Creative Director - Motion Design, Contract at Critical Mass

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Advertising, Digital MediaIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of experience in motion design
Strong portfolio and reel showing proven experience in UI app flows and explainer style videos
Proficiency in After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma
Experience in Cinema 4D and other industry-standard motion & video software (favourable)
Problem solving capabilities and openness to learning the newest tools
Eagerness to collaborate with other creative people
Excellent communication skills
Versatile creative skills with mastery in type and brand
Ability to work 3 days per week in the office

Responsibilities

Create complex animations for a variety of digital media platforms across various lines of business
Take and implement feedback
Produce versions of content that demonstrate awareness of the content’s intended end use and resolve potential problems ahead of time
Collaborate and build relationships within the Wander team, as well as across other agency disciplines and offices
Maintain focus and quality of output while multitasking in a fast-paced environment
Handle conceptualization to execution and delivery as a trusted consultant throughout the creative process, bringing ideas and vision to life

Skills

After Effects

Photoshop

Illustrator

Figma

Cinema 4D

Motion Design

UI Animation

Explainer Videos

Type Design

Brand Design

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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