Art Director, Visual Design

Job Description

Critical Mass is seeking an Art Director to join their team in Calgary. The Art Director will be responsible for conceptual development and the execution of creative deliverables for one of the world’s most trafficked websites. This role requires someone to be in the office 5 days a week.Critical Mass team creates applications which drive one of the world’s most trafficked websites. They play an active role helping their client connect their consumers globally through mobile, digital, and in-store experiences. This team focuses on maintaining the branding and human-centered design thinking and experiences throughout indirect channel partners digital ecosystem and drives strategies that provide customers with a thoughtful and engaging experience that stays on-brand.Role involves:

• Developing concepts and design solutions.
• Directing and delegating to creative services disciplines.
• Contributing to project design and development.
• Providing quality assurance of creative deliverables.
• Mentoring and coaching team members.
• Building and maintaining rapport with clients.
• Contributing to the innovative development of the creative department.

Requirements:

• Strong design portfolio with 5+ years of design and interactive work experience.
• Experience leading a team of designers, production specialists, and writers.
• Well-developed communication skills.
• Ability to think creatively and justify concepts.
• Experience with strategic brainstorming and campaign development.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Solid working knowledge of the latest design tools.
• Passion for interactive storytelling and design systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of interaction and UI design.
• Committed to the profession of visual communication.

What Critical Mass offers:

• Global maternity and parental leave.
• Competitive benefits packages.
• Vacation, compassionate leave, wellness days, and flex days.
• Access to online services for families and new parents.
• Early Dismissal Friday’s.
• Diversity and Inclusion Board with 13 affinity groups.
• Internal learning and development programs.
• Enterprise-wide employee discounts.