Associate Director of Creative at Darkroom

We are shaping the future of advertising and are looking for visionary minds to join our mission. Darkroom is a progressive omnichannel growth marketing agency that specializes in retail, e-commerce, and consumer brands. Our work has earned us recognition as one of the fastest growing private companies in America by Inc. 5000, and our founders were honored as Forbes 30 Under 30 recipients for Marketing and Advertising. We view our agency as a career incubator for ambitious talent who want to operate at the intersection of business, design, and innovation.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and mentor a growing team of designers by providing strategic guidance, project management, and consistent feedback to ensure high-quality creative output.
• Serve as a senior individual contributor on UI/UX engagements, where you will design branded e-commerce websites and present your work directly to clients.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including marketers, developers, and strategists, to align design goals with broader business objectives and refine our internal creative processes.

What you'll bring

To succeed in this role, you should possess a strong background in design and leadership. We are looking for the following qualifications:

• Three to six years of senior-level design experience, with a preference for at least one year of experience in people management.
• A digital portfolio that demonstrates your expertise in web design, branding, typography, color theory, and composition.
• Advanced proficiency in Figma, specifically with Auto Layout and component systems, as well as experience with the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Exceptional communication skills in English, as you will be leading client-facing discovery calls and managing feedback.
• The ability to thrive in a remote environment, as this role is fully remote for candidates located in Portugal, Spain, Brazil, or Mexico, operating within the EST time zone.

What you'll get

We believe our team is our most valuable asset, and we are committed to supporting your professional and personal well-being through the following benefits:

• Unlimited vacation policy and 10 paid holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
• A flexible, remote-first work culture that keeps you connected to a global community.
• Extensive opportunities for professional development and growth through interdisciplinary collaboration.
• The chance to work in a fast-paced environment where you can expand your skills beyond your immediate niche.