Associate Director of Creative, Acquisition

Overview

Associate Director of Creative, Acquisition - Talent Pool at Darkroom. We're building the future of advertising and are looking for a visionary creative leader with deep experience in developing ad concepts for acquisition marketing on Meta. You'll report to the Director of Creative and lead the management of Designers and Editors to execute paid media assets across a variety of formats, including static ads, short-form videos, motion graphics, and UGC content.

You'll work on our Dark Arts service, newly relaunched as the AI-powered creative direction service for paid media clients. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of creativity, AI, and performance — combining bold visual storytelling with data-informed design decisions. This is a fully remote role operating in the EST Time Zone. Open to candidates in Brazil, Mexico, Portugal, and Spain.

This role is opening again in the next two quarters, and we'd love to hear if you'd be interested in joining our talent pool.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 2-4 designers focused on paid ad creative, with room to grow the team over time.
• Provide creative direction, actionable feedback, and career support through regular 1:1s and project reviews.
• Oversee creative quality, ensuring 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.
• Help refine internal processes, establish creative standards, and lead collaborative sessions to drive creative innovation.

Senior Individual Contributor Responsibilities

• Lead concept development and execution for paid media campaigns across Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and display platforms.
• Translate client's marketing strategy and performance data into clear, compelling ad concepts.
• Design and direct a range of assets including static ads, animations, mobile-first videos, and storyboards for short-form content.
• Present creative work to stakeholders and clients with clarity, confidence, and strategic rationale.
• Monitor performance data in collaboration with the marketing team to inform creative iterations and improve results over time.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of senior-level design experience, with at least 1 year of people management experience preferred. Experience designing ad creatives for paid media campaigns across Meta, TikTok, YouTube, or similar platforms.
• A digital portfolio showcasing performance-focused ad creative—including static ads, motion graphics, and short-form video—with strong understanding of visual hierarchy, composition, and platform-specific best practices.
• Knowledge of how to incorporate AI software into workflows to increase efficiencies and output (e.g., ChatGPT, Midjourney, Perplexity, Icon).
• Self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented with ownership and accountability to performance results.
• Skilled at collaborating with performance marketers and creative strategists to write briefs, incorporate feedback, and iterate based on ad performance data.
• Strong English communication for internal teams and clients, including presenting work and responding to feedback professionally.
• Ability to mentor other designers and support their growth with clear direction.
• Able to translate ambiguous campaign goals into visually engaging, conversion-focused concepts.
• Proficient in Figma (Auto Layout, Components, asset handoff); proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Bonus: Experience designing high-performing ads for e-commerce, familiarity with motion design tools (After Effects, Premiere), or working with UGC creators and editors.

What it's like to work at Darkroom

We offer highly competitive salaries and a range of perks. This is a fully remote role in the EST Time Zone.

• Darkweek, Unlimited Vacation Policy, and Holidays: flexible vacation policy, annual Darkweek, and 10 holidays per year.
• Phantom Equity Incentive Plan: long-term cash bonus that vests over five years and pays out if the company is sold.
• 401k with company match, equity incentives, and profit-sharing after one year.
• Opportunity for growth through cross-functional collaboration and an interdisciplinary approach.

Equal Opportunity

Darkroom is an equal opportunity workplace—we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, 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.

Note: This role will be opening again in the next two quarters; we'd love to hear if you'd be interested in joining our talent pool.

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