Airtree Ventures Pty | Design Director, Brand & Experiential - 10 Month Fixed Term Contract

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; we trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals. What you’d be doing in this role As Canva scales, change continues to be part of our DNA. We’re looking for a Brand and Experiential Design Director to help elevate Canva’s brand experience across events, activations, and brand design projects. You’ll lead the charge in creating culturally resonant, on-brand experiences that showcase Canva’s ability to stay at the forefront of design, technology, and community. From flagship events to impactful brand moments, you’ll bring innovative ideas to life across physical, digital, and experiential touch points. As a conceptual thinker and hands-on leader, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and agencies to deliver polished, cutting-edge designs that inspire and engage. Your role will include everything from shaping briefs and creating cohesive assets to mentoring creatives and ensuring projects are executed to the highest standard. With a portfolio of world-class work, you’ll champion a culture of feedback, proactively solve design challenges, and maintain Canva’s design excellence. Responsibilities include: Leading creative direction across experiential for both internal and external events, ideating new ways to bring our brand to life in physical experiences and creating world-class events. Collaborating cross-functionally with teams across Canva - including Education, Product, B2B Marketing, Campaign Creative, and Partnerships - to develop immersive, memorable, and effective experiences. Bringing big ideas to life by developing compelling experiences that humanise our product, connect with our community, and embed Canva’s brand in culture. Mentoring and inspiring a creative team, leading a team of 2D and 3D creatives and collaborating closely with copywriters, motion designers, videographers, photographers, and event marketers. Championing Canva’s brand and goals by creating inspiring, memorable, and beautifully executed experiences that solidify our presence globally. Engaging with stakeholders and articulating creative decisions, building strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external agency partners. You're probably a match if: You are comfortable navigating ambiguity. You excel in finding solutions without perfect precedents, confidently guiding projects to clarity and execution. You are passionate about continuous growth. You seek out new challenges, view collaboration with skilled peers as inspiring, and continuously push into the next big opportunity. You are a collaborative and team-oriented leader. You build trusted relationships, foster an empowering environment, and lead a team to do their best work. You are balanced in creativity and strategy. You bring a combination of creative vision and strategic thinking to deliver high-quality work. You are an exceptional communicator and mentor. Strong cross-functional communication skills enable you to facilitate workshops, provide constructive feedback, and clearly articulate ways to improve creative work. You are hands-on and action-driven. You’re willing to contribute to any task that supports the team’s effectiveness. You are driven to achieve excellence. With a high standard for design quality, you pursue excellence in yourself and your work. About the team Canva’s in-house creative team is on a mission to make Canva the most loved brand in the world. We work from concept to creation on world-class creative across brand communications, marketing campaigns, editorial content, and production. As part of this team, you’ll help create a brand that communicates our purpose, defines perception and awareness globally, and puts a spotlight on our diverse community. We move fast here at Canva, and this role will certainly keep you on your toes. We are looking for someone who loves to get stuff done. You’re who we want to work with if you can balance your brilliant creative streak with ruthless prioritisation. 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. 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 range of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work. Here's a taste of what's on offer: Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too. Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers. An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more. Flexible leave options that empower you to recharge and support you personally. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr