Associate Director of Creative, Acquisition

Associate Director of Creative, Acquisition

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About Darkroom

Darkroom is a technology‑driven growth marketing firm focused on growth‑stage consumer companies. Founded in 2017, we build on a universal AI commerce layer called Matter to deliver performance that unlocks revenue across e‑commerce, direct‑to‑consumer, and social commerce.

About The Role

We’re looking for a visionary creative leader with deep experience in developing ad concepts for digital paid media advertising formats on Meta, Tik
Tok, and other channels. You should be a creative strategist by trade with a background in design, video editing, or performance marketing, and hyper‑focused on paid‑media performance.

• Lead high‑tempo creative strategy and direction for full‑funnel ad programs, typically Meta and Tik
  Tok, but also You
  Tube, Amazon, and Display Platforms.
• Deliver expert short‑form video concepts that sell products and services.
• Translate client marketing strategy and performance data into clear, compelling ad concepts.
• Brief designers and editors on asset creation (static ads, animations, mobile‑first videos, storyboards).
• Present creative work to stakeholders with clarity, confidence, and strategic rationale.
• Monitor performance data to inform creative iterations and improve results over time.

What you should apply if this sounds like you

• 3+ years of creative strategy work on performance ad programs with a focus on short‑form video and statics.
• A digital portfolio showcasing performance ad work that includes short‑form video, motion, and statics, with evidence of impact metrics.
• Hands‑on design ability: storyboard, cut, ship ads; proficient in Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator.
• Strong understanding of performance metrics such as thumb‑stop rate, hold rate, CTR, and CPA.
• Experience using AI tools (Chat
  GPT, Midjourney, Perplexity, Icon, Runway) to increase speed and volume.
• Excellent communicator in writing and presentation; able to give actionable feedback to designers and navigate client pushback.
• Deep knowledge of Figma (auto layout, components) and Adobe Creative Suite.

Hard disqualifiers

• No Meta performance creative ad experience.
• No portfolio link or no performance context.
• Strategy‑only with no hands‑on design ability.
• Not excellent in client presentation and salesmanship.

Working at Darkroom

Darkroom is not a typical agency. We hold a high bar for performance, creativity, and ownership and support each other relentlessly. We value autonomy with accountability, truth over comfort, and outcomes over optics.

• Remote‑first culture with hubs in the Bay Area, New York, Philly, Lisbon, Sao Paulo, and Barcelona.
• Flexible parental leave benefits.
• Endless opportunities for growth across interdisciplinary services.

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.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales
• Advertising Services