About Darkroom
We're building the future of advertising and are looking for the minds to help us do it.
Darkroom is a progressive omnichannel growth marketing agency focused on retail, e-commerce, and consumer businesses. We have been recognized as one of the fastest growing private companies in America by Inc. 5000 (2023), a top 1% digital advertiser by Varos (2023), and our founders were named Forbes 30 Under 30 recipients for Marketing and Advertising North America (2024).
We are looking for a self-driven graphic designer to join our team. As a Designer at Darkroom, your primary duty will be to develop and assist in the development of email, marketing collateral, and landing pages. Our designers add immense value to our client's work through design and strategies. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about using their design skills to tell a compelling story and help our customers grow their businesses.
This is a fully remote job and supports teams and clients working in US Eastern Standard/Daylight Time and should be flexible to support and work in these times.
The Designer will be responsible for the ideation and design of assets that support the following marketing channels on a client account: email & SMS, paid ads, and landing pages.
Designers may work on multiple accounts at a time, or be dedicated toward one account.
What you'll do
Design digital assets that support a range of client marketing initiatives briefed by a Marketing Manager: email & SMS design, paid ad design, landing page design, and more.
Develop a deep understanding of what factors drive converting creative on each of a client’s marketing channels and execute designs within established best practices.
Develop a deep understanding of what drives converting creative on each of our channels and design within established best practices.
Execute and maintain multiple design systems and style guides to be used across all creative collateral, ensuring consistency of a client brand’s identity and messaging.
Collaborate closely with other creative and marketing team members for daily approvals and feedback to ensure your work adheres to a high standard of craft and accurately reflects the identity of the client brand.
Systematically approach design across client marketing initiatives by conducting research, gathering references, and ensuring visual cohesion.
Design landing pages within Figma and Builder.io, using UI/UX best practices and design systems. Collaborate with project managers and developers to deliver web design initiatives such as landing pages, web design updates, and more.
Communicate all necessary information to relevant team members throughout project lifecycles.
This role reports to the Design Director and works alongside a team of 3+ Associate Designers, each supporting their own roster of 3-4 client accounts.
Who You Are
Hard Skill
Digital portfolio with work that covers branding & identity, typography, and web design.
Solid understanding of design principles, including layout, color theory, typography, and composition.
2+ years of proven design work experience (preferably within an agency or design studio)
Proficient in Figma and Adobe Suite is non-negotiable
Fluent in English (Spoken and written, candidate must be proficient in presenting work in English)
Genuine kindness, respect, and humility required
Highly creative individual who strives for detail-oriented design and can execute comfortably in a number of styles
Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and translate project requirements into compelling designs
Self-motivated and proactive with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for detail-oriented deliverables
Systematic thinker, who problem solves and time manages without heavy direction
Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Motion Graphics portfolio or reel (AE, Cinema 4D, Blender, Maya)
BA or higher degree in Graphic Design or Fine Arts preferred
What it's like to work at Darkroom
We're building the future of advertising and are looking for the minds to help us do it. We only seek out the best—from our clients to our people. Our team is our most sacred asset, and we offer highly competitive salaries and the following perks:
Unlimited Vacation Policy and Holidays: Rebooting is one of the most important parts of growth. At Darkroom, you have access to a flexible vacation policy and 10 holidays throughout the year to keep you recharged and sharp.
Location, location, (or no) location: Remote-first culture with a strong community base. With Hubs in the Bay Area, New York, Philly, Lisbon, Sao Paulo, and Barcelona!
Finances, growth, and retirement: After one year with Darkroom, we deliver a robust 401k program with company match, equity incentives, and a profit-sharing opportunity so we can help you save as the company grows.
Endless opportunities for growth: Our agency is founded on an interdisciplinary approach, giving Darkroomers insights into services far beyond your job description. Grow your skills and interests beyond your niche and stay at the forefront of the industry through total immersion in cross-functional collaboration.
Parental Leave: flexible parental leave benefits to support new parents during this important transition, ensuring time to bond with their families while maintaining work-life balance.
Darkroom is an equal opportunity workplace—we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements
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