About DarkroomWe're building the future of advertising and are looking for the minds to help us do it.
Darkroom is a omni-channel 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).
MissionWe're on the hunt for a creative-minded recruiter to join Darkroom's fast-growing team! As the third member of our recruitment squad, you'll collaborate with the People Operations Manager and Senior Recruiter to attract top talent across Creative, Sales, Growth Marketing, Operations, and more.
We're looking for someone with a deep background in creative recruitment—bonus points if you've been a designer yourself or are fluent in design systems and tools like Figma and After Effects. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our agency, driving the hiring process from job descriptions to offers, and making a real impact on the success of our team and clients.
Please note: This role is 100% in English. We're only considering applicants with native-level English skills or professional proficiency. What You'll Do:Recruitment OperationsOwn full-cycle recruitment for a wide range of roles, with a primary focus on creative hiring (designers, editors, and other creative talent).
Collaborate with the People Operations Manager and hiring managers to create recruitment briefs, job descriptions, and hiring plans tailored to the needs of each department.
Actively source, interview, and hire global candidates across departments such as Creative, Growth Marketing, Strategy, Operations, and Sales.
Leverage various sourcing channels—social media, job boards, headhunting, and referrals—to uncover high-quality talent.
Candidate ExperienceMaintain clear and open communication with candidates to ensure a seamless and positive experience throughout the hiring process.
Provide candidates with insights into contract-based roles, tax implications, and onboarding within our global HR platform (Deel).
Process & SystemsManage and maintain Darkroom's ATS (Ashby) to ensure accurate tracking and reporting for all open roles.
Assist in onboarding new hires into our global HR platform (Deel) and ensure smooth transitions into the team.
Support the achievement of diversity goals, with a focus on addressing underutilization in key roles.
Share insights and recommendations on recruiting strategies and best practices to optimize hiring outcomes.
What you bring to the table:2+ years of recruiting experience with a focus on creative roles, or a background in design with demonstrated recruitment success.
Previous experience hiring designers and creative professionals of all levels is required. Bonus points for candidates with direct design experience or expertise in design thinking systems and tools.
Experience hiring for multidisciplinary roles across various departments, including Creative, Growth Marketing, Strategy, Sales, and Operations.
Familiarity with digital marketing and/or marketing agency environments is a strong plus.
Hands-on experience with ATS platforms (Ashby preferred) and HR/recruitment tools like Rippling andNotion
Skills & CompetenciesExceptional English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with a habit of triple-checking work.
Process-driven, with a passion for creating and iterating workflows to improve efficiency.
Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate and report on hiring metrics.
Ability to thrive in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment.
Who You AreCreative Recruiter: You have a passion for hiring top-tier creative talent and understand the unique needs of design teams.
Detail-Oriented: You are precise, organized, and thrive on maintaining impeccable processes.
Independent Problem-Solver: You take initiative, roll up your sleeves, and tackle challenges head-on. You have a strong bias toward action and aren't afraid to figure things out.
Proactive & Driven: You're excited to grow your career in recruitment, with a focus on creative and multidisciplinary hiring, and you thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Brand Ambassador: As the face of Darkroom, you take pride in our work and are excited to share it with others. You're enthusiastic, a great listener, and passionate about creating a positive and memorable candidate experience.