Senior Designer at Critical Mass

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Digital Design, Interactive MediaIndustries

Requirements

4-7+ years of working experience in digital design and interactive
Strong digital design portfolio showcasing storytelling abilities through thoughtfully designed case studies
Developed and diverse communication skills
Ability to articulate creative ideas
Proven aptitude for quick creative thinking with acute attention to detail within demanding deadlines
A solid working knowledge of the latest versions of Mac OS
Expertise and proficiency designing in Figma and leveraging its capabilities for visual design solutioning, from managing design tokens and variables, to maintaining Figma libraries and client design systems
Familiar and experience working within the Adobe creative toolset: including Illustrator and Photoshop, including file organization, and preparation of pixel-perfect files for design team use
An understanding of the relationship between the UX and creative disciplines, as well as the role of information architecture and hierarchy in both
The skillset required to bring static design to life through interactive demos and extensive prototyping, primarily in Figma, to convey preferred states, nuanced motion, and/or behaviors for interactive concepts
Strong understanding of web development, including HTML, CSS, iOS, and other technologies
Comprehensive understanding of interactivity and the Web
Illustration in both electronic and traditional media

Responsibilities

Design digital solutions that meet or exceed strategic objectives, and deliver a high level of design craft
Create highly usable interface solutions focused on user experience
Rationalize solutions to project teams and clients
Balance creative with client business requirements
Design mood boards, storyboards, digital page layouts, for multiple breakpoints including desktop, tablet and mobile
Work within, maintain, and evolve existing client design systems
Source photo assets to support visual design, retouching and enhancing as needed
Provide quality assurance on creative deliverables
Build and maintain a rapport with creative team, account managers, and project managers
Visualize and verbalize ideas to team and client

Skills

Figma

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Visual Design

UI Design

Design Systems

Design Tokens

Mood Boards

Storyboards

Responsive Design

Pixel-Perfect 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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