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  • Senior Product Designer
    Senior Product Designer
    3 days ago
    Full-time
    New York

    About Blank Street Blank Street is on a mission to become the defining food beverage brand of our generation. At 100+ locations, we've built one of the fastest-growing consumer brands in the US and UK, and are quickly becoming the go-to spot for the next generation of coffee and matcha drinkers. With a large global roadmap ahead, we're shaping the future through elevated beverages, thoughtful store designs, and hospitality-driven experiences. Add a Spark to the Ordinary At Blank Street, we're building thoughtful, beautifully designed experiences, both in-store and digitally. We're looking for a Senior Product Designer to join our Product Design team to help drive exciting initiatives. As a Senior Product Designer, you will own the design of our consumer app and internal tools, combining user research, a strategic mindset, and design skills across both UX and Visual to deliver stellar customer experiences. You are not only a craft expert across UX and visual design, but also a strategic partner who helps shape what we build and why. You bring a strong point of view grounded in research and data, and you are comfortable navigating ambiguity to define product direction. You translate insights into actionable design strategies, aligning user needs with business goals. You advocate for the customer at every stage, ensuring that design decisions are intentional, scalable, and impactful. This role is fully in-person and based out of our Brooklyn, NY office. What You'll Own: App Experience Design • Lead the end-to-end design process for the consumer app, from discovery and research through concept development, design execution, and post-launch iteration, • Design holistic experiences --- systems, flows, and interfaces --- that are intuitive, elegant, and scalable, • Create wireframes, high-fidelity designs, and prototypes to communicate ideas effectively Internal Tools Design • Own the design of internal tools that support operations, store teams, and other internal users, • Ensure internal-facing products are intuitive and reduce friction in day-to-day workflows User Research \& Insights • Plan and conduct user research to uncover insights, validate hypotheses, and inform product strategy, • Translate research findings into clear product opportunities, frameworks, and design directions, • Champion a user-centered and data-informed design culture, advocating for best practices across teams Collaboration \& Standards • Partner closely with product and engineering to shape roadmaps and prioritize initiatives based on user and business impact, • Serve as a steward of the team's design system, ensuring consistency, quality, and scalability across platforms while sharing ownership with the broader team, • Present and communicate complex ideas and design rationale to stakeholders at all levels, • Explore and integrate AI-driven opportunities into the product experience where relevant Requirements: • 5-7 years of experience minimum in a product design, user experience, or equivalent role, with demonstrated leadership on complex digital products, • Bachelor's degree preferred, with multidisciplinary background such as psychology, computer science, information sciences, human/computer interface design or commerce/business, • Strong foundation in user research methodologies (qualitative and quantitative), including user interviews, usability testing, journey mapping, and synthesis of insights into product direction, • Experienced, innovative and forward-thinking designer who can demonstrate leadership of medium-scale projects from concept to completion - research, approach, design strategy, systems, and implementation, • Experience contributing to and evolving design systems and tokens in partnership with engineers., • Experience working with generative AI, personalization systems, or recommendation engines, • Proven interpersonal skills, stakeholder relation skills, and ability to work in a team environment, • Strong storytelling with excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills, • High proficiency in the use of tools such as Figma as well as Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote, and Google Slides Benefits \& Perks: • $140,000 - $160,000 annual base salary, • Equity package, • 15 days of paid annual leave (on top of company-observed holidays and sick time), • Three health plan options, with full coverage available for two employee-only tiers, • Commuter benefits, • Parental leave, • Bereavement leave, • Exclusive access to our coveted Regulars program -- yes, that means free coffee, matcha and more! ☕️, • Regular social outings with the team, • Free Blank Street swag

