Critical Mass

Marketing

SeniorCreativeEngineer

$27500–37500k ~AI est. San José, Heredia, Costa Rica
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Creative Engineer at Critical Mass. Skills: Production design, Design systems, Mentoring. Oversee creation production design. Drive ownership complex projects”

Industry & Context.

Marketing
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years experience digital production, Advanced Adobe Creative Suite expertise, Advanced UI/UX design proficiency, Proficiency presentation storytelling tools

Nice to Have

Motion design tools working knowledge, Familiarity web technologies, Certifications UX/UI design, Certifications design thinking, Certifications visual design, Certifications marketing campaigns, Certifications design systems

What You'll Do.

Oversee creation production design

Drive ownership complex projects

Mentor guide junior mid-level engineers

Collaborate strategically leads project managers clients

Ensure exceptional quality assurance

Contribute evolution design systems

Stay ahead design trends tools technologies

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Creative engineering leads; Project managers; Clients

Process & Methodology

Planning, Execution, Delivery

Full Job Description

The Senior Creative Engineer leads and executes high-quality production design deliverables across digital platforms, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and innovation. This role requires a strong ability to manage and deliver complex, multi-channel digital production projects independently, while also mentoring junior team members and contributing to the evolution of design systems, processes, and best practices. The Senior Creative Engineer is a trusted partner for cross-functional teams and clients, providing guidance, quality assurance, and forward-thinking design solutions that align with brand guidelines and business goals. This position requires full on-site attendance, five days per week, at the Barreal office (Heredia, Zona Franca Metropolitana). You will Oversee the creation of production design deliverables in areas such as site/app maintenance, image processing, digital advertising, motion graphics, email production, and presentation design. Drive ownership of complex projects, from planning and execution to delivery, ensuring alignment with creative, brand, and technical standards. Mentor and guide junior and mid-level Creative Engineers, providing feedback, coaching, and best practices to strengthen team performance. Collaborate strategically with creative engineering leads, project managers, and clients to provide design solutions that improve workflows and elevate deliverables. Ensure exceptional quality assurance across all assets, proactively identifying and solving potential design or technical issues. Contribute to the evolution of design systems, templates, and guidelines, ensuring consistency and scalability across projects. Stay ahead of design trends, tools, and technologies, recommending innovative approaches to enhance production efficiency and creative impact. You have Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Design, Advertising, or a related field (or equivalent experience in advertising/digital agencies or startups). 5+ years of experienc

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