Senior Designer at Critical Mass. . Location: San Jose, Costa Rica. . WHO WE ARE:. We are RAPP. . –. . world leaders in activating growth with precision and empathy at scale.. As a global, next. -. generation precision marketing agency, we leverage data, creativity,. technology, and empathy to foster client growth. We champion individuality in the marketing. solutions we create, and in our workplace. We fight for solutions that adapt. . to the individual’s. needs, beliefs, behaviors, and aspirations.. We foster an inclusive workplace that values diversity and emphasizes personal well. -. being.. HOW WE DO IT:. At RAPP, our fearless superconnectors help to create value from personal brand experiences by. focusing on three key areas: connected data, connected content, and connected decisioning.. Our data analysts identify who that person is, our strategists understand what they want, and. our award. -. winning technologists and creatives know how to deliver it. . –. . ensuring we’re able to. activate authentic customer connections for our clients.. Part of Omnicom’s Precision Marketing Group, RAPP is comprised of 2,000+ creatives,. technologists, strategists, and data and marketing scientists across 15+ global markets.. YOUR ROLE:. RAPP is seeking a. . Senior Designer. . who combines exceptional design craft with a strategic. mindset to elevate creative work across platforms. In this role, you will lead the execution of. visually impactful designs, mentor junior designers, and collaborate with creative and cross. -. functional. . teams to deliver innovative and cohesive campaigns. You will push boundaries, refine. design processes, and set the standard for design excellence.. KEY COMPETENCIE S:. . . . 2. o. . Comprehension. : Thoughtfully interpret and refine creative briefs with a strong. understanding of design strategy and objectives.. o. . Ideation. : Lead brainstorming sessions to develop visually compelling and inclusive design. concepts.. o. . Craft & Execution. : Consistently deliver polished, high. -. quality designs that demonstrate. mastery of typography, layout, and composition.. o. . Iteration & Elevation. : Provide multiple, well. -. considered solutions to design challenges and. refine work based on feedback.. o. . Directing & Managing. : Confidently manage your workflow while mentoring junior designers. to produce their best work.. o. . Storytelling & Selling. : Present your designs to internal teams and clients with confidence,. articulating the strategy behind your creative decisions.. o. . Business Contribution. : Approach design challenges with a business. -. oriented mindset,. ensuring that creative solutions drive results for clients and the agency.. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:. o. . L. ead the development and execution of creative designs that align with client goals and. strategies across platforms (digital, social, print, etc.).. o. . Collaborate with art directors, copywriters, and other creative team members to deliver. cohesive, impactful campaigns.. o. . Translate strategic objectives into visually compelling designs that adhere to brand. guidelines while pushing creative boundaries.. o. . Mentor junior designers, providing feedback and guidance to help them refine their craft. and grow their confidence.. o. . Present work to internal teams and clients with clarity and confidence, incorporating. feedback to refine the final product.. o. . Stay current with design trends, tools, and technologies, and proactively apply them to. enhance creative outcomes.. o. . Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing deadlines and priorities without. compromising quality.. o. . Refine and elevate the design process to ensure efficiency and consistency across all design. deliverables.. SUCCESS CRITERIA. o. . Delivery of visually compelling, high. -. quality designs that meet or exceed client expectations.. o. . Clear and effective communication with team members and clients, fostering collaboration. and trust.. o. . Consistent mentorship and support for junior designers, contributing to their growth and. development.. o. . Proactive exploration of design trends and tools to incorporate into creative solutions.. . . . 3. o. . Efficient management of deliverables, ensuring work is on time, on brand, and on brief.. .. SKILLS AND EXPERIE NCE. o. . E. xperience. : 4+ years of design experience, with a portfolio showcasing produced work. across digital, print, and social media.. o. . Design Craft. : Mastery of typography, layout, color theory, and composition, with. exceptional attention to detail.. o. . Technical Proficiency. :. o. . Expertise in. . Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). .. o. . Proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch is a must. .. o. . Experience with. . PowerPoint, Keynote, and Adobe Acrobat. . is a bonus.. o. . Curiosity about experimenting with. . AI tools. . and emerging design technologies.. o. . Leadership. : Ability to mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a collaborative. environment.. o. . Communication. : Confident and persuasive presentation skills, with the ability to articulate. ideas clearly to clients and internal teams.. o. . Adaptability. : Thrive under pressure, manage competing priorities, and deliver exceptional. work in a fast. -. paced environment.. . What We Offer. . . Maternity and parental leave extra days. . Competitive benefits packages. . Vacation, compassionate leave, sick days, and flex days. . Access to online services for families and new parents. . End-of-year closure days (not deducted from vacation balance). . Diversity and Inclusion Board with 12 affinity groups. . Internal learning and development programs. . Enterprise-wide employee discounts. . And more…. . . At Critical Mass, we value our employees and offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our employees, we encourage you to apply for this exciting position today!. . . Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer. . Critical Mass uses artificial intelligence in our recruitment process to enhance job postings, filter keywords during the review of prospective candidates, and, in some cases, transcribe interviews with our recruiters. Human review remains central to the process, and all hiring decisions are ultimately made by our team.. . The Critical Mass Talent Acquisition team will only communicate from email addresses that use the URLs criticalmass.com, omc.com. . and. . us.greenhouse-mail.io. .. . We will not use apps such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, or Google Hangouts for communicating with you.. . We will never ask you to send us money, technology, or anything else to work for our company. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, please review your local government consumer protections guidance and reach out to them directly. . . If U.S. based:. . https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams#avoid. If Canada based:. . https://www.canada.ca/en/services/finance/consumer-affairs.html. If U.K. based:. . https://www.gov.uk/consumer-protection-rights. If Costa Rica based: . https://www.consumo.go.cr/educacion_consumidor/consejos_practicos.aspx.
Senior Designer at Critical Mass