Darkroom
Marketing • B2B • SaaS
Darkroom is a world-class growth marketing company specializing in services that span the entire customer journey. As the 385th fastest growing private company in America according to the Inc. 5000 in 2023, Darkroom focuses on maximizing ROI for its clients. They offer services such as Amazon Marketplace Management, Creative Services, Paid Media Management, Retention Marketing, and Website Optimization. With a strong emphasis on integrating finance, creativity, and performance into growth marketing strategies, Darkroom leverages data infrastructure and attribution to enhance advertising effectiveness and profitability. Their committed approach has created over $1 billion in attributable revenue for clients, making them a trusted partner for leading companies worldwide.
Associate Director, Creative/Acquisition
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September 25
Darkroom
Marketing • B2B • SaaS
Darkroom is a world-class growth marketing company specializing in services that span the entire customer journey. As the 385th fastest growing private company in America according to the Inc. 5000 in 2023, Darkroom focuses on maximizing ROI for its clients. They offer services such as Amazon Marketplace Management, Creative Services, Paid Media Management, Retention Marketing, and Website Optimization. With a strong emphasis on integrating finance, creativity, and performance into growth marketing strategies, Darkroom leverages data infrastructure and attribution to enhance advertising effectiveness and profitability. Their committed approach has created over $1 billion in attributable revenue for clients, making them a trusted partner for leading companies worldwide.
📋 Description
• Report to the Director of Creative and lead management of Designers and Editors to execute paid media assets across static ads, short-form videos, motion graphics, and UGC content • Manage a team of 2-4 designers focused on paid ad creative, provide creative direction, actionable feedback, and career support through regular 1:1s and project reviews • Oversee creative quality to ensure assets align with brand identity, platform best practices, and campaign objectives • Partner with performance marketers and strategists to develop and iterate on high-performing ad campaigns • Lead concept development and execution for paid media campaigns across Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and display platforms; translate marketing strategy and performance data into ad concepts • Design and direct assets including static ads, animations, mobile-first videos, and storyboards for short-form content • Present creative work to stakeholders and clients with strategic rationale and monitor performance data to inform creative iterations • Help refine internal processes, establish creative standards, and lead collaborative sessions to drive creative innovation
🎯 Requirements
• 3+ years of senior-level design experience • At least 1 year of people management experience preferred • Must have experience designing ad creatives for paid media campaigns across Meta, TikTok, YouTube, or similar platforms • Digital portfolio showcasing performance-focused ad creative including static ads, motion graphics, and short-form video • Knowledge of AI software to increase efficiencies and output (including ChatGPT, Midjourney, Perplexity, Icon, and more) • Proficient in Figma for ad design workflows; knowledge of Auto Layout, Components, and asset handoff • Experience using Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop and Illustrator) • Skilled at working with performance marketers and creative strategists to write briefs, incorporate feedback, and iterate based on ad performance data • Comfortable communicating in English with internal teams and clients; able to present creative work professionally • Confident giving constructive feedback and supporting designer growth through mentorship • Able to take ambiguous campaign goals and turn them into visually engaging, conversion-focused creative concepts • Comfortable working EST business hours (9am-5pm EST) • Bonus: Experience designing high-performing ads for e-commerce brands, familiarity with motion design tools (After Effects, Premiere), or working with UGC creators and editors • Open to candidates based in Brazil, Mexico, Portugal, or Spain
🏖️ Benefits
• Darkweek, 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, our annual “Darkweek” summer break, and 10 holidays throughout the year to keep you recharged and sharp. • Darkroom offers a Phantom Equity Incentive Plan—a long-term, seniority-based cash bonus that vests over five years and pays out if the company is sold. • After one year with Darkroom, we deliver a robust 401k program with company match, equity incentives, and a profit-sharing opportunity. • Endless opportunities for growth through interdisciplinary collaboration and cross-functional exposure. • Highly competitive salaries
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