Director, Design at Darkroom

The role

The Associate Director, Design is a visionary leader responsible for managing creative talent and driving high-quality design execution across various platforms. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on involvement, ensuring design projects meet the highest standards. You will guide a talented team, overseeing exceptional designs for paid ads, emails, landing pages, and e-commerce web design.

What you'll do

• Manage a team of designers, providing support in strategy, project management, and feedback.
• Conduct weekly 1:1s with direct reports to assess client health and oversee career development.
• Ensure high-quality work output from the design team, focusing on visual craft and UX expertise.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop project plans and understand business objectives.
• Lead 1-2 UI/UX engagements, focusing on creating branded e-commerce websites.
• Present design work to clients, explaining design choices based on effective reasoning and UX principles.

What you'll bring

• Possess 3-6+ years of senior-level design experience, with at least 1 year of people management preferred.
• Must have experience in responsive web design and a strong digital portfolio showcasing relevant skills.
• Be proficient in Figma, including features like Auto Layout, Components, and Variants.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) is required.
• Be comfortable with client-facing responsibilities in English, including leading discovery calls and resolving feedback.

Your impact

This role is crucial for driving creative strategy and managing multiple design projects with precision in a fast-paced environment. You will ensure design goals align with broader business objectives by collaborating closely with marketing, product, and development teams. Your leadership will empower the design team to elevate their skills and maintain a high bar for creative output, contributing significantly to Darkroom's innovative growth.