Art Director - UI Design & Design Systems at Critical Mass

San José, San José Province, Costa Rica

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fintech, E-commerce, Banking, InsuranceIndustries

Requirements

Strong portfolio demonstrating UI design, design systems, or component-focused work
Experience leading a team of designers, developers, and UX specialists
Proficiency with Figma, design system tools, and latest versions of Mac OS, Photoshop, and Illustrator and Adobe Creative Cloud
Deep understanding of UI/UX best practices, accessibility standards, and digital design patterns
Ability to create versatile visual styles while maintaining design system consistency
Work from our office at Zona Franca Metro, Heredia, 3 days a week

Responsibilities

Develop and evolve UI visual language, design systems, and component libraries
Lead a team of designers, developers, and UX specialists to ensure cohesive digital experiences
Design and document reusable UI components and patterns across digital platforms
Establish and maintain design standards across website refresh and user journeys
Lead design strategy across multiple digital channels and touchpoints

Skills

UI Design

Design Systems

Figma

Photoshop

Illustrator

Adobe Creative Cloud

Component Libraries

UX Best Practices

Accessibility Standards

Design Tokens

Mac OS

Critical Mass

Digital experience design and marketing agency

About Critical Mass

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 differentiates itself from competitors through its 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.

Calgary, CanadaHeadquarters

1996Year Founded

$238KTotal Funding

M_AND_ACompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Consulting, Consumer SoftwareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

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

Risks

Emerging digital agencies in Canada threaten Critical Mass's market share.

Rebranding with BlackSquare may misalign with Diageo's brand vision, affecting collaborations.

Public health disinformation focus may attract scrutiny, impacting reputation in studied regions.

Differentiation

Critical Mass excels in advanced UX design and data analytics.

The company specializes in voice interface design and AI-driven customer interactions.

Critical Mass offers integrated marketing communications and omnichannel strategies.

Upsides

Increased demand for personalized digital experiences boosts Critical Mass's core services.

The rise of e-commerce aligns with Critical Mass's expertise in digital identity solutions.

Growing digital ad expenditure in Canada expands the market for Critical Mass's services.

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