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Senior Art Director/ Design Director, Campaigns


Company : Canva


Location : Sydney,


Created : 2025-04-11


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

This is a Senior Art Director/ Design Director, Campaigns role with one of the leading companies in AU right now Canva with an amazing team. They are continuing to grow rapidly. This is the chance to join right as the takes off. More About the Role at Canva Job Description Join the team redefining how the world experiences design. Hey, g''day, mabuhay, kia ora, , hallo, vtejte 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. What youd be doing in this role This 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. 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: - 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 of 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 Youre probably a match if Youre an experienced Creative Lead passionate about bringing bold ideas to life and inspiring teams. Heres what makes you a strong candidate: - 8 years of experience delivering global campaigns across TV, digital, social media, OOH, and more. - A strong design/ art direction background - An outstanding portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking, art direction, and design expertise. This role is a hybrid between a Senior Art Director and Designer, so any visual components you''ve designed yourself would be great to see. - 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 sure that your vision is fully realised - Comfortable 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 If you dont think you''re a perfect fit, you should still sign up to Hatch and create a profile, we''ll match you to other roles that suit your profile. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career thats right for them. We model this in our hiring process for our partners like Canva. Applying here is the first step in the hiring process for this role at Canva. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural identity, disability, age, or any other non-merit factors. To put it simply, Hatch is for everyone.