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Senior Designer

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Critical Mass

Critical Mass

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital experience design and marketing agency

Consulting
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$75k - $90kAnnually

Senior

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Requires in-office presence in Vancouver for a minimum of 4 days a week.

Category
Graphic & Motion Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Communications
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe After Effects
Figma
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in digital design, preferably in a marketing agency setting.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing your expertise in design for digital marketing, branding, and the formal elements of design, including typography, layout, and motion.
  • Ability to thrive in a challenging, fast-paced, creative workplace and to deliver quality design at a high volume in a tight timeframe.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
  • Proficiency in digital creative tools including Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and Keynote. Bonus points for experience with After Effects.
  • Passion for culture and a keen eye for current trends in the industry.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the design process for digital marketing campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and campaign objectives.
  • Create visually compelling assets that align to project goals and overall creative direction, fluid templates and our client's high standards.
  • Collaborate with creative directors, design directors, writers, strategists, marketing science, creative engineers, and production designers to explore concepts and iterate on design layouts.
  • Prepare for creative reviews by organizing concepts and presentation materials.
  • Present persuasively and clearly articulate design rationale for internal teams.
  • Review final deliverables with an exacting eye, ensuring that layout, images, and typography are flawless.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices, bringing innovative ideas to the table.
  • Mentor junior designers, providing guidance and support to help them grow their skills.
  • Continually seek opportunities to refine design thinking and improve workflows.

Critical Mass is a digital experience design agency that creates engaging digital solutions for clients in various industries, including automotive, finance, healthcare, and retail. The agency focuses on delivering tailored digital strategies, user experience (UX) design, and technology solutions. Their services encompass website design and development, digital marketing campaigns, social media management, and data analytics. Critical Mass stands out from competitors by emphasizing a collaborative approach, working closely with clients to co-create solutions that resonate with their target audience. The company aims to simplify complex digital challenges and provide user-friendly solutions while nurturing talent through programs like the Critical Mass Artist In Residence (CM AIR) and Trailhead.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$238K

Headquarters

Calgary, Canada

Founded

1996

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recognition by DesignRush as one of the best digital marketing companies in Canada highlights Critical Mass's industry leadership and credibility.
  • Partnerships with high-profile clients like BlackSquare and Diageo demonstrate the agency's ability to deliver striking and effective digital solutions.
  • Innovative programs like the artist-in-residence initiative with Shantell Martin foster a creative and dynamic work environment.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive digital marketing and advertising sector requires continuous innovation to maintain market position.
  • Dependence on project-based fees and retainers may lead to revenue volatility, especially during economic downturns.

What makes Critical Mass unique

  • Critical Mass excels in simplifying complex digital challenges through bespoke digital strategies and user-friendly solutions, setting them apart from more generalized digital agencies.
  • Their unique programs like CM AIR and Trailhead foster creativity and nurture emerging talent, providing a competitive edge in innovation and talent development.
  • A collaborative approach with clients and a deep understanding of digital trends enable Critical Mass to co-create impactful solutions that resonate with target audiences.

Benefits

Professional Development Spending Account that can be used for conferences, courses, subscriptions, books

Competitive pay and benefits

Match charitable donations up to $100USD

Flexible, reasonable work-from-home arrangements whenever possible