Senior Designer

Critical Mass · Austin TX

Company

Critical Mass

Location

Austin TX

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Summary

As a Senior Designer, you will work closely with creative and technical disciplines to create considered and elegant design solutions for apple.com and other interactive platforms.

The ideal candidate has strong communication and presentation skills, a strong design aesthetic, experience leading a small team of designers and inspires positive collaboration with multi-disciplinary stakeholders, a deep understanding of branding principles, style guides, and systematic design rationale, Photoshop expertise, knowledge of HTML, and exceptional attention to detail.

Key Qualifications:

  • 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.
  • Strong understanding of the Apple voice, aesthetic, and tone.
  • A minimum of 6-8 years experience specializing in visual design for the web, mobile and/or app design
Must be willing to relocate to the Bay area within 6 to 9 months of being hired.
 
Description:
 
  • Create original designs that align to project goals and overall creative direction, fluidtemplates and Apple standards.
  • Collaborate with Art Directors, ACDs, and the larger project team to explore conceptsand iterate ondesign layouts. Anticipate and solve for potential design challenges, as well as existingconditions
  • 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.

Education:

BA or BFA in Graphic Design or other related design discipline


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].

Apply Now

Date Posted

09/17/2022

Views

6

Back to Job Listings Add To Job List Company Profile View Company Reviews
Positive
Subjectivity Score: 0.8

Similar Jobs

Senior Financial Analyst (Remote First) - European Wax Center

Views in the last 30 days - 6

The job description is for a Network Administrator position at European Wax Center The role involves financial analysis data gathering and reporting T...

View Details

Senior Software Engineer - UI Systems - Realtor.com

Views in the last 30 days - 12

Realtorcom is looking for a Sr Software Engineer UI Component Systems to join their Web Platform team The job involves developing and optimizing inte...

View Details

Senior Financial Analyst, Sales Operations - AWL

Views in the last 30 days - 5

The Senior Financial Analyst role at AWL is responsible for financial planning reporting and analysis The job requires collaboration influencing and s...

View Details

Account Executive (Fully remote) - Branching Minds

Views in the last 30 days - 9

Branching Minds is a startup that aims to empower educators to support students holistic needs with a mission to create a path to academic and persona...

View Details

Windows Engineer - Dynata

Views in the last 30 days - 17

The job posting is for a Senior Windows Engineer position at Dynata a company that offers a unique and international atmosphere The role requires stro...

View Details

Digital Project Coordinator / Brand & Account Manager - Forthea Interactive Marketing

Views in the last 30 days - 6

Forthea is an awardwinning digital marketing agency that improves lead generation for clients by focusing on superior data analytics and creative exec...

View Details