Senior Art Director

• Develop concepts, communicate ideas, and design solutions that meet or exceed strategic objectives in a highly collaborative and iterative studio environment
• Balance strategic development with client business objectives 
• Direct & delegate to core creative services disciplines (design, information architecture, audio design, production and copywriting)
• Directly contribute to project design and development:-create storyboards / initial graphic concepts-conceive functional design solutions-create site grids and interface demos
• Provide quality assurance of all creative deliverables
• Mentor and coach team members through project development andperformance management
• Build and maintain a rapport with clients, partner agencies and vendorsContribute to the innovative development of the creative department  

You Have:

• Strong design portfolio with 5+ years education, 5+ years design and interactive work experience
• Experience leading a team of designers, production specialists and writers to creative excellence
• Well-developed communication skills
• Ability to think creatively and justify concepts to clients and team members
• Experience with strategic brainstorming, campaign development, creative brief development and creative execution
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven aptitude for quick creative thinking with acute attention to detail within demanding deadlines
• Solid working knowledge of the latest design tools including Adobe CS, Sketch, Principle
• Passion for interactive storytelling, ecommerce, product design, or design systems
• Experience using video, motion samples and/or prototyping to sell your creative ideas to team members and stakeholders
• Comprehensive understanding of interaction and UI/UX design
• Committed to the profession of visual communication

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. If you are an individual with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach out to [email protected].