Designer

We create applications which drive one of the worlds most trafficked websites. We play an active role helping our client connect their consumers globally through mobile, digital, and in-store experiences.

This team is focused on bringing new product pages to life. Youll work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to launch new product landing pages for our clients site.

These pages will showcase new product versions and / or updates. There is typically a major release every fall and some smaller updates through the year.

If you are a pixel perfect visual designer with flawless execution, who loves the latest and greatest new it product, this is the role and team for you.

As a Designer on this team youll be comfortable being responsible for developing break-through marketing campaigns that incorporate all communications disciplines for new Product Launches.

Youll working closely and collaboratively with both the creative and tech disciplines to create considered and elegant design solution for our clients homepage and other, additional platforms.

Youre also experienced leading a small team of designers and inspiring positive collaboration with stakeholders. You understand brand principles and style guidelines and you appreciate an exceptional systematic design rational.

You will :

• Create original designs that align to project goals and overall creative direction, fluid templates and our client high standards.
• Collaborate with Senior Designers, Art Directors, ACDs, and the larger project team to explore concepts and iterate on design layouts.

Anticipate and solve for potential design challenges, as well as existing conditions.

• Prepare for creative reviews by outputting optimized files and presentation materials.
• Guide ideas to meet both creative and business goals within the project scope.
• Present persuasively and clearly articulate design rationale for project creative solutions.
• Consult with technical disciplines to ensure designs work within given limitations, and files are prepared with all necessary information to support the design intent.
• Review final deliverables with an exacting eye, ensuring that layout, images, and typography are flawless.
• Continually seek opportunities to refine design thinking and improve workflows.

You have :

• A minimum of 4-6 years experience specializing in visual design for the web, mobile and / or app design.
• High proficiency in the formal elements of design, including typography, layout, balance, proportion, rhythm, emphasis, and unity.
• Ability to thrive in a challenging, fast-paced, creative workplace and to deliver quality design at a high volume in a tight timeframe.
• Photoshop expertise, including intelligently organizing files for design iteration, setting up files for web production, and adhering to graphic design standards.
• Reliable judgment to see when work may be off track and initiative to collaborate with others to find solutions.
• Passion for nurturing relationships, mentoring, and rallying teams to align around a vision.
• Ability to articulate ideas and be clearly understood by creative, project management and development staff, both in verbal and in written format.
• Clear communication and presentation skills that speak to both creative and technical audiences.
• Prototyping ability to convey preferred states, motion, and / or behaviors for interactive concepts.
• Strong understanding of web development, including HTML, CSS, iOS, and other technologies.
• Experience with digital creative tools including Sketch, Figma, Principle, Adobe Creative Suite, Powerpoint, and Keynote.

We continually review ranges to address skills, experience and markets. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a number of factors that include, but arent limited to, a candidates experience and skills relative to the scope and responsibilities of the position.

For current CM employees, tenure will also be a consideration.Salary Range$65,000$70,000 CAD

Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our pool of candidates, with a target of achieving at least 50% representation from underrepresented communities.

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