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  • Social Media, Admin & Production Assistant — Beef Jerky/Kilishi Brand
    Social Media, Admin & Production Assistant — Beef Jerky/Kilishi Brand
    4 days ago
    $25 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Location: Lower East Side, Manhattan — Stanton Street area Pay: $25/hr Job Type: Part-time / 1099 contractor position Schedule: Minimum 8 hours per week, with potential for additional hours depending on weekly needs Typical Production Days: Mondays and Wednesdays, but days may shift depending on business needs About Us We are a growing beef jerky/kilishi business based in New York City. Our product is inspired by traditional Nigerian kilishi, and we are looking for someone who can help us grow both behind the scenes and in front of customers. This is not just a kitchen prep role. We are looking for someone who can help push the business forward — someone hardworking, creative, organized, positive, and goal-driven. Some days may be spent in the kitchen helping with production, while other days may involve content creation, social media planning, customer service, admin work, marketing ideas, or helping us improve how the business operates. The right person should be excited about growth, sales, branding, content, and building something from the ground up. Responsibilities Production Support When needed, you may assist with hands-on production work, including: Preparing and processing beef jerky/kilishi Assisting with kitchen prep and cleanup Standing for extended periods, usually 4–6+ hours Helping keep the production area organized and efficient Lifting 25–40 lbs when needed Admin & Customer Service You may also help with business operations, including: Responding to customer emails, DMs, and inquiries Helping with basic customer service communication Assisting with Shopify/e-commerce tasks Organizing orders, updates, and customer information Helping us stay on top of daily business tasks Supporting other flexible admin needs as they come up Social Media, Marketing & Growth A major part of this role is helping the business grow. This may include: Creating content ideas for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and other platforms Helping plan and organize a content calendar Shooting or assisting with simple content creation Editing short videos, photos, flyers, or promotional materials Helping create marketing campaigns, discounts, and promotions Bringing fresh ideas to increase sales and brand awareness Researching trends and suggesting ways to improve our online presence Being comfortable on camera is a plus, but not required Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who is: Hardworking, reliable, and efficient Creative and idea-oriented Organized and detail-focused Positive, coachable, and goal-driven Comfortable with both hands-on work and computer/admin tasks A fast learner Tech-savvy and comfortable using online tools Interested in marketing, social media, branding, and business growth Able to communicate professionally with customers Comfortable working in a small-business environment where tasks can change from day to day Skills That Are a Plus Experience with Shopify or e-commerce Canva, CapCut, Adobe Express, or similar editing tools Social media content creation TikTok/Reels/short-form video editing Photography or video experience Customer service experience Food production or kitchen experience Access to a car is strongly preferred, but not required Schedule This is a part-time role with a minimum of 8 hours per week. Production days are usually Mondays and Wednesdays, but the schedule can shift depending on business needs. Additional weekday hours may be available. Some workdays will be in the kitchen. Other days may involve content creation, admin work, marketing planning, or off-site tasks. How to Apply Please submit your resume. A portfolio is required. This can include social media pages you have managed, content you created, Canva designs, videos, flyers, photography, website designs or any examples of creative/marketing work. After reviewing our business at KILISHI.US, please also include a short note answering: What are 2–3 ideas you would bring to help us grow the business, improve our content, or increase sales? Candidates selected for an interview may be asked to prepare a short 5–10 minute presentation about what they would bring to the business, what they would improve, and their ideas for helping us grow.

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  • Editor
    Editor
    12 days ago
    $70000–$80000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Based in Midtown New York City, Latin Times is seeking an Editor to manage our growing newsroom. Objectives • Establish a strategic content plan that aligns with print and social media., • Develop distinctive local content., • Increase readership and loyalty. Responsibilities 1. Contact and interview sources, conduct research, and write reports and articles in various formats., 2. Create and present coverage plans designed to increase readership among key audiences., 3. Monitor daily traffic and reader engagement metrics, coordinating with the social media team to implement improvement strategies as needed. The ideal candidate will provide a strategic content and coverage plan upon starting their tenure and will adjust this plan as the publication develops and reader feedback is received. Requirements Excellent reporting, interviewing, and research skills, with a track record of publishing high-quality content. Proven leadership and management skills, demonstrating resourcefulness, innovation, and a strong vision. A keen sense of news and the ability to bring compelling and important stories to light. Excellent writing, grammar, reading comprehension, and proofreading skills, as well as a keen eye for detail. Experience with SEO and keyword research is preferred. All content is primarily in Spanish; however, fluency in English is required. This is a full-time position. Latin Times is a growing organization, and we are looking for individuals willing to contribute ideas and effort as needed. We prefer someone who works well with others, is willing to work in a growing environment, and is prepared to grow with the team. Please send your resume, work samples, and a cover letter—detailing your qualifications and interests

