Senior Creative Engineer at Critical Mass

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Advertising, Digital Agencies, Design StudiosIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Design, Advertising, or a related field (or equivalent experience in advertising/digital agencies or startups)
5+ years of experience in digital production design for advertising agencies, design studios, or startups, ideally with international clients and global brands
Advanced expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), with strong photo retouching and image optimization skills
Strong working knowledge of motion design tools such as After Effects, Adobe Animate (Celtra/Orca Plus is a plus)
Advanced proficiency in UI/UX design tools (Figma, Sketch) and the ability to translate design systems into scalable production assets
Strong background in digital marketing, digital production, and online advertising best practices
Proficiency in presentation and storytelling tools (Keynote, PowerPoint)
Familiarity with web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus
Proven ability to manage multiple projects independently while maintaining outstanding attention to detail and quality standards
Experience with remote collaboration and workflow management tools (Slack, Jira, Asana, Trello, Basecamp, Zoom, Drive)
A leadership mindset with the ability to mentor peers, influence cross-functional teams, and introduce improvements to workflows
Any certifications or courses in UX/UI, design thinking, visual design, marketing campaigns, or design systems are a strong asset

Responsibilities

Oversee the creation of production design deliverables in areas such as site/app maintenance, image processing, digital advertising, motion graphics, email production, and presentation design
Drive ownership of complex projects, from planning and execution to delivery, ensuring alignment with creative, brand, and technical standards
Mentor and guide junior and mid-level Creative Engineers, providing feedback, coaching, and best practices to strengthen team performance
Collaborate strategically with creative engineering leads, project managers, and clients to provide design solutions that improve workflows and elevate deliverables
Ensure exceptional quality assurance across all assets, proactively identifying and solving potential design or technical issues
Contribute to the evolution of design systems, templates, and guidelines, ensuring consistency and scalability across projects
Stay ahead of design trends, tools, and technologies, recommending innovative approaches to enhance production efficiency and creative impact

Skills

Production Design

Digital Advertising

Motion Graphics

Image Processing

Email Production

Presentation Design

Design Systems

Quality Assurance

Graphic Design

Visual 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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