The job
Our company is only as good as the people we hire. You own that.
You'll build the team that runs Darkroom's services business and the
team that builds Shadow, which means you need to win the best media
buyers, creative strategists and growth leaders in advertising, and
the best engineers, AI researchers and product people in tech. Most
recruiters can do one. We need someone who can do both.
• Own hiring across Darkroom and Shadow, from the first sourcing
message to the signed offer
• Personally close the hardest hires: senior leaders, top engineers,
people who aren't looking
• Build the machine: sourcing, scorecards, interview loops and a
hiring bar that holds as we scale
• Run our recruiting team and our ATS, and make every hiring manager
faster and sharper
• Use AI to do the work of a much bigger team, starting with sourcing
and screening
• Know the market cold: who's great, where they sit, what it takes to move them
• Report to me and help shape how we grow, pay and keep great people
You
• Cracked. You've built teams that others couldn't, and you can prove
it with names
• 6+ years recruiting, with real wins in both advertising or agencies
and technology, ideally at a fast-growing startup
• You've hired engineers and AI talent, not just sales and marketing
• A closer. Candidates take your call, and you know how to win the
ones who say no
• Data-driven. You run hiring like a funnel and fix what's broken
• You've already built your own AI workflows for sourcing and screening
• Low ego, high bar
• In NYC, in the office
What It's Like to Work at Darkroom
Darkroom is not a typical agency. We're looking for A players who want
to build something great. We move fast, think deeply, and expect
everyone to bring insight and rigor to everything they touch. We hold
a high bar for performance, creativity and ownership, and we support
each other relentlessly. No egos, no red tape.
We believe in autonomy with accountability, truth over comfort, and
outcomes over optics.
• Unlimited PTO + US holidays: Rebooting is part of the work.
• In person in NYC: You'll work from our New York office at 40 Wall St.
• Health & Wellness: Company-sponsored medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Finances and retirement: A 401(k) with company match and
profit-sharing opportunities.
• Parental Leave: Flexible parental leave for new parents.
• Growth: Build and lead the talent function as we scale.
• Compensation: The base salary range for this role is $170,000 to
$200,000 per year, with eligibility for an annual bonus. Actual
compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and
qualifications.
How to Apply
Send your resume and three sentences on the hardest hire you've ever closed.