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  • Development Associate
    Development Associate
    23 days ago
    $64000–$70000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Open House New York seeks an energetic, entrepreneurial, collaborative professional to join our team as Development Associate. The Development Associate will support fundraising operations to drive growth, while gaining access to the people and projects shaping the future of New York City through public programming, including the signature five-borough OHNY Weekend festival. This position requires 3+ years of fundraising experience across a range of activities, including special events, individual giving, membership, and sponsorship, plus a proven ability to draft compelling messages, from donor correspondence to corporate pitches. The ideal candidate will bring a Swiss Army knife skill set and an eagerness to grow on a small, dynamic team, and bring deep passion and curiosity for New York City, particularly its built environment (architecture, planning, real estate, infrastructure). This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Deputy Director. Development Associate Responsibilities and Duties: • In collaboration with the Deputy Director, support core fundraising activities including: membership, individual giving, special events, sponsorship, and grant writing, • Manage donor research, tracking, acknowledgments, and correspondence through Salesforce, • Accurately maintain organizational systems and fundraising data to support accounting processes like financial transactions for the monthly close, • Draft and design content for donor materials, including appeal letters and corporate pitches, • Support logistics and production for donor events, including cultivation and community events, the Open City Benefit in the spring, and the OHNY Weekend Launch Party in the fall, • Additional administrative and operational duties as needed Development Associate Qualifications and Skills: • Track record of successful donor engagement, from prospect research to solicitation to relationship stewardship, • Event production experience, • Aptitude for problem-solving and the ability to manage multiple projects at once, and work independently, • Must be adaptable and highly organized with exceptional attention to detail, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to initiate and maintain relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, including Board members, donors, members, and program partners, • Fluency with Microsoft Office, CRM, and CMS platforms (databases like Salesforce preferred), and project management platforms (Asana, Slack, etc.), • Curiosity for New York City and the built environment (architecture, planning, real estate, infrastructure), • Commitment to the mission and values of Open House New York, • 3+ years of experience in fundraising required, Bachelor’s or commensurate experience Education Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate experience. Location and Hours We currently work on a hybrid schedule. The Development Associate will work three days per week (typically Tuesday-Thursday) in our office at 150 Varick Street, though this schedule may shift and evolve, particularly in the run-up to major events. Ability to attend events in the evening and some weekends is required. Note: OHNY Weekend is October 16-18, 2026. Salary and Benefits Salary is commensurate with experience, in the range of $64,000—$70,000. Full benefits provided, including health insurance, retirement contribution, and pre-tax flexible spending accounts. We welcome an open discussion with interested candidates about the full compensation package. Application - How to apply A successful application includes a cover letter that addresses your relevant experience and your interest in New York City’s built environment. Selected applicants will be invited to interview the OHNY team in May. Applicants who advance to this stage will be asked to provide work samples, including donor correspondence. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with resume reviews starting on April 22. Position is for immediate hire with an anticipated start by June. Open House New York encourages candidates from any and all backgrounds, nationalities, ethnicities, gender identities, and lived experiences to apply. We are an organization that is committed to diversity, equity, access, and inclusion in all aspects of our work, most importantly our team. A note of encouragement: Statistics show that individuals coming from systematically excluded or oppressed groups apply to jobs only if they meet every qualification. Open House New York wishes to remind applicants that rarely does someone meet 100% of the qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you. About Open House New York Open House New York promotes broad, unparalleled access to the city—to the places, people, projects, systems, and ideas that define New York and its future—and fosters civic dialogue about how the city functions and who it serves. Through year-round programming and the annual OHNY Weekend, which ranks among the largest public design festivals in the nation, Open House New York offers a citywide platform for public education and engagement.

