Summer 2026
Design Intern
Dorsia
51-200 employees
Membership-based platform for exclusive dining reservations
No salary listed
New York, NY, USA
In Person
 UI/UX & Design (1) |
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- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field (rising junior/senior preferred)
- Strong visual design fundamentals — typography, spacing, hierarchy, color systems — with a portfolio that demonstrates range across product and/or brand contexts
- Proficiency in Figma, including components, auto-layout, and prototyping
- Comfort with interactive tooling — basic HTML/CSS/React is a meaningful plus; familiarity with Framer or similar prototyping environments is welcome
- Genuine interest in vibe coding and building scrappy live prototypes to test ideas quickly
- Solid understanding of UX principles and mobile-first product thinking
- Strong taste level aligned with premium and luxury brands — you know the difference between clean and cold, elevated and unapproachable
- Ability to move from concept to prototype to iteration without losing quality along the way
- Passion for hospitality, luxury consumer experience, and the digital products that power them
- Nice to Have portfolio with product design, interaction design, or brand work demonstrating visual discipline and range
- Experience building or contributing to a design system
- Familiarity with motion design or micro-interaction principles
- Exposure to design research, usability testing, or UX writing
- Contribute to product design across mobile and web surfaces, supporting feature launches and UX improvements that affect the core member experience
- Rapidly prototype new features and flows in Figma, Framer, or lightweight front-end tools (React/HTML/CSS) to surface testable concepts quickly
- Build interactive demos and "vibe coding" experiments for internal review and early user feedback
- Create high-fidelity UI mockups and micro-interaction concepts that reflect Dorsia's premium positioning
- Assist in evolving and maintaining Dorsia's design system — components, tokens, and motion principles
- Ensure visual consistency across product and brand touchpoints, applying Dorsia's identity with taste and precision
- Conduct competitive research and synthesize insights into fast design iterations
- Develop marketing and launch assets across social, email, landing pages, and campaign visuals
- Support design execution for member communications, editorial content, and partner-facing materials
- Collaborate with Marketing and Editorial to deliver production-ready assets on tight timelines
- Partner closely with Product and Engineering on design handoffs and implementation — ensuring what gets built matches what was designed
- Support rapid experimentation cycles to validate UX hypotheses across the product
- Portfolio with product design, interaction design, or brand work demonstrating visual discipline and range
- Experience building or contributing to a design system
- Familiarity with motion design or micro-interaction principles
- Exposure to design research, usability testing, or UX writing
Dorsia is a members-only platform that gives affluent clients guaranteed access to highly sought-after reservations at premier restaurants in major cities. Its subscription-based model provides exclusive dining opportunities and may include a commission from partner restaurants for filling otherwise vacant tables. The product works as a technology-driven, curated marketplace that matches member demand with available high-end tables, delivering a seamless reservation experience while helping restaurants maximize revenue. Dorsia differentiates itself by focusing on elite dining venues, a membership approach, and a system that efficiently fills empty seats, rather than competing purely on generic reservation speed. Its goal is to provide unparalleled access to top dining destinations for members while ensuring restaurants achieve higher occupancy and profitability.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$50.4M
Headquarters
Miami, Florida
Founded
2021
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Continuum Company bundles $5,000 Premium Memberships with Miami residences completing 2026-2028.
- MoonPay crypto payments target Web3-wealthy users across US, UK, Europe, Dubai.
- European Summer 2025 portfolio unlocks Ibiza, Monaco, Cannes Film Festival access.
What critics are saying
- Resy premium tiers erode exclusivity at Carbone, Cote within 6-12 months.
- Eli Feldman exposes $146M valuation bubble from insufficient hard-to-book tables.
- Restaurants terminate partnerships due to member misconduct and no-shows.
What makes Dorsia unique
- Dorsia guarantees prepaid reservations at marquee restaurants like Carbone and Cote via tiered memberships.
- Culture Calendar curates events like Art Basel and F1 weekends for swipeable global itineraries.
- Expands beyond dining with Time Drop immersive art at Miami Art Week December 2025.
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↑ 0%Dorsia, the tech-driven hospitality platform, has launched its Culture Calendar during Mexico City's Art Week. The feature consolidates major cultural events into a curated, swipeable interface within the Dorsia app, allowing members to discover and plan attendance at sought-after moments globally. The company celebrated the launch with Sol A Sol, an 18-hour members-only event on a private Polanco helipad on 8 February. The gathering featured DJ performances, refreshments from Lardo, and drew notable attendees from art and hospitality circles. The Culture Calendar covers events including Fashion Weeks, Coachella, Art Basel and F1 weekends. Members can browse by city, build itineraries and book nearby restaurants through Dorsia's platform. Lifestyle journalist Ty Gaskins has joined as Culture Editor to curate content. The feature is now available to all Dorsia members.
