Creative Recruiter

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 world-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.

We are seeking a highly motivated and insightful Creative Recruiter to own the full lifecycle of recruitment for our agency.
You are not just filling roles; you are a curator of talent, responsible for finding and attracting the unique individuals who will define the future of our creative work. You understand the nuances between a good designer and a great one, and you know how to sell the magic of agency life to the best in the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the entire hiring process for a variety of creative and strategic roles, including but not limited to: Graphic Designers, Art Directors, Copywriters, UX/UI Designers, Creative Directors, Strategists, and Project Managers.

• Talent Sourcing & Pipelining: Proactively build and maintain a robust pipeline of passive and active creative talent using innovative sourcing strategies.

• Candidate Assessment: Expertly review portfolios and creative work, assessing not just technical skill but also conceptual thinking, aesthetic alignment, and creative problem-solving.

• Stakeholder Partnership: Collaborate closely with department heads, Creative Directors, and hiring managers to deeply understand team needs, project requirements, and team culture.

• Candidate Experience: Create an exceptional and engaging candidate journey from first contact to final offer, ensuring every candidate feels valued and gains a true sense of our agency culture.

• Employer Branding: Act as a brand ambassador for our agency. You will craft compelling job descriptions and communication that authentically reflects our creative voice and mission.

• Market Intelligence: Stay ahead of the curve on creative industry trends, salary benchmarks, and the competitive landscape to provide valuable insights to leadership.

Our Hiring Process and Compensation:The hiring process for this position typically follows three stages; phone screen, hiring manager, and Executive calls.
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