Senior Designer Porto

About Darkroom

Darkroom is a
- driven growth marketing firm focused on
- stage consumer companies. We were founded in 2017 out of a conviction that the iconic ad agencies of tomorrow would look very different. Darkroom is a human services firm built on a universal AI commerce layer called Matter. Our model deploys a unique blend of senior, human resources enriched by an agentic technology stack that enhances output, efficiency, and revenue generation for our clients.

Our team has been responsible for billions of dollars in trackable revenue across the various
- commerce marketplace,
-
- consumer, and social commerce programs under management. Using research aggregated across these engagements, we accelerate results for our portfolio by developing
- impact digital strategies that unlock gateways to revenue growth, transform marketing operations, and prioritize profitability.

What started as a boutique design agency evolved into one of the
- growing private companies in America (Inc. 5000), one of the most successful
- driven performance media agencies of the 2020s (Varos), and esteemed recognition by Forbes 30 Under 30 for our founders’ contribution in Marketing & Advertising (Forbes).

About The Role

Darkroom is looking for a Senior Designer who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and dive deep into brand, performance, and product design. We’re looking for more than just execution; we’re looking for perspective. You ask smart questions, push creative thinking, and know how to bring ideas to life in a way that’s both strategic and visually sharp.

This role is for someone confident leading creative projects across a range of deliverables, from landing pages and retention flows to paid ads and digital branding, while staying grounded in strategy and results.

You’ll work closely with Retention Managers, Developers, and Designers to deliver polished work that balances brand and performance. You’ll lead initiatives independently while collaborating often, and communicate directly with clients, presenting designs, leading workshops, and managing approvals.

You’ll report to our Director of Creative and work directly with
- growing brands where the stakes and opportunities are high. This role is designed for someone ready to take on more ownership, broaden their skills across disciplines, and grow quickly within a team that values both creativity and clarity.

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 a Marketing Manager: paid ads, email & SMS, landing pages, organic social, Amazon creative, and more.
• Create design systems based on a client’s brand guidelines to be used across multiple channels, ensuring consistency of a client’s brand identity, look, and feel.
• Communicate with clients directly and present designs on calls, lead clients through workshopping, and obtain approvals while maintaining a strong working relationship.
• Develop a deep understanding of what factors drive customers to convert on different marketing channels and execute designs within established best practices.
• Collaborate closely with team members and clients for feedback and approvals to ensure your work adheres to a high standard of craft.
• Design landing pages within Figma by using UI/UX best practices and adhering to Darkroom’s web design guidelines.
• Collaborate with project managers and developers to deliver web design initiatives such as landing pages, web design updates, and more.
• This role is on the Creative team and reports to the Design Director. You’ll work alongside a team of 8+ Designers, each supporting their own roster of 5+ client accounts.

Requirements

Hard Skills:

• 3+ years of proven design work experience (agency or design studio experience is preferred).
• Digital portfolio that demonstrates strong branding & identity, visual design, marketing design, and/or web design.
• Proven understanding of design principles including layout, hierarchy, color theory, typography, and composition.
• Strong ability to lead client calls, drive workshopping sessions, and manage a client relationship directly.
• Strong proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite is required.
• Fluency in English is required. Candidate must be proficient in speaking, writing, and presenting work to clients in English.

Soft Skills:

• Highly creative individual who strives for
  - oriented design and can execute comfortably in a number of styles.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Can effectively collaborate with
  - functional teams and turn project requirements into compelling designs.
• Self-motivated and proactive with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for
  - oriented deliverables.
• Systematic thinker, who problem solves and time manages without heavy direction.

Nice to Have:

• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• BFA or higher degree in Graphic Design or Fine Arts

Working at Darkroom

Darkroom is not a typical agency. We are looking for A players that want to build something great. There is no room in our organization for mediocrity and candidates that are not at the top of their game do not last. We move fast, think deeply, and expect every team member to bring insight and rigor to everything they touch. We hold a high bar for performance, creativity, and ownership — but we also support each other relentlessly. No egos, no red tape — just
- class talent building something remarkable.

We believe in autonomy with accountability, truth over comfort, and outcomes over optics. If you want to build and win alongside some of the smartest people in the business, you’ll thrive here.

• 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!
• Parental Leave: flexible parental leave benefits to support new parents during this important transition, ensuring time to bond with their families while maintaining
  - life balance.
• 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
  - functional collaboration.

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.