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  • Fabricator
    Fabricator
    23 days ago
    $64663.77 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Fabrication Lab Technician The Fabrication Lab Technician supports the PrintFX/Fabrication Lab (FabLab) by delivering high-quality digital fabrication and print services to the FIT community. This role provides technical expertise in 2D and 3D production processes, including file preparation, equipment operation, and post-production. The technician also serves as a key resource for students and faculty by offering hands-on support, training, and consultation to ensure successful project outcomes. Essential Functions: Digital Fabrication & Production • Prepare, process, and output files for large-format printing, fabric printing, and digital fabrication equipment including 3D printers, laser cutters, and vinyl cutters., • Perform post-production tasks and ensure quality control of all fabrication outputs., • Provide specialized technical oversight of 3D printing workflows, including file preparation, printing, post-processing, and troubleshooting., • Support advanced fabrication processes such as 3D scanning and asset creation., • Maintain production workflows to ensure timely and accurate completion of student and faculty projects., • Customer & Technical Support, • Provide front-line and advanced technical support to students, faculty, and staff in both in-person and remote environments., • Assist users with file setup, equipment use, and fabrication processes, ensuring alignment with lab standards and requirements., • Manage front desk operations including job intake, logging, POS transactions, and general service coordination., • Deliver consultations, orientations, and training sessions to support effective use of fabrication technologies., • Ensure a high level of customer service and user satisfaction across all interactions., • Equipment Maintenance & Lab Operations, • Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of fabrication equipment, hardware, and software., • Conduct quality checks on completed jobs and maintain safe, efficient lab operations., • Assist with procurement by researching materials, supplies, software, and equipment., • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe lab environment in accordance with operational standards., • Training, Collaboration & Documentation, • Collaborate with faculty to support course-related fabrication needs and ensure equipment readiness for assignments., • Develop and deliver instructional materials and workshops (both synchronous and asynchronous)., • Train and support student employees, lab monitors, and peers on equipment usage and customer service practices., • Document procedures, workflows, and best practices to support lab operations., • Administrative & Operational Support, • Perform basic administrative duties including data entry, recordkeeping, and responding to inquiries., • Adhere to institutional policies, procedures, and safety standards., • Support additional projects, outreach, and operational needs as assigned., • The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position. Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: • Associate's degree in Industrial Design, Digital Fabrication, or a related field and 4+ years of relevant experience; or, • Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2+ years of relevant industry experience., • Experience working with digital fabrication technologies (e.g., 3D printing, laser cutting, large-format printing)., • Working knowledge of file preparation and design software used in digital production., • Preferred Qualifications:, • Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred., • 3-5 years of advanced technical experience in digital fabrication or production environments., • Experience supporting academic, lab, or maker-space environments., • Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:, • Knowledge of digital fabrication processes, design principles, and production workflows., • Proficiency with computer systems, software applications, and fabrication equipment., • Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and quality control skills., • Ability to train and instruct users with varying levels of technical expertise., • Excellent communication, collaboration, and customer service skills., • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment., • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and operational standards.

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  • Project Manager
    Project Manager
    2 months ago
    $35000–$42000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Sign offs and Violations Project Manager (DOB Expediter) Job Responsibilities: • Review, and organize documentation to obtain sign offs – Letter of Completions for BIS Alteration Type 2 and Type 3 applications and DOB NOW Build Alteration Applications with NYC Department of Buildings., • Track, coordinate and manage multiple active sign off projects and review for approvals and disapprovals for sign offs and Plan Exam appointments., • Close out open items, file reinstatement, PAA - Post Approval Amendments and all steps involved to obtain Letter of Completions., • Schedule and prepare for Plan Examiner Appointments with DOB, • Review DOB filings to complete all the necessary forms to obtain sign off – Letter of Completion, withdrawals, PAA – Post Approval Amendments, waivers and reinstatements., • Complete Certificate of Corrections forms accurately, prepare and attend ECB Hearings and dismiss violations issued by DOB, FDNY, HPD and other city agencies., • Track, coordinate and manage multiple ECB Hearings and active dismissal of violations projects with various city agencies., • Conduct DOB Research and coordinate with field project manager to obtain approved drawings from DOB and other city agencies, • Provide clients with weekly reports and status updates of each filing through Excel spreadsheet., • Create, communicate and execute filing/approval strategies with clients and co-workers., • Maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with design professionals and Department of Buildings personnel Experience Requirements • Preferably CLASS 2 – Code & Zoning Representative License; minimum CLASS 1 – Filing Representative., • At least 2 years of sign offs experience for Alt 2 and Alt 3 applications as Project Manager, • At least 2 years of experience for attending ECB Hearings and dismissal of violations, • Knowledge of reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings., • Knowledge of BIS, DOB NOW Build, and other DOB systems and enforce and use Department of Buildings filing system and procedures., • Strong technical, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, • Associate or bachelor’s degree (Preferred), • Two to four years of expediting experience, • Ability to prioritize and utilize time management., • Exceptional customer service disposition, • Excellent computer skills, including a high degree of proficiency in Excel and Outlook Job Type: Full-time Pay: $35,000 to $42,000 per year

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