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/art across 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 seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to join its growing Finance team. Reporting to the Controller, this role will be helping to build the processes around core accounting operations while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across all workflows.  

The Senior Accounting Manager will own critical components of the monthly close and key areas including revenue, COGS, A/R, A/P and general ledger activity. This is a highly hands-on role, ideal for someone who can seamlessly shift between high-level technical strategy and detailed execution in a fast paced, lean environment.

This role will be based out of our Williamsburg, Brooklyn office and follow Van Leeuwen’s hybrid work model and be in office three days a week.

Job Responsibilities

• Daily Accounting Operations 
• Manage and execute core accounting activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance
• A/P Management
• Oversee accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, vendor management, and payment runs
• A/R Management
• Manage accounts receivable, including billing, collections, and cash application
• Month-End Close
• Support and help drive the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness across all assigned areas
• Inventory & COGS Support
• Assist with inventory accounting, cost tracking, and reconciliation processes in partnership with the Controller and Operations
• Process Improvement
• Provide recommendations to the Controller to improve internal controls, automate manual workflows, and build out the accounting tech stack 
• Reconciliations & Controls
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations
• Support internal controls and documentation
• Participate in monthly balance sheet reviews with the Controller and CFO 
• Audit Support 
• Assist with audit preparation, documentation, and coordination with external auditors.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration 
• Work closely with FP&A, Operations, Supply Chain and other teams to ensure accurate data flow and financial reporting

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred)
• 5 to 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience in CPG, food & beverage, multi-unit retail, or manufacturing is a plus
• Strong experience with A/P, A/R, general ledger, and month-end close processes
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, inventory/accounting principle, multi-unit environments
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Startup DNA: comfortable with ambiguity. You don't wait for a manual; you write it
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
• Must be comfortable working in-store scoop shifts as needed, while adhering to DOH guidelines

Compensation + Benefits

$130,000 - 150,000 annual compensation depending on experience, paid weekly 

Eligible for annual 10% 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
• Paid one month sabbatical (eligible after 4 years of continued employment)
• Yearly Performance Reviews

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is hiring a Summer Intern to join our Marketing team based out of our Brooklyn office. This is a great opportunity for an individual to work closely with the team at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream as the company continues its growth.

The Retail Marketing Intern will support retail marketing initiatives across all of our scoop shop locations. This role will work closely with our Retail teams to execute campaigns, support new shop openings and enhance the in-store guest experience. 

This is an ideal opportunity for someone interested in brand marketing, experiential retail and is a fan of Ice Cream. 

This role will be based out of our Williamsburg, Brooklyn Office 3 days a week. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support execution of retail marketing campaigns and seasonal promotions / launches
• Assist with planning and coordination of new shop openings (NSOs), events, and local community activations
• Conduct market research to identify local partnership opportunities and community engagement ideas
• Help maintain marketing materials and ensure brand consistency across shop locations
• Assist with coordinating influencer visits and content capture in retail stores
• Manage contacts and assist with communications to retail complex marketing teams
• Track and report on marketing initiatives and campaign performance
• Provide general administrative support to the marketing team as needed

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Business Suite Applications 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for food, hospitality, and brand storytelling
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
• Monday - Friday. Available to work in-office 3 days a week, plus additional days as needed
• Potential for nights and weekend events and occasional travel

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is hiring a full-time Director of Operations Innovation, based out of New York City. This is a great opportunity for a highly experienced individual to work with the greater retail operations team at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream as the company embarks on its next stage of growth. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about operations, a strong and effective communicator, highly analytical, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment (and loves ice cream!).

As an Operations Innovation Director, you are the voice and representative of our scoop shops at Headquarters and are responsible for driving flawless operations execution. You will be responsible for simplifying, streamlining, and enhancing store processes, systems, and technology, while ensuring that we continue to innovate and improve.

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

• OPERATIONS INNOVATION
  • Identify and implement innovation opportunities
  • Build testing protocols and lead testing of new operational processes
  • Work with Learning + Development Team to implement output of innovation work into stores
• FOUNDATIONAL OPERATIONS
  • Create and maintain all store processes, systems, and standards
  • Build tools to support store execution
  • Oversee all store technology
  • Conduct operational analysis to optimize store operations
  • Develop and maintain all store communication channels
• CHANGE MANAGEMENT
  • Define field priorities and lead organization through thoughtful and streamlined roll-out processes that deliver simple, prescriptive content to the field
  • Drive field prioritization based on partnership with our field leadership
  • Lead efforts to roll-out new products, systems, and processes across our storew
• NEW STORE OPENINGS
  • Support new scoop shop openings from inception to completion
  • Build and drive the new store opening launch calendar
  • Coordinate efforts both internally and externally to ensure smooth store openings
  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the new store opening processes, evaluating the successes and opportunities of each project

Job Requirements

• 6+ years professional experience in an operations, strategy, or consulting role (preferably in the food/retail space, but not required)
• You are an enthusiastic problem solver, who enjoys diving into operational complexities to evaluate business needs and test potential solutions
• You have a strong instinct and passion for operations and people
• You have an enthusiasm for thinking differently, tackling complex problems, and identifying new ways of doing things
• Strong ability to make a business case and influence decision making, leveraging data, analytics, presentations, etc.
• Experience leveraging systems and data to drive business needs
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required
• Ability to travel as required (up to 50% of time, depending on season)
• Ability to work in the field as required
• Proficiency in MS Office and Google-suite tools
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be comfortable working in-store scoop shifts as needed, while adhering to DOH guidelines

Compensation + Benefits

$130,000 - $180,000 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
• Paid one month sabbatical (eligible after 4 years of continued employment)
• Yearly Performance Reviews