About Darkroom

Darkroom is a technology-driven growth marketing firm focused on growth-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 e-commerce marketplace, direct-to-consumer, and social commerce programs under management. Using research aggregated across these engagements, we accelerate results for our portfolio by developing high-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 fastest-growing private companies in America (Inc. 5000), one of the most successful results-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 seeking a dedicated and experienced Recruiting Manager to lead our talent acquisition team and strategy. You will be the crucial link between our senior leadership and the execution of our hiring plan, ensuring we attract and hire top talent efficiently and effectively to support Darkroom’s ambitious growth goals.

🎯 What You'll Be Doing

Team Leadership & Coordination: Coordinate the daily activities, priorities, and resources of the recruiting team (including Senior Recruiters, Recruiters, and Coordinators) to ensure alignment with company objectives and hiring targets.
Strategic Partnership (SPOC): Serve as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Darkroom's senior leadership, providing regular updates, strategic insights, and recommendations on hiring status, market conditions, and talent pipeline health.
Hiring Plan Execution: Own the delivery of the overall hiring plan. Proactively ensure all open positions are filled in the right time, managing requisition load and balancing team efforts across various departments (e.g., Engineering, Product, G&A, Sales).
Process Optimization: Continuously evaluate and refine our end-to-end recruitment processes, tools, and systems to maximize efficiency, candidate experience, and hiring quality.
Data & Reporting: Develop and present key recruiting metrics, reports, and dashboards to senior leadership, leveraging data to drive decision-making and forecast hiring needs.
Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external recruiting agencies, sourcing partners, and vendors as needed.
Recruiter Development: Mentor, coach, and develop the recruiting team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, high performance, and deep business acumen.

🌟 Standard Requirements

Experience: A minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruiting, with at least 2 years of experience managing, leading, or mentoring a team of recruiters.
Leadership: Proven ability to lead and motivate a high-performing recruiting team in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Communication: Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and articulate hiring strategy and data to executive-level stakeholders.
Strategic Mindset: Demonstrated experience in translating business objectives into tactical recruiting strategies and operational plans.
Process Acumen: Deep understanding of full-cycle recruiting, best practices, and the ability to implement effective sourcing, interviewing, and closing strategies.
System Knowledge: Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever) and experience using data visualization/reporting tools.
Compliance: Strong knowledge of employment laws and compliance regulations related to hiring.

Why Darkroom

Darkroom builds the future of how brands grow. As Recruitment Manager, you’ll support that mission — helping shape the company by ensuring we pick the right candidates that make us what we are. You’ll collaborate with world-class operators, creatives, and data minds to build the next generation of marketing excellence.

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 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.

Work-Life Balance: We recognize that time away from work is essential for growth and well-being. Our generous paid time off policy ensures you have the time you need to maintain a healthy work-life balance and perform at your best.
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! For NYC and Lisbon applicants a Hybrid model will be required.
Health & Wellness: Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision benefits with, so you can stay as healthy as can be.
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 cross-functional collaboration.
Parental Leave: flexible parental leave benefits to support new parents during this important transition, ensuring time to bond with their families while maintaining work-life balance.

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

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