This stunning new immersive art experience invites folks to interact with it daily. Someone tell Cher: You can actually turn back time with this one! Miami Art Week is famously overstimulating, boasting enough neon parties, museum-grade pop-ups and brand activations to deregulate your nervous system. But this year's most head-turning installation might be happening away from the fairgrounds, when Dorsia unveils Time Drop. This immersive art experience lets visitors literally control the flow of water, sound and time itself. The installation begins at 6pm on December 4 and runs through December 8 at the newly opened Dorsia Miami HQ and Social Club. First seen at Burning Man, Time Drop transforms a 30-by-10-foot space into a hyper-sensory environment made of water, light and mirrors. Raindrops (and what the project refers to as "eagle tears") fall from the ceiling into a glowing garden, but, with the twist of a knob, the entire scene slows into slow motion. Then twist the knob back again, and time rewinds. The droplets rise back into the sky and reabsorb into the eagle's eyes before falling again. The work comes from New Mexico - born engineer Jordan MacHardy, whose art blends mechanical engineering with high-impact spectacle. His practice centers on letting audiences manipulate natural phenomena, providing a chance to lay your hands on forces we usually just watch. Time Drop can move 80 - 100 people through it per hour and is ADA accessible, making it one of the more inclusive immersive moments of the week. Each day features four different timed sessions: Rise (10am - 1pm), Light (1pm - 5pm), Sunset (5pm - 9pm) and Afterdark (9pm - 2am). Admission is free, but visitors must book a slot through the Dorsia app. The HQ is at 4030 N. Miami Ave, putting it right in the heart of the Design District's Basel orbit. Dorsia has already become one of Art Week's most visible hospitality partners, offering curated dining access and programming throughout the city, but Time Drop marks its biggest cultural swing yet. If you've ever wanted to turn back time - or just take a brief break from Basel chaos - this might be the most transporting 10 minutes of your week.
Continuum Club & Residences and La Baia North partner with Dorsia to redefine Real Estate luxury in Miami. A new era of lifestyle-driven Real Estate. In a groundbreaking move that bridges luxury living with global hospitality, Continuum Company has announced a partnership with Dorsia, the members-only platform known for granting access to the most exclusive restaurants and experiences worldwide. As part of the collaboration, buyers at Continuum Club & Residences and La Baia North will receive a complimentary Dorsia Premium Membership, valued at $5,000 per year, upon contract signing. This VIP status unlocks priority access to sought-after dining destinations such as Carbone, Gekko, Mila, LPM, Cote, Boia De, and Casa Neos in Miami, along with hotspots in New York, London, Los Angeles, Ibiza, the Amalfi Coast, and more. The developer behind the vision. Founded by Ian Bruce Eichner, Continuum Company continues to push the boundaries of what modern real estate represents - fusing architecture, lifestyle, and access. "Real luxury today isn't just about where you live - it's about how you live," said Ian Bruce Eichner, Founder and Chairman of Continuum Company. "Our partnership with Dorsia gives buyers a global passport to the most sought-after restaurants and experiences in Miami, New York, and beyond. This isn't just an amenity. It's a statement about what modern living should feel like." The partnership reflects Continuum's hospitality-driven approach to development, building upon the company's recent introduction of a private yachting membership, designed to give homeowners a seamless extension of the luxury lifestyle from residence to recreation. "High-end buyers expect more than just a beautiful home. They want a lifestyle that feels modern, effortless, and elevated," said Allie Eichner, President of Continuum Florida. "With offerings like Dorsia and our private yacht club program, we're creating that perfect continuum - a lifestyle that flows naturally from their home into the city and beyond." A global passport for the modern buyer. Through Dorsia, residents enjoy priority reservations and VIP access to cultural and culinary events across international nightlife capitals such as New York, London, Dubai, Los Angeles, The Hamptons, and Ibiza. "At Dorsia, we've built our entire model around creating frictionless access," said Marc Lotenberg, CEO and Founder of Dorsia. "Continuum understands that their residents want more than a home - they want a lifestyle. Together, we're giving them the luxury of accessibility." About Continuum Club & Residences. Nestled in North Bay Village, Continuum Club & Residences is a 32-story waterfront tower featuring 198 luxury residences, each offering panoramic views of Biscayne Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and Downtown Miami. Designed