Senior Designer
Posted on 10/24/2023
INACTIVE
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