Job Description Join the team redefining how the world experiences design. Thanks for stopping by. We know job hunting can be a little time-consuming and you're probably keen to find out what's on offer, so we'll get straight to the point.
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 looking for a Design Leader to lead and mentor Digital Designers across multiple teams within Canva's MarTech Experience Sub-Group. This role focuses on elevating the design quality and fostering a culture of growth and collaboration among the design leads who shape Canva's marketing website surfaces.
You will be responsible for leading and coaching a team of talented designers, providing guidance and feedback to enable their growth, unblock challenges, and keep them aligned to our Group and company goals. You'll work with Group Leadership to shape the vision for the website, support design strategy, and enable the team to deliver impactful, delightful experiences that empower our users.
What you'd be doing in this role As Canva scales, change continues to be part of our DNA. This will give you the flavour of the type of things you'll be working on when you start, but this will likely evolve.
At the moment, this role is focused on:
Coaching and Leadership: Mentor and coach multiple Digital Designers (currently a team of 5), empowering them to grow, improve their craft, and achieve their professional goals.Design Strategy and Vision: Collaborate with Group Leadership and stakeholders to establish a clear vision and strategy for website experiences that align with Marketing's goals.Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Work closely with Program Managers, Designers, Engineers, and Marketing leads to align team roadmap to Marketing goals.Be the custodian of marketing website surfaces: Ensure that our website pages across different teams reflect cohesive and compelling brand experiences.Elevating Design Craft: Set high standards for quality and creativity, provide guidance, and foster an environment that values impactful storytelling and design excellence.Prioritisation and Efficiency: Help design leads prioritise workloads and resourcing to ensure focus on the highest-value initiatives.Process Improvement: Iterate and improve design processes, systems, and practices to empower the team to achieve their best work.Run design cadences: Foster a culture of sharing and visibility through team design cadences.You're probably a match if Coaching/ Leadership Experience: You are a Coach/ Leader at heart with experience in coaching and mentoring designers.Digital Design Expertise: You have a strong background in end-to-end UX/UI design.Strategic Thinker: You have the ability to balance short-term tactical work with long-term strategic goals.Effective Communication: You are an excellent communicator who can simplify complex ideas.Collaborative and User-Centric: You value cross-functional collaboration and using data to drive design decisions.Growth Mindset: Eagerness to learn, iterate, and innovate.About the team The MarTech Experience Sub-Group at Canva sits within the Marketing Technology Group. Our mission is to grow, engage, and retain Canva users by providing scalable marketing solutions across all funnel stages.
What's in it for you? Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but you'll experience lots of moments of magic, connectivity, and fun woven throughout life at Canva, too. We also offer a stack of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.
Here's a taste of what's on offer:
Equity packagesInclusive parental leave policyAn annual Vibe & Thrive allowanceFlexible leave optionsCheck out lifeatcanva.com for more info.
Other stuff to know We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills, and passion. Please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.
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