The Bassett Brand is brought to life by the people who shape the customers’ experience. Our training programs are designed to help each associate create a meaningful career at Bassett. As part of our in-depth training program, you’ll learn: product knowledge, sales techniques, design skills, and how to build a base of loyal clients. You’ll do this though comprehensive on-line classes, videos, hands-on activities, and one-on-one coaching. We provide continuing opportunities to learn throughout your career at Bassett. Our most successful sales people have a creative personality and passion for design. Bassett offers Interior Design certification training. Through our one-on-one coaching and educational development, we will help you build relationships with customers to help them reflect their own personal sense of style. We’ll also show you how to effectively use our complimentary design service as a powerful tool for developing customer relationships and providing opportunity for increased sales. Opportunity With our generous commission-based compensation plan, your income is limited only by the amount of effort you apply. In addition to your commission compensation (paid on written business), there are other bonus opportunities. The potential income for our experienced Bassett Design Consultants averages $70,000-$105,000/year. With our corporate top writers making up to 135,000/year. Benefits • · Paid training, • · Health/Dental/Vision coverage, • · Disability, • · Life Insurance, • · 401(k) plan, • · Tuition assistance, • · Paid time off, • · Generous Employee Discounts, • · Work in a State-of-the Art Showroom, • · Opportunity for growth and advancement What sets Bassett apart? Bassett’s blend of style, comfort and value has been trusted for more than a century (since 1902!) and makes it one of the most recognizable furniture brands in America. We’ve taken our craftsmanship and built a reputation of quality custom furniture. We are passionate about developing fashionable and innovative furnishings at a great value, as well as offering a number of exceptional services to meet customers’ needs. We are proud of our long-standing heritage but, at the same time, squarely focused on innovating furniture retailing in the next 100 years. Take steps now towards building a meaningful career with a growing company. Apply to join the design team at Bassett today! Bassett Furniture Industries is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veterans status or other protected category. Bassett is dedicated to ensuring that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated consistently during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veterans status or other protected category. EEO/AA-M/F/V/D IND1 #LI-RS1 #ZR

Job Description POSITION SUMMARY The Designer is an entry-level role responsible for supporting the design, development, and execution of high-quality print, digital, social and multimedia marketing materials that strengthen and extend the Newsday brand. This position aids consumer brand marketing efforts to drive awareness, engagement, and subscription growth across platforms in a fast-paced news media environment. Ideal for a motivated candidate with strong foundational skills and a keen eye for design, this role offers hands-on training and opportunities to grow under experienced leadership. This position is temp-to-hire. RESPONSIBILITIES • Assist in conceptualizing and executing creative solutions that align with marketing strategies and brand objectives, from initial concepts through final production., • Support the design of print and digital marketing assets, including brand and editorial promotions, emails, flyers, brochures, presentations, social media creative, web elements, and event signage., • Collaborate with the Associate Creative Director, and cross-functional partners to contribute to advertising, marketing research, and brand initiatives., • Participate in meetings with internal clients and stakeholders to understand project goals, timelines, and creative requirements, and offer design input., • Help prepare and manage files for production, including text input, image sourcing, color correction, and proofreading., • Incorporate revisions and refinements based on feedback while adhering to deadlines., • Assist in tracking projects through the full production lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and on-time delivery., • Contribute to managing digital assets and maintaining organized storage and archiving systems. KNOWLEDGE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communications, or a related field preferred (associate degree or equivalent professional coursework considered with exceptional portfolio)., • Portfolio showcasing marketing-focused design work (including competence in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, web, and email design) is required., • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, with competence in web and email design principles., • Familiarity with Adobe Premiere, Adobe Firefly, Animation Programs, Sailthru, Canva, and AI tools such as ChatGPT is a plus., • Strong design sensibility with a solid understanding of typography, layout, color theory, composition, and branding principles., • Ability to apply creative thinking and problem-solving to develop visually compelling, on-brand materials., • Excellent time-management skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced setting., • Awareness of current design, typography, and digital marketing trends., • Experience or coursework in preparing files for both print and digital platforms, with an understanding of production standards and processes., • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team., • Demonstrated talent, skills, and motivation to learn and adapt quickly in a news media environment. This is a hybrid position requiring 40 hours per week. Work from home on Mondays and Fridays; in-office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at our Melville, NY (11747) location., which may require additional in office days in accordance with the Company’s Hybrid & Remote Work Policy. COMPENSATION

Job Description SimpleCITI Companies, Hiring for Graphic Designer Overview: SimpleCITI Companies is a vertically integrated real estate and specialty finance platform built to execute across the full investment lifecycle. Our operating companies specialize in real estate acquisitions, capital markets, brokerage, property management, development, and specialty lending. With expertise in industrial, commercial, mixed-use, and residential real estate, SimpleCITI operates at the intersection of capital deployment, operational execution, and long-term value creation. Our real estate verticals include: • SimpleEQUITIES (Private Equity Real Estate), • SimpleADVISORY (Investment Advisory), • SimpleMANAGE (Property Management), • SimpleBRICKS (Development), • SimpleREALTY ADVISORS (Brokerage & Leasing) Job Description: SimpleCITI is seeking a creative, detail-driven Graphic Designer to elevate our brand presence across all materials and communications. From pitch decks to investor brochures, this role is responsible for ensuring visual consistency and high-quality design throughout every client-facing and internal document. You’ll work closely with company leadership to design and produce materials that reflect the sophistication and clarity of our platform. Branding & Visual Identity • Create and refine logos, wordmarks, and visual identity systems for SimpleCITI and its subsidiaries, • Ensure brand guidelines are consistently applied across all materials and platforms, • Develop visual assets for use on websites, signage, social media, and email marketing Print & Digital Collateral Design • Design investor materials including offering memoranda (OMs), brochures, and one-pagers, • Create booklets, presentations, and pitch decks that support company growth initiatives, • Develop business cards, letterheads, and branded templates for internal teams, • Build clean, interactive PDF forms for lease applications, onboarding, and compliance, • Assist with the layout and design of employee handbooks and internal guides Execution & Production • Prepare and export final design files for print, digital, or web platforms, • Work with external printers, developers, and vendors to ensure quality results, • Organize design files and templates for internal access and re-use Collaboration & Innovation • Collaborate with leadership across departments to translate business needs into design deliverables, • Suggest creative improvements to existing materials and explore new design formats, • Stay up to date on industry design trends and real estate presentation standards Requirements • 2–5 years of experience in graphic design, branding, or marketing communications, • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and Canva, • Experience designing professional materials in real estate, finance, or corporate sectors preferred, • Ability to manage multiple projects with speed, accuracy, and attention to detail, • Strong visual sense, layout skills, and an eye for typography and color, • Organized, communicative, and comfortable taking initiative Bonus: • Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills and experience with motion graphics or animation, • Experience with PowerPoint, Figma, or basic HTML/CSS, • Experience with commercial real estate or private equity marketing materials, • Photography, video editing, or motion graphics skills