Designer, Dedicated

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 with a background or interest in architecture/real estate to join our team.

NOTE: This role is dedicated to one account, where you’ll be staffed full-time on one (1) account, essentially working as a full-time Designer under their direction. The client is a top US real estate and investment management firm based in New York City.

The ideal candidate has deep experience across digital and print design in multiple channels (ads, emails, decks, illustration) and is passionate about using their design skills to support the success of a major US institution.

While you’ll be expected to work dedicated on one account, you’ll have access to Darkroom’s entire design and creative team. There is opportunity to work on additional clients after 8-12 months of strong performance on the dedicated account.

This is a fully remote role supporting a team in the EST time zone and is open to candidates based in Brazil, Portugal, and Spain.

What you'll do

• Design digital assets that support a range of client marketing initiatives briefed by the client:

  • Digital ad units (display, social, video, GIFs, and statics)

  • Powerpoint deck design

  • Maps

  • Emails

• Create space illustrations including floor plans and building stacking plans based on CAD files provided by architects.

• Design print-ready assets such as tour boards and event invitations.

• Communicate with the client directly and present designs on calls, leading the client through workshopping, and obtain approvals while maintaining a strong working relationship.

• Collaborate closely with the client for feedback and approvals to ensure your work adheres to a high standard of craft.

• Act as a strong steward of the Darkroom brand in providing top-tier design services and owning the quality and satisfaction of services received by the client.

• This role is on the Creative team and reports to the Director of Creative. You’ll work alongside a team of 10+ Designers, each supporting their own roster of clients.

Who You Are

Hard Skills

• Digital portfolio with work that covers marketing design, illustration, print design, typography, and deck 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)

• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Suite is non-negotiable.

• Proficiency or familiarity with AutoCAD is preferable, as the client is a real estate firm.

• Fluency in English is non-negotiable (spoken and written, candidate must be proficient in presenting work in English).

Soft Skills

• Highly creative individual who strives for detail-oriented design and can execute comfortably through client feedback.

• 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.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with real estate and architecture materials like floor plans and stacking plans.

• 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 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: 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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