Designer at Critical Mass in Chicago, IL

Summary: Critical Mass is a company focused on creative design and digital experiences. They are seeking a Designer to contribute to the development of creative concepts and translate strategy into visual design across various digital channels. Responsibilities: - Design solutions that meet or exceed strategic objectives - Design concepts that can be applied to multiple digital channels including paid social and digital out-of-home - Ideate and create content that lives on social platforms - Retouch, edit and cut photo and video assets - Assist in art directing by creating mood boards and storyboards - Provide quality assurance on creative deliverables - Build and maintain a rapport with creative team, account managers, and project managers Required Qualifications: - 2+ years education, 1+ years design, and interactive work experience - Strong design portfolio, with impressive visual, interactive and graphic design skills demonstrated - Solid working knowledge of the latest design toolsets, including experience using Figma and Photoshop - A well-rounded skillset, including strong experience in social media - Communication skills that articulate creative ideas - A proven aptitude for fast-paced creative thinking - A desire to learn and keep growing Preferred Qualifications: - UI and UX experience - Motion graphics experience for the Web and video - Experience with video editing - Experience with advertising campaign work - Experience in the latest versions of After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Illustrator Required Skills: Visual Design, Interactive Design, Graphic Design, Figma, Photoshop, Social Media, UI Design, UX Design, Motion Graphics, Video Editing, After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Illustrator, Creative Thinking Benefits: Global maternity and parental leave, Competitive benefits packages, Vacation, compassionate leave, personal/sick days, and flex days, Access to online services for families and new parents, Early Dismissal Friday’s (off at 3:00 PM local time every Friday), 12 affinity groups, Internal learning and development programs, Enterprise-wide employee discounts