We're building the future of advertising and are looking for the minds to help us do it.Darkroom is a digital growth agxency building legendary e-commerce companies and digital experiences. We are a team of industry-leading marketers and best-in-class creatives building LA's fastest-growing marketing agency.We are looking for a self-driven graphic designer to join our team. As a Design Associate at Darkroom, your primary duty will be to develop and assist in the development of email, marketing collateral, and landing page designs for a variety of clients. Our designers add immense value to our clients 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 is open to candidates based permanently in Mexico, Brazil, Portugal or Ireland. This role supports teams and clients working in US Eastern Standard/Daylight Time and should be flexible to support and work in these times.The Associate 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, landing pages.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 , 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.RequirementsHard SkillDigital 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 negotiableFluent in English (Spoken and written, candidate must be proficient presenting work in English)Soft SkillsGenuine kindness, respect, and humility requiredHighly creative individual who strives for detail-oriented design and can execute comfortably in a number of stylesExcellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and translate project requirements into compelling designsSelf-motivated and proactive with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for detail-oriented deliverablesSystematic thinker, who problem solves and time manages without heavy directionNice to HaveAdvanced knowledge of Adobe Creative SuiteMotion Graphics portfolio or reel (AE, Cinema 4D, Blender, Maya)BA or higher degree in Graphic Design or Fine Arts preferredWhat its 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 LA, The Bay Area, New York, Philly, Sao Paulo, Lisbon, and Eastern Europe.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.Equal Opportunity StatementDarkroom 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.
