UX Copywriter

Critical Mass; Vancouver; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Freelance UX Writer to collaborate with creatives and strategists, creating engaging copy for apps and online experiences. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience and a strong understanding of marketing principles. This role requires exceptional writing skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects effectively.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience as a copywriter in an agency or in-house environment.
• Ability to write in a range of styles for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with UX designers and art directors on projects.
• Translate creative direction into effective copy concepts.
• Maintain high standards of copywriting and quality control.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Writing Skills

Understanding of Web Trends

Marketing Principles

Job description

As a Freelance UX Writer, you are a highly experienced professional who loves to collaborate closely with creatives and strategists to build apps and online experiences that are enjoyable and intuitive for the user. You are an expert at grasping complex digital products and systems, identifying communication challenges, and coming up with copy solutions that are brilliant and on-brand.

To turn out smart, insightful results, you pull from a wide variety of experiences on past projects. You complement your writing skills with a strong understanding of other aspects of online marketing and transactional platforms, especially visual communication, usability, UI/UX design, and strategy.

When confronted with something new or unfamiliar, you seize the opportunity to learn and expand your skillset. You’re self-starting, able to create top-quality work with minimal oversight, and motivated by a desire to help your team produce exceptional results.

You Will

• Collaborate with UX designers, art directors, and producers to bring complex projects to life.
• Work closely with art directors and designers to ensure copy tone and style are consistent with visual tone and style.
• Participate in strategic brainstorming, campaign development, and creative execution.
• Interact with project teams to understand business objectives and audience demographics.
• Translate creative direction and copy points from creative briefs into engaging and effective copy concepts.
• Maintain the very highest standards of copywriting and quality control.
  
  

You Have

• 2-5 years’ experience as a copywriter in an agency or in-house environment, including experience with interactive media.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Exceptional writing skills, including the ability to write in a range of styles for varied projects with diverse audiences.
• A keen enthusiasm for and demonstrable understanding of Web trends and technologies.
• A strong understanding of marketing and advertising principles.
• Experience managing complex and rapidly evolving copy decks.
• The ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and effectively juggle diverse writing demand.
  
  

We continually review ranges to address skills, experience and markets. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a number of factors that include, but aren’t limited to, a candidate’s experience and skills relative to the scope and responsibilities of the position. For current CM employees, tenure will also be a consideration.

Salary Range

$44—$49 CAD

Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer.

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