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Where and how you can work Our flagship campus is in Sydney.
We also have a campus in Melbourne and co-working spaces in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.
But you have choice in where and how you work.
That means if you want to do your thing in the office (if you're near one), at home or a bit of both, it's up to you.
About the role We are seeking a visionary Creative Director to join our Campaigns Art Direction team.
As a key player in the Canva Creative Team, you will be at the helm of Canva's brand narrative, bringing our core values, vision, and identity to life through powerful, cohesive, and innovative marketing campaigns.
You will lead a cross-functional team of designers, copywriters, strategists, and other creatives, working collaboratively to shape campaigns that resonate with Canva's diverse global audience.
This is a 14-month fixed-term maternity cover contract, with potential opportunities for transitioning to permanent for the right fit.
The role requires a strategic thinker with deep creative expertise and an ability to lead and inspire a team of talented creatives.
You will oversee the end-to-end creative development of global brand initiatives, ensuring that each campaign aligns with Canva's mission and resonates across various markets.
What you'd be doing in this role At the moment, this role is focused on:
Lead Global Brand Campaigns: Lead the ideation, development, and execution of Canva's global brand campaigns, ensuring they are innovative, on-brand, and impactful across all channels (TV, digital, social, OOH, experiential, etc.
).Creative Strategy & Vision: Define the creative direction for global brand initiatives and contribute to the overarching marketing strategy, collaborating closely with senior leadership, product, and regional marketing teams.Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of creatives, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality output, professional development, and creative excellence.
Foster a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture within the team.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, marketing, growth, and analytics teams to align brand campaigns with key business goals, user needs, and market opportunities.Brand Consistency & Integrity: Maintain a consistent brand voice and visual identity across all touchpoints, ensuring that campaigns reflect Canva's core values and resonate authentically with audiences globally.Innovation & Trendspotting: Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging creative technologies, experimenting with new formats and storytelling techniques to keep Canva's brand fresh, relevant, and exciting.Performance & Optimization: Collaborate with the marketing and data teams to analyze campaign performance, draw insights, and continuously refine creative strategies to improve engagement and impact.You're probably a match if You have 12+ years of creative leadership experience, with a proven track record of executing large-scale global campaigns.You're an expert in multi-channel storytelling, with a strong portfolio showcasing campaigns across TV, digital, social, and more.You inspire teams to do their best work, combining mentorship, coaching with clear creative direction.You're both strategic and hands-on, balancing big-picture thinking with attention to detail.You love experimenting with trends and new technologies, keeping your creative approach fresh and forward-thinking.You thrive in fast-paced environments, juggling multiple priorities without missing a beat.It's a big plus if You've crafted award-winning global campaigns that turn heads and spark conversations.You bring experience working in SaaS, tech, or a rapidly growing digital platform, understanding the unique opportunities and challenges of scaling a global brand.You have a knack for navigating global markets and cultural nuances, creating campaigns that resonate authentically with diverse audiences around the world.About the team Canva's in-house creative team is on a mission to make Canva one of the most locally loved brands in the world.
We work from concept to creation on world-class creative across brand communications, marketing campaigns, editorial content, and production.
We build global brand love through world-class campaigns that elevate our product, celebrate our community, and push creativity.
Our goal is to create content that sparks interest and encourages sharing, growing awareness of Canva and our mission of empowerment.
We move fast here at Canva, and this role will certainly keep you on your toes.
We are looking for someone who loves to roll up their sleeves and get stuff done.
You're who we want to work with if you can balance your brilliant creative streak with ruthless prioritization that moves projects rapidly along.
We believe in attracting and nurturing world-class talent with a focus on diversity, community, career development – and doing the best work of our lives.
Other stuff to know We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills, and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture.
When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva, so even if you don't feel like your skills quite match what's listed above – we still want to hear from you!
Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.
Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.
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