Hi, this is Arpana, one of the founding members of Fresh Prints. In December 2016, I came across a job post on Naukri from Jacob Goodman, one of the co-owners of Fresh Prints. They were looking for someone to lead their Operations team in India. The post had already been taken down, but I decided to send Jacob an email anyway. To my surprise, he replied, and soon I found myself stepping into what would be a life-changing opportunity.
During the interview process, it became clear just how new everything was. There was no office, no payroll system, no established infrastructure at all. But what struck me was Jacob and Josh’s unwavering belief in the vision they had for Fresh Prints.
They didn’t have all the answers, but their passion was contagious, and I knew I wanted to be part of building something from the ground up. So, I jumped in. I found an office, figured out payroll, and brought in my childhood best friend to help get things off the ground. There were so many unknowns in those early days, but that’s exactly what made it so exciting.
I had the chance to wear multiple hats, solve problems on the fly, and help build something tangible. What started as a team of two quickly grew, and over the next few years, we scaled operations across Finance, Tech, and Marketing.
As the first employee of Fresh Prints India, I’ve been lucky enough to help shape this company from its earliest stages. After a short break to have my daughter, I returned to lead HR and recruiting. We’ve gone from a scrappy startup to a team of 400+ people across three countries. But the truth is, even with all that growth, we know it’s still day 1.
One of the things I’m most proud of is how we made it through COVID-19 together. I still remember March 15, 2020—Josh, our co-owner and CEO, sent an email to everyone announcing that the office was shutting down indefinitely. Just like so many people around the world, we were suddenly isolated from the routines and connections we relied on. We were nervous and found ourselves staring down a financial cliff.
In a matter of weeks, we went from million-dollar months to zero revenue. All universities closed. All events stopped.
But we’d been planning for the worst for years. From day 1 we knew we’d have to make our balance sheet a strength. We figured negative events were inevitable and our stress test was to always make sure we could operate for at least year of 0 revenue without making layoffs. When Covid hit, we were scared, but felt prepared.
And as we struggled to adapt, something unexpected happened—we pivoted. As PPE demand soared, we initially hesitated, but then realized this was exactly what the world needed. Shifting from tees to PPE wasn’t just a business decision; it was about showing up in a way that mattered. The entire team rallied behind the idea, and our adaptability and speed helped us keep going.
While so many companies were just trying to survive, Fresh Prints not only made it but even grew. It wasn’t easy, but this experience showed me how deeply committed we are to each other and our mission. The grit and determination we built in those tough times, that willingness to adapt and keep each other steady—it's what defines us today.
The opportunities that were available to me when I joined as the first employee are still here today! In fact, they’re bigger now than ever. We’re at an exciting point in our journey, and we’re looking for people who want to have a massive impact on the next chapter of this story.
If you’re someone who sees opportunity and isn’t afraid to chase it, this is the role for you. We’re looking for someone to take ownership, challenge the norm, and help us build something that lasts. Fresh Prints is a place where there are no limits. If you’re someone who likes running at challenges head on, this is the role for you. If you’re looking for a clear set of instructions, this role isn’t.
If our story resonates, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Develop highly responsive User interfaces using angular/react and other front-end technologies.
- Developing backend APIs that are scalable using frameworks on NodeJS.
- Work with MySQL and other databases
- Write and maintain unit tests for the applications
- Ensuring that Application performance metrics meet the standards.
- Seeing through a project from conception to finished product
- Ensure that solutions are meeting both technical and consumer needs
- Staying abreast of developments in web applications and programming languages.
- Monitor reliability and performance of internal systems to prevent issues
- Working knowledge of the latest versions of Angular and Node JS.
- Perform code reviews and give feedback.
- Coordinate with our PMs, Design team, Exec team, and any product stakeholders
- Should be able to understand the business and has the vision to grow and rally people behind the vision
Must-Have Skills:
- Full-stack developer with 3 to 6 years of experience
- We would like to hire people with hands-on experience working with Angular 8+ versions, React, Node JS, and MySQL.
- Strong understanding of Express Framework
- Hands-on experience in working with web services, databases, and web frameworks
- Strong working knowledge of Javascript, CSS, HTML
- Knowledge of Agile and SCRUM
- Working on complex UI and Code Reviews
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
The Best Candidate:
- Is passionate about making a world-class software organization.
- Has experience working on large-scale distributed platforms either as part of a team
- Enjoys a fast-paced environment, working with a highly-talented team and shifting priorities.
- Has excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Is great at making data-driven decisions; should use appropriate metrics and report using them in Executive/senior leadership meetings.
- Can build strong relationships with stakeholders and key partners for the program.
- Has strong business and technical vision.
- Can stay abstract or detail-oriented as the situation demands.
- Has demonstrated the ability to think big, bring new ideas, and build teams & infrastructure for the future.
- Learns quickly; must know when to listen and when to take charge.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- The opportunity to learn a lot rapidly
- Working with a talented and engaged team dedicated to building a business together.
Working Hours
- 1:30 pm IST - 11:30 pm IST.
Fresh Prints is an equal employment opportunity employer and promotes diversity, actively encouraging people of all backgrounds, ages, LGBTQ+, and those with disabilities to apply.