as a private resort, the property includes over 50,000 square feet of curated indoor and outdoor amenities, a waterfront restaurant, private dining pavilions, Tesla house car, and members' app. Now 50% sold, the project broke ground earlier this year, with completion anticipated in early 2028. Visit ContinuumMiami.com About La Baia North. Located in Bay Harbor Islands, La Baia North continues Continuum Company's tradition of coastal luxury and boutique architecture. With 75% of residences already sold, the property is expected to deliver in 2026 and features expansive waterfront views, resort-style amenities, and now - exclusive Dorsia access that connects residents to Miami's finest culinary and cultural scene. Visit LaBaiaBayHarbor.com About Continuum Company. Headquartered in New York City and Miami, Continuum Company is a boutique real estate development firm specializing in large-scale, mixed-use residential and commercial projects. Under Ian Bruce Eichner's leadership, the firm has developed over 14 million square feet, totaling more than $7 billion in real estate value. ContinuumCompany.com About Dorsia. Founded by Marc Lotenberg, Dorsia is the global leader in hospitality-tech innovation, offering members access to the world's most exclusive restaurant reservations and experiences through a patented, frictionless platform. Dorsia redefines luxury for the modern age - where access, spontaneity, and culture converge. Dorsia.com A new standard for Real Estate living. From North Bay Village to Bay Harbor Islands, Continuum and La Baia North are setting a new benchmark for lifestyle-driven development - where every residence comes with the promise of global access, cultural connection, and effortless exclusivity. (For more information please contact: HL Real Estate Group ([email protected]). Lanna Parker presents Welcome to the prestigious Pinnacle 1306, a luxurious oasis nestled in the heart of the Marina District. Riskin Partners Estate Group presents 3055 Padaro Lane offers the epitome of oceanfront luxury, featuring sprawling grounds, impeccable design, and * By Riskin Partners Estate Group * October 13, 2025
Offering streamlined access to the most sought-after reservations and experiences across Europe, plus exclusive access to curated events at Cannes Film Festival and F1 Grand Prix MonacoLONDON, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dorsia, the global leader in the hospitality and tech space, best known for allowing its members access to the world's most coveted restaurant reservations and sought-after cultural experiences, has announced the launch of its 'European Summer' portfolio for 2025. Members will now have streamlined, single-point access to otherwise impossible-to-book dining destinations, beach clubs, and nightlife venues throughout Ibiza, Monaco, and the South of France. In an age where spontaneity and access are the ultimate luxuries, Dorsia members can touch down in any destination, from global hubs to seasonal hot spots, and immediately unlock the best dining, daylife, nightlife, and culture, all bookable through their Dorsia app.CANNES FILM FESTIVAL & F1 GRAND PRIX MONACOFor their second Summer, Dorsia offers access to the most exclusive European hotspots, meeting its members where they are and showing up at the most important events on the cultural calendar. To kick off the season, Dorsia will have impossible-to-get access to events at both the Cannes Film Festival and the F1 Grand Prix in Monaco.Founder Marc Lotenberg will cohost a series of events to kick off the Season, which started Friday, May 16, with a dinner in partnership with cult film and culture magazine, A Rabbit's Foot, hosted by Editor Charles Finch. Access to David Lynch's acclaimed Silencio night club pop-up is also available for members to book during the star-studded Festival. Dorsia will also support the legendary amfAR Gala Cannes and the nonprofit's mission to end HIV/AIDS
1Rapid Innovation Accelerator in Miami names directorLate last year, the US Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs, MoveAmerica, a nonprofit focused on solving the critical emerging challenges facing our industrial base, and Miami’s Lab22C, a #MiamiTech-focused strategic advisory firm, came together to launch the Rapid Innovation Accelerator in Miami (RIA-Miami). This accelerator aims to help local small businesses step into the competitive defense sector, breathing new life into the city’s economy while strengthening the nation’s security. After all, defense powers about 3% of the U.S. GDP, around $746 billion annually – and the figure that is expected to surpass $1 trillion by 2033.Now the accelerator has a new director, Solomon Stavis, who will be in Miami supporting businesses on their road to government contracts. Stavis previously was the director of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation and before that was a consultant with the World Bank and worked for the IMF, and he’s also been a startup co-founder