Creative Director, Campaigns - 14 Month Contract

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.

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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

As Canva scales change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think that's all part of the fun. So 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:

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’re a seasoned creative leader who thrives on translating ideas into iconic campaigns. Here’s what makes you the perfect fit:

• You have 12+ years of creative leadership experience, with a proven track record of executing large-scale global campaigns, and a strong Design/Art Direction background.
• You’re an expert in multi-channel storytelling, with an outstanding 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 the one of the most locally loved brand 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 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 prioritisation 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.

Check this out: https://canvacreative.team/

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.