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  • Head of Graphic Design
    Head of Graphic Design
    3 days ago
    $110000–$140000 yearly
    Full-time
    Brooklyn, New York

    We started Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in a yellow truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 with a mission to make good ice cream that makes you feel good. Nowadays, people can spend so much time on what's "healthy" they don't stop to consider what's healthy. As far as we're concerned, happiness is healthiness. We strive to ensure every scoop, store and employee feels and creates one community to contribute to the overall brand. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is hiring a full-time Head of Graphic Design based out of our Brooklyn office. This is a great opportunity for a highly experienced and creative individual to work closely with the founding team of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream as they embark on their next stage of accelerated growth. The ideal candidate is someone who has experience in the CPG and/or retail space, has the ability to work diligently with the marketing team as well as any third-party creative teams, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment (and loves ice cream! and now Fro-Yo!). The Head of Graphic Design contributes to the Van Leeuwen universe by shaping how the brand comes to life across every customer touchpoint. This role leads art direction across a wide range of initiatives, including packaging design, partnership activations and the continued evolution of our visual identity. You'll oversee in-store experiences end-to-end, from signage and digital menu displays to store planograms, ensuring every touch point feels cohesive and intentional. The role extends to designing and developing uniforms and merchandise that reflect the brand's personality beyond the scoop shop. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including sales and retail, international partners and external creative partners, to conceptualize, execute and scale creative that resonates both in-store and across broader brand moments. This position requires a strong point of view, attention to detail, agility and the ability to translate the Van Leeuwen aesthetic into thoughtful, high-quality design across physical and digital environments. This role will be based out of our Williamsburg, Brooklyn office and follow Van Leeuwen's Hybrid work model and be in office at least two to three days a week. Job Responsibilities • Direct creative/artacross packaging, campaigns, retail environments, partnerships, and digital platforms, • Execute creative direction for the company across all branded materials, including print and digital collateral, • Create and oversee the development of a range of branded materials, including but not limited to Emails, Social Media, Retail Store Signage/Posters, Ads, Website, Coupons, Print Pieces, Packaging Materials, Merchandise, • Continue to evolve the visual identity of the brand, • Maintain photo asset library and identify images to be used for various platforms, • Implement feedback from leadership and partners to refine and revise work for final production, • Contribute to photoshoots on an as needed basis, in partnership with Social Media Manager and Content Creator, • Prioritize and manage multiple projects within design specifications and budget restrictions, • Manage budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships to deliver high-quality work efficiently, • Set and uphold creative standards, ensuring all outputs meet a best-in-class level of design excellence, • Perform retouching and manipulation of images as needed, • Work with a wide range of media and use graphic design software Job Requirements • Bachelor's degree in graphic arts, design, communications, or related field (Or equivalent experience), • 5 to 10 years of experience in graphic design, • Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print, and web design, • Familiarity with HTML and CSS preferred, • Knowledge of Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator, LightRoom, Sketch, InDesign, and other graphic design software, • Deep expertise in typography, layout, color, and visual storytelling across mediums, • Strong understanding of production processes across print, digital, and environmental design, • Ability to balance creative excellence with business needs, timelines, and budgets, • Excellent eye for aesthetics, details and design trends past and present, • Photography, food styling and set design skills are a big plus, • Must be comfortable working in-store scoop shifts as needed, while adhering to DOH guidelines Compensation + Benefits $110,000 - 140,000 annual compensation depending on experience, paid weekly Eligible for annual 20% bonus • Employee Scoop Card (Enjoy Ice Cream from any of our scoop shops nationwide), • Medical, Dental + Vision Insurance with 70% Employer Contribution, • 401k with up to 4% Employer Match, • Cell Phone Reimbursement Plan, • Wellness Reimbursement Plan, • Flexible Time Off - No accrual required, • Paid Sick Time, • Yearly Performance Reviews, • Paid one month sabbatical (eligible after 4 years of continued employment) Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held. Salary Range $110,000---$140,000 USD Here at Van Leeuwen, Good Ice Cream Is For Everyone! As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a welcoming, diverse environment for every employee and customer. We pride ourselves on the creativity that goes into our ice cream and is built in our stores (by YOU) that help us meet our missions and values.

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  • Graphic Design Intern
    Graphic Design Intern
    25 days ago
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Graphic Designer Intern Company: The Now PR Location: NYC Duration: 6 months Compensation: Unpaid (college credit available). Opportunity for paid position upon successful completion. About The Now PR The Now PR is a dynamic public relations agency focused on innovative storytelling, brand development, and media placement. We work with talent and brands across entertainment, lifestyle, and culture. Position Overview The Now PR is seeking a creative, motivated, and bubbly Graphic Designer Intern to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys collaborating, brings positive energy to a team environment, and is eager to grow their design and multimedia skills in a fast-paced PR setting. What You’ll Learn & Work On • Training in Adobe Photoshop and other design tools, • Creating visual assets including decks, flyers, and social media graphics, • Assisting with design concepts, • Opportunity for paid position upon successful completion. Responsibilities • Design graphics for social media, presentations, and marketing materials, • Assist in creating client decks and branded visuals, • Support the team with content creation and visual storytelling, • Maintain brand consistency across all design work Qualifications • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college/university (Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred), • Basic understanding of design principles and a willingness to learn new tools, • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop) is a plus, • Strong attention to detail, creativity, and a positive, team-oriented attitude, • A bubbly personality with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment, • Ability to manage time and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting Additional Information • This is an unpaid internship; however, college credit is available

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  • Social Media Videographer (Part-Time / Contract)
    Social Media Videographer (Part-Time / Contract)
    1 month ago
    $24–$30 hourly
    Part-time
    University Heights, Newark

    Job summary GA is hiring a Social Media Videographer to plan and capture short-form video content for restaurants and local brands. This part-time/contract role is hands-on: you’ll film on-location at client businesses across Northern New Jersey and deliver high-quality, social-first video assets designed for platforms like Instagram Reels and TikTok. What you’ll do • Plan simple shot lists from a creative brief (hook, key shots, b-roll, on-camera moments), • Film short-form, vertical video on-location (mostly smartphone-based), • Direct clients and staff on camera in a professional, friendly way, • Capture UGC-style footage using phones and supported gear (gimbal, mic, basic lighting as needed), • Organize and deliver clean, labeled footage that meets the creative brief and quality expectations Required qualifications • Experience filming social video (portfolio required—links are fine), • Comfortable filming on a smartphone and working with mobile video tools (gimbal, mic, basic stabilizing), • Strong communication skills; confident directing people on camera, • Reliable transportation for travel to client sites across Northern NJ, • Smartphone capable of recording 4K at 60 fps Preferred qualifications • Experience in restaurants, hospitality, or local brand marketing, • Customer service, sales, or on-site client management experience, • Able to handle multiple shoot locations in a fast-paced environment Schedule and job type • Job types: Part-time, Contract, • Schedule: Flexible; shoots are typically scheduled around restaurant business hours (some evenings/weekends may be required) Compensation details • $24–$30/hour depending on experience, shoot complexity, and portfolio strength Hiring process 2. Short screening call 3. Training session (required before the first assignment) 4. Paid project trial (one on-location shoot) Equal Opportunity Employer GA is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to protected characteristics.

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