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UI/UX Designer

We're building the future of advertising and are looking for the minds to help us do it.

Darkroom is a progressive omnichannel 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).

As a Designer, you will play a key role in shaping and evolving Darkroom’s website and digital user experience working on case study pages, service modules, asset selection, and overall site identity. Alongside this, you’ll collaborate with the marketing team to design orgânic social assets, paid ads, newsletter emails, and landing pages. Reporting directly to our Creative Lead, your primary focus will be UI/UX while also contributing to branding and marketing design efforts.

A strong candidate has a best-in-class visual eye, clear attention to detail, and direct experience with weaving a brand identity into a responsive web experience.

This is a fully remote role operating in the EST Time zone. This role is open to candidates in the following locations: Mexico, Portugal, Brazil, and Spain.

Duties & Responsibilities

UI/UX Design:

  • Independently lead UI/UX engagements to work on Darkroom’s website that showcase our brand and services to the world.

  • Comfortable using no-code tools, namely Framer to prototype, build, and iterate on web experiences efficiently, ensuring high-quality execution without relying solely on developers.

  • Collaborate with the CEO and the Head of Marketing to deliver marketing initiatives.

  • Competently articulate UX thinking with clarity and confidence.

  • Approach UI/UX design with a focus on branded UI, conversion-focused UX, and clarity.

  • Successfully independently project manage design engagements from end to end with adherence to a timeline (i.e. Lead projects from discovery and strategy through to ideation, iteration, and hand-off).

  • Approach your designs with a sense of structure, creating component systems and adhering to spacing, padding, type style, and color style guidelines.

  • Ability to switch gears between projects quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Marketing Design:

  • This role reports to the Creative Lead and works alongside a team of other creatives deploying initiatives for Darkroom marketing.

  • Execute and maintain a design system and style guides to be used across all creative collateral, ensuring consistency of the Darkroom brand identity and messaging.

  • Collaborate closely with other creatives and marketing team members for daily approvals and feedback to ensure your work adheres to a high standard of craft and accurately reflects the identity of the Darkroom brand.

  • Develop a deep understanding of what factors drive converting creative on each of a Darkroom’s marketing channels and execute designs within established best practices.

Requirements

  • 1-3+ years experience as a UI/UX designer, brand designer, marketing designer, product designer, web designer, or similar role, in a high-caliber creative environment.

  • A digital portfolio that demonstrates an ability to produce web design and branding work, with best-in-class design foundations like color theory, hierarchy, composition, and typography.

  • You understand how UI/UX decisions affect consumer psychology and behavior, and you apply these principles to your design.

  • You are self-motivated and proactive with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for detail-oriented deliverables

  • You understand how to turn ideas and discussions into actionable next steps.

  • You have a proven track record of collaborating with developers or engineers, and understand how to document your designs for development hand-off.

  • Strong experience in Figma, and functionality like Auto Layout, Components, and Variants, is a must.

  • Experience with no-code tools, Framer knowledge is a plus.

  • Experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) is a must.

What it's like to work at Darkroom:

We’re building the future of advertising and are looking for the minds to help us do it. We only seek out the best—from our clients to our people. Our team is our most sacred asset, and we offer highly competitive salaries and the following perks:

  • Unlimited Vacation Policy and Holidays: Recharge with a flexible vacation policy and 10 holidays throughout the year.

  • Remote-First Culture: Join a team with hubs in the Bay Area, New York, Philly, Lisbon, Sao Paulo, and Barcelona!

  • Health & Wellness: Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision benefits to keep you at your best.

  • Parental Leave: Flexible parental leave benefits to support new parents during this important transition.

  • Financial Growth: Equity incentives and profit-sharing opportunities to align with company success.

  • Endless Opportunities for Growth: Dive into cross-functional collaboration and interdisciplinary learning to stay at the forefront of the industry.

