Senior Designer
Posted on 10/24/2023
INACTIVE
Critical Mass

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital experience design agency
Company Overview
Critical Mass was founded when a design visionary and a successful entrepreneur came together with a focus on digital experiences in a rapidly evolving space. Critical Mass has helped global brands reimagine digital and transform their businesses though strategic consulting, innovative creative ideas and cutting-edge technology thinking.
Data & Analytics
Consulting
Consumer Software
Fintech
Real Estate

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$238K

Founded

1996

Headquarters

Calgary, Canada

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

43%
Locations
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Desired Skills
Adobe Photoshop
Figma
Graphic Design
iOS/Swift
Adobe Creative Suite
HTML/CSS
Sketch
Unity
Web Development
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Communications
CategoriesNew
UI/UX & Design
Art, Graphics & Animation
Requirements
  • A minimum of 6-10 year's experience specializing in visual design for the web, mobile and/or app design
  • High proficiency in the formal elements of design, including typography, layout, balance, proportion, rhythm, emphasis, and unity
  • Ability to thrive in a challenging, fast-paced, creative workplace and to deliver quality design at a high volume in a tight timeframe
  • Photoshop expertise, including intelligently organizing files for design iteration, setting up files for web production, and adhering to graphic design standards
  • Reliable judgment to see when work may be “off track” and initiative to collaborate with others to find solutions
  • Passion for nurturing relationships, mentoring, and rallying teams to align around a vision
  • Ability to articulate ideas and be clearly understood by creative, project management and development staff, both in verbal and in written format
  • Clear communication and presentation skills that speak to both creative and technical audiences
  • Prototyping ability to convey preferred states, motion, and/or behaviors for interactive concepts
  • Strong understanding of web development, including HTML, CSS, iOS, and other technologies
  • Experience with digital creative tools including Sketch, Figma, Principle, Adobe Creative Suite, Powerpoint, and Keynote
  • Strengthen opportunity for continuous learning
  • Improve collaboration and teamrelationships
  • Increase employee engagement
Responsibilities
  • Create original designs that align to project goals and overall creative direction, fluid templates and our client high standards
  • Collaborate with Art Directors, ACDs, and the larger project team to explore concepts and iterate on design layouts. Anticipate and solve for potential design challenges, as well as existing conditions
  • Prepare for creative reviews by outputting optimized files and presentation materials
  • Guide ideas to meet both creative and business goals within the project scope
  • Present persuasively and clearly articulate design rationale for project creative solutions
  • Consult with technical disciplines to ensure designs work within given limitations, and files are prepared with all necessary information to support the design intent
  • Review final deliverables with an exacting eye, ensuring that layout, images, and typography are flawless
  • Continually seek opportunities to refine design thinking and improve workflows