Full-Time

Freelance Senior User Experience

Posted on 4/12/2024

Critical Mass

Critical Mass

1,001-5,000 employees

Global digital agency focusing on connected ecosystems

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Consumer Software
Fintech
Real Estate

Senior

Toronto, ON, Canada

Required Skills
UI/UX Design
Communications
Adobe Creative Suite
Figma
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 3-5 years of related industry experience in UX, product design, new media, information technology, communications, or library / information science.
  • Effective communication skills, both orally and in a variety of written and diagrammatic forms.
  • Proven interpersonal skills, client relation skills, and ability to work in a team environment.
  • Proven track record of creative thinking and solving challenges with intuitive and engaging design solutions.
  • A thorough, detail-oriented, and highly organized working style with the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to fast-paced and changing environments.
  • A deep appreciation and understanding of user experience, including research, user-centered design techniques, information architecture, usability testing—and applying it to create compelling digital experiences for large scale platforms.
  • High proficiency in the use of tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Portfolio of work demonstrating creative thinking, problem solving, process, and quality spanning various digital platforms.
  • Demonstrated expertise and experience with process and business analysis, software development and project processes large scale projects, documentation for development teams, application of content management, personalization, targeting and search systems, and modular design systems
Responsibilities
  • Design holistic systems, flows, and interfaces that are simple, elegant, and beautiful through detailed wireframes, visual compositions, and prototypes that communicate design intent and client and user feedback.
  • Draw insights from data provided by web analytics and research studies and turn those insights into tangible design solutions.
  • Provide guidance to members of the design team, constantly pushing the quality of our work.
  • Collaborate with internal and external engineering teams on all the details that make an experience delightful through the creation and maintenance of design systems or design languages, documentation, and interaction specifications.
  • Manage time effectively and execute according to commitments.
  • Apply a critical lens to your own work and the work of others.
  • Demonstrate team orientation, build rapport with creative teammates, and producers.
  • Clearly articulate complex ideas to both the internal team and client.
  • Lead mid-level project work from a design perspective with autonomy and authority, facilitating design studios and working sessions to help the teams deliver the best possible solutions.
  • Continuously seek to be well-informed regarding new software and design concepts. Understand the process of business development and provide support by conducting relevant research, identifying key insights, and producing pitch materials with guidance from leadership.
  • Contribute to team culture by demonstrating a positive attitude, team-oriented approach, leadership qualities, and openness to learning and feedback.

Critical Mass, a leading global digital agency, excels in crafting connected digital ecosystems using a comprehensive blend of technologies including data analysis, artificial intelligence, and sophisticated design solutions. This approach ensures that employees are consistently engaged with cutting-edge tools and solutions, fostering a dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment. The agency's commitment to leveraging advanced technology to deliver unparalleled experiences positions it as a pioneer in the digital landscape, providing its team with unique opportunities for professional growth and innovation.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$238K

Headquarters

Calgary, Canada

Founded

1996

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

45%

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