Website development platform Squarespace has announced the creation of 120 new jobs in Ireland over the next two years.
The company first established operations in Ireland in 2013 and currently employs more than 400 people at its offices on Ship Street Great in Dublin.
The New York-headquartered company said it would begin filling the new roles -- predominantly in engineering and product design -- immediately.
“Squarespace’s decision to expand its operations in Ireland with the addition of 120 new jobs underlines the importance of Ireland as a stable and attractive location for international business," said Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke.
"I am pleased to see a brand like Squarespace recognising the benefits of locating in Ireland and I wish Squarespace ongoing success in the future.”
Colm McCarvill, site lead for Squarespace Ireland, said the company was thrilled to be growing its Dublin team, and that the new jobs would enable the firm to "continue building innovative products" that are now used by millions in over 200 countries.
Squarespace offers websites, domains, e-commerce, and marketing tools, scheduling tools with Acuity, and its Bio Sites and Unfold products allow users to creating and manage social media profiles.
The investment is supported by the government through IDA Ireland, whose CEO Michael Lohan said the announcement "confirms Ireland as a great location to scale your business with our vibrant ecosystem and available talent pool.
"I want to congratulate Squarespace on the announcement of 120 new jobs and to assure them of IDA Ireland’s continued support as they expand their operations in Ireland in the years ahead.”
Squarespace went returned to private ownership last year in a $6.9bn deal with private equity group Permira. The formerly NYSE-listed company grew revenue 17% to $1bn in 2023 while losses narrowed from $252.2m to $7.1m.
Photo: (l-r) Colm MacCarvill, Ireland site lead, Squarespace; Katie Thurston, IDA Ireland; Anthony Casalena, founder and CEO, Squarespace; and Donal Travers, IDA Ireland.
