RoleCreative Engineering is the discipline that turns ideas into systems, the connective tissue between concept and code, between craft and scale. As a Creative Engineering Director, you own that discipline across accounts. You set the standards, define the vision for how our design systems are built, and make sure every team under you is pushing the same bar for craft, speed, and innovation.Internally, you're building the bench. You manage and mentor Creative Engineering Leads, Associate Creative Engineering Directors, and the Engineers coming up behind them, setting the standard for how design systems get built and how AI gets used, not as a novelty, but as a tool that makes the work better and the team faster.You WillEcosystem & Systems LeadershipDefine the vision for complex, scalable design systems that hold up across websites, emails, social, in-platform interfaces, and every format in betweenSet the strategy for how Energetic Creative Optimization and dynamic content are applied across accounts, guiding teams on when it's the right tool for the jobIdentify ways AI can solve client challenges or improve workflows across the function, and champion the adoption of new tools and platformsChampion compliance, accessibility, and security standards across teams and clientsClient & Business LeadershipRepresent Creative Engineering with clients and in new business creating compelling stories that win pitches and organically shape new opportunities within your craftBuild trusted relationships with clients as the go-to voice on what's technically possibleOwn the narrative in high-stakes presentations, translating complex technical work into a story any audience can followTeam Leadership & CultureManage and mentor Creative Engineering Leads, Associate Creative Engineering Directors, and engineers across the function,



building a leadership pipeline beneath youLead the innovation agenda for the function piloting new tools, formats, and processes before they become standardChampion talent development and culture, creating an environment where engineers want to grow and stayCraft & QualitySet and enforce the bar for technical craft across every team you overseeStay close enough to the work to catch what's broken and coach the fix, you lead by example, not just by titleYou Have10+ years of experience in creative technology, front-end development, or a related field, with a track record of leading teams and functionsProven experience managing and mentoring managers (CE Leads, ACEDs) as well as individual engineersDeep expertise in design systems architecture, with experience defining vision and strategy across websites, emails, social, and in-platform formats not just executionExperience using AI to solve client challenges and improve workflows, with a point of view on where the function should invest nextA strong presentation narrative for internal and external audiences you can walk a room of engineers or a room of C-suite clients through the same ideaExperience representing a function in new business and client relationshipsA track record of building and scaling teams, processes, and standards across accountsWhat we offerMaternity and parental leave extra daysCompetitive benefits packagesVacation, compassionate leave, sick days,



and flex daysAccess to online services for families and new parentsDiversity and Inclusion Board with 12 affinity groupsInternal learning and development programsEnterprise-wide employee discountsAnd more...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. In an effort to do so, we expect our team to work from an office a minimum of 3 days a week.The ask stems from our want to:Strengthen opportunity for continuous learningImprove collaboration and team relationships.Increase employee engagementThis 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.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* #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Creative Engineering Director (Calgary)
🏢 twentysix
📍 Calgary