Critical Mass

SeniorCreativeEngineer

San José, Costa Rica
The Brief

“Senior Creative Engineer at Critical Mass. Skills: Production design, Digital platforms, Adobe Creative Suite, UI/UX design. Oversee creation of production design deliverables. Drive ownership of complex projects”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver high-quality production design; Ensure efficiency, accuracy, and innovation; Align with brand guidelines and business goals; Elevate deliverables

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Proactively identifying and solving potential design or technical issues

Eligibility Requirements

Full on-site attendance, five days per week

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years of experience in digital production design for advertising agencies, design studios, or startups, ideally with international clients and global brands, Advanced expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), with photo retouching and image optimization skills, Advanced proficiency in UI/UX design tools (Figma, Sketch) and the ability to translate design systems into scalable production assets, background in digital marketing, digital production, and online advertising best practices, Proficiency in presentation and storytelling tools (Keynote, PowerPoint), Proven ability to manage multiple projects independently while maintaining outstanding attention to detail and quality standards, A leadership mindset with the ability to mentor peers, influence cross-functional teams, and introduce improvements to workflows

Nice to Have

working knowledge of motion design tools such as After Effects, Adobe Animate (Celtra/Orca Plus is a plus), Familiarity with web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus, Experience with remote collaboration and workflow management tools (Slack, Jira, Asana, Trello, Basecamp, Zoom, Drive), Any certifications or courses in UX/UI, design thinking, visual design, marketing campaigns, or design systems are a asset

What You'll Do.

Oversee creation of production design deliverables

Drive ownership of complex projects

Mentor and guide junior engineers

Ensure exceptional quality assurance

Contribute to evolution of design systems

Stay ahead of design trends

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate strategically with leads, managers, and clients; Provide design solutions to improve workflows; Influence cross-functional teams

Process & Methodology

Manage complex projects, Project planning, Project execution, Manage multiple projects independently

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