Senior Designer, Contract - Motion

Critical Mass; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in Calgary is looking for a Contract Motion Designer to create animations for various digital media platforms. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of motion design experience and a strong portfolio. Proficiency in software like After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator is required. This role supports collaboration and encourages learning in a dynamic environment. This position is expected to be 3 days per week in the office.

Benefits

Focus on training and onboarding

Opportunities for continuous learning

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in motion design.
• A strong portfolio and reel demonstrating proficiency in UI app flows and explainer videos.
• Proficiency in industry-standard motion and video software.

Responsibilities

• Create complex animations for various digital media platforms.
• Implement feedback effectively.
• Collaborate with team members across the agency.

Skills

Motion design

Collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

After Effects

Photoshop

Illustrator

Figma

Cinema 4D

Job description

As a contract Motion Designer you have versatile creative skills and are excited to put them to the test executing world‑class creative. From conceptualization to execution and delivery, you’ll be a trusted consultant throughout the creative process bringing the ideas and vision of our creatives to life.

Responsibilities

• Create complex animations for a variety of digital media platforms across various lines of business
• Be capable of taking and implementing feedback
• Produce versions of content that demonstrate awareness of the content’s intended end use and resolve potential problems ahead of time
• Collaborate and build relationships within the Wander team, as well as across other agency disciplines and offices
• Maintain focus and quality of output while multitasking in a fast‑paced environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in motion design
• A strong portfolio and reel showing proven experience in UI app flows and explainer style videos
• Proficiency in After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma
• Experience in Cinema 4D and other industry‑standard motion & video software is favourable
• Problem solving capabilities and an openness to learning the newest tools
• An eagerness to collaborate with other creative people
• Excellent communications skills

The Talent Team at Critical Mass is focused on ensuring we provide the best training, onboarding, and employee experience possible! Our new hires & employees are the future of our organization, and we want to set you up for long‑term success. To do so, we expect our team to 3 days per week in our office.

The ask stems from our want to:

• Strengthen opportunity for continuous learning
• Improve collaboration and team relationships.
• Increase employee engagement

This work model balances the need for individual flexibility while maintaining the relentless customer focus we provide at CM. We understand that not everyone may feel comfortable with this expectation, so we ask that you please let us know immediately if there are any concerns so we can help navigate accordingly.

Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer.

As set forth in Critical Mass’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.