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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What You Should Know About UI/UX Designer, Darkroom

At Darkroom, we're on a mission to redefine advertising, and that's where you come in as our new UI/UX Designer in beautiful Porto! You'll be diving deep into the world of design, crafting compelling user experiences that not only highlight our brand but engage our audience across our website and various digital channels. Imagine collaborating with a dynamic marketing team to design eye-catching organic social assets, paid ads, and sleek landing pages while effectively managing your own design projects from start to finish. Working closely with our Creative Lead, you’ll have the freedom to innovate and express your unique vision, especially as you articulate your UX thinking with confidence. Your keen eye for detail and expertise in responsive web design will shine as you utilize no-code tools like Framer to prototype and execute your concepts. We foster a supportive, remote-first culture, allowing you to work from anywhere! So, if you’re ready to make a real impact in the digital marketing space with a passionate team, we can't wait to hear from you. Join us in elevating the standard of advertising as a UI/UX Designer at Darkroom and let’s shape the future together!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for UI/UX Designer Role at Darkroom
What responsibilities does a UI/UX Designer have at Darkroom?

As a UI/UX Designer at Darkroom, your responsibilities include leading UI/UX engagements for our website, collaborating with the marketing team to design social media assets and emails, and managing design projects from discovery through to execution. You’ll also focus on creating a consistent brand identity across all platforms, ensuring exceptional user experience while engaging with both marketing and development teams.

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What qualifications are needed to apply for the UI/UX Designer position at Darkroom?

To qualify for the UI/UX Designer position at Darkroom, you should have 1-3+ years of experience in a similar role and a strong digital portfolio showcasing your design work. Proficiency in design tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite is essential, along with experience in no-code tools like Framer. Being self-motivated with a great sense of ownership is critical to succeed in this role.

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How does Darkroom support the professional growth of UI/UX Designers?

Darkroom places a high value on professional development. As a UI/UX Designer, you’ll explore cross-functional collaboration opportunities and engage in interdisciplinary learning to stay ahead in the industry. Our commitment to growth is complemented by equity incentives and profit-sharing opportunities that align you with the company’s success.

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What is the work culture like for a UI/UX Designer at Darkroom?

At Darkroom, our work culture is remote-first, embracing flexibility and a team-oriented mindset. We prioritize our team members as our most important asset, offering a supportive environment where creativity and innovation thrive. Plus, we enjoy perks like unlimited vacation policy and comprehensive health benefits that contribute to a balanced work-life.

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Is prior experience with specific tools a requirement for the UI/UX Designer role at Darkroom?

Yes, for the UI/UX Designer role at Darkroom, experience with design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite is required. Additionally, familiarity with no-code tools like Framer will give you an added advantage, helping you work more efficiently in prototyping and building web experiences.

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Common Interview Questions for UI/UX Designer
Can you explain your design process as a UI/UX Designer?

In discussing your design process, emphasize your approach to research, ideation, prototyping, and testing. Highlight how you gather user feedback and iterate on your designs, and how you collaborate with other team members, particularly in a remote environment, to ensure your designs align with the project goals.

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How do you balance aesthetics and functionality in your designs?

Explain that you believe both aesthetics and functionality are essential in creating great user experiences. Provide examples from past projects where you prioritized user needs while maintaining visually appealing designs, indicating your understanding of UI/UX principles and user psychology.

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What tools do you prefer to use for UI/UX design and why?

Share your familiarity with tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite. Discuss specific features or functionalities you find helpful in these programs, as well as your experience with no-code tools like Framer for prototyping, to demonstrate your versatility in the design process.

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Can you describe a challenging design project and how you overcame it?

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How do you handle constructive criticism on your designs?

Discuss your openness to feedback and your constructive approach to incorporating it into your work. Highlight how you view criticism as an opportunity to improve and how you ensure that the end product meets the needs of both users and stakeholders.

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What methods do you use to gather user feedback for your designs?

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How do you stay current with UI/UX design trends?

Mention resources such as design blogs, online courses, UX conferences, and networking with other designers. Share your enthusiasm for continuous learning and adapting your designs according to emerging trends, while also valuing timeless design principles.

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How would you prioritize tasks in a fast-paced work environment?

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What role does user experience play in branding?

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What role would you like to have within the Darkroom team as a UI/UX Designer?

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