Designer, Contract at Critical Mass

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Digital DesignIndustries

Requirements

2+ years education, and 1+ year design and interactive work experience
Strong design and UX portfolio and experience working in Figma
Strong visual, interactive and graphic design skills
Solid working knowledge of the latest design toolsets
Time management skills to manage responsibilities and to always be prepared
An ability to brainstorm and contribute to the bigger idea
Developed and diverse communication skills to articulate creative ideas
A proven aptitude for fast-paced creative thinking with acute attention to detail within demanding deadlines
A self-motivated and accountable attitude
Experience in the latest versions of Mac OS, Photoshop, and Illustrator
An understanding of the strengths and limitations of After Effects, QuickTime, Director, and ImageReady, as well as information architecture and hierarchy
Comprehensive understanding of interactivity and the Web
Motion graphics experience for the Web and video

Responsibilities

Design solutions that meet or exceed strategic objectives
Create interactive design concepts
Design mood boards, storyboards, interactive page layouts, site grids wireframes, and interface demos
Provide quality assurance on creative deliverables
Build and maintain a rapport with creative team, account managers, and project managers

Skills

Figma

Photoshop

Illustrator

After Effects

UX Design

Wireframes

Storyboards

Mood Boards

Graphic Design

Interactive Design

Information Architecture

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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