Senior Art Director/ Design Director, Campaigns - 14 Month ContractContractRecruitment type: Fixed TermJoin 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 workOur 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.What you’d be doing in this roleThis is a 14-month fixed-term maternity cover contract, with potential opportunities for transitioning to permanent for the right fit.As Canva scales, change continues to be part of our DNA. This role is focused on:Work on the creative development of Canva's global campaigns, ensuring they align with our brand strategy and business objectives.Act as a lead and coach to creative team members (currently about 1-2).Inspire and mentor a talented team of designers, copywriters, and other creatives, fostering a culture of innovation and craft excellence.Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Brand Marketing, Product, and Leadership to develop integrated, multi-channel campaigns.Drive the creative process from concept to execution, ensuring all deliverables meet the highest standards of quality and effectiveness.Leverage data and consumer insights to inform creative decisions and optimize campaign performance.Innovate in how we showcase our product and celebrate our community through compelling storytelling.Establish and maintain creative best practices, elevating the overall quality of work across the Campaigns Team.Present and articulate creative concepts to senior stakeholders, building consensus and driving decision-making.Partner with our Executive Creative Director & Creative Directors to develop craft initiatives for the team, to help grow their skills.Direct meaningful content including animations, videos, and graphic images for multiple media touch points.You’re probably a match ifYou’re an experienced Creative Lead passionate about bringing bold ideas to life and inspiring teams. Here’s what makes you a strong candidate:8+ years of experience delivering global campaigns across TV, digital, social media, OOH, and more.An outstanding portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking, art direction, and design expertise.Comfortable designing on the tools while steering big-picture creative vision.A proven track record of executing successful multi-channel campaigns with measurable impact.Strong leadership skills with a history of nurturing creative talent and building high-performing teams.Deep familiarity with design tools, emerging creative technologies, and a solid understanding of digital and product design.Exceptional communication and presentation skills, able to inspire and align stakeholders at all levels.A passion for empowering creativity and visual communication.An understanding that spans digital design, product design and Figma is key to this to help ensure your vision is fully realised.Comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment that requires the ability to problem solve, drive chaos to clarity, and maintain personal resilience.An energy giver with a positive outlook. A natural empathetic teammate, with a consistent track record of cross-functional leadership and partnership.About the teamCanva’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 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 knowWe 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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