The Senior Designer is an original thinker and project group leader who conceives creative concepts and translates them into a visual format. Working in the Creative Department and under the supervision of an art director, the Senior Designer is a team player who is skilled in matching strategic direction with appropriate design results for the Internet and Web-based marketing initiatives. The Senior Designer is a leader capable of directing up to 4 designers, with the ability to follow up and mentor those designers. Attention to detail, combined with a strong working knowledge of design-related applications is essential. Responsibilities:
Designing solutions that meet or exceed strategic objectives
Creating highly usable interface solutions focused on user experience
Leading a project or group of projects with limited input from an Art Director
Guiding and directing up to 4 designers with thorough delegation, follow-up and mentoring
Rationalizing solutions with the project team and clients
Balancing creative requirements with client business requirements
Designing: mood boards; storyboards; interactive page layouts; site grids and interface demos; photo retouching and enhancements; animated GIFs
Providing quality assurance on creative deliverables
Building and maintaining a team rapport with creative team personnel, account managers, & project managers
Visualize and verbalize your ideas to team and client
Required Skills:
Strong design portfolio with 2+ years education, 2+ years design and interactive work experience
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, Photoshop and Illustrator
Understanding of web programming technologies- HTML, CSS & Javascript
Understanding of the strengths and limitations of Flash, After Effects, QuickTime, Director, and ImageReady.
This is a salaried permanent- full time position located in Calgary AB, with full benefits and vacation included. Salary band for the Senior Designer role is $60,000 - $70,000 per annum
Please apply at http://bc.tbe.taleo.net/BC1/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CRITICALMASS&cws=1&rid=1971
