Freelance Senior Designer

Job Description

Critical Mass is seeking a Freelance Senior Designer to lead design work, focusing on digital design and concepting for web experiences. The ideal candidate will provide smart, thoughtful design that elevates brand experience across global touchpoints. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects requiring strategic thinking, brand consistency, and digital craft.

The role involves:

• Leading the design of digital experiences, primarily web-focused.
• Translating brand principles into modern, cohesive design systems.
• Collaborating with UX, strategy, and development teams.
• Contributing to and upholding design standards across global markets.
• Managing own workstream and client communications.
• Developing concepts and communicating ideas.
• Directing and delegating to core creative services disciplines.
• Contributing to the innovative development of the creative department.
• Participating in strategic brainstorming, concept development, creative brief development, and creative execution.

Requirements include:

• 3+ years of experience with a strong digital design portfolio.
• Proven experience in digital/web design with strong design system knowledge.
• Expertise in Figma and a sharp design eye with high attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of UX principles.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative environment and managing projects end-to-end.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to operate autonomously.
• Eagerness to collaborate with other creative people.
• Experience in motion design or After Effects is a plus.

The role offers:

• Opportunity to lead design work for a growing team.
• Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
• Chance to contribute to innovative development of the creative department.