Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.
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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, with a campus in Melbourne, this role is based in Sydney or Melbourne. We trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals, while collaborating closely with global teams across time zones.
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. This role will give you the flavour of the type of things you’ll be working on when you start - but it will likely evolve.
At the moment, this role is focused on:
- Owning the end-to-end craft of motion assets - video, transitions, characters, scenes, and storytelling sequences - that ship directly into Canva's content ecosystem
- Developing narrative-driven motion content that sets the creative bar for how millions of users experience animation in Canva
- Partnering with template designers and product teams to shape how motion features are demonstrated and adopted at scale
- Contributing to creative reviews, content strategy, and experimentation cycles that influence the direction of Canva's motion library
- Staying ahead of animation trends, editing styles, and visual storytelling techniques and bringing that thinking into the work
You're probably a match if
Motion-obsessed and skilled in animation, timing, pacing, and visual storytelling
Comfortable working across multiple styles
Excited to create assets that empower others to tell their stories
Inspired by the challenge of simplifying professional-level motion for everyday users
Curious about the evolving world of motion design, film language, and mixed-media visuals
Collaborative, autonomous, and comfortable working in fast-paced content production environments
About the team
The Content Studio team within the Global Content & Discovery supergroup is on a mission to empower the world to design. We create world-class templates and creative assets that inspire users, unlock new use cases, and showcase the best of Canva’s product capabilities.
We work at the intersection of culture, creativity, and product - partnering closely with teams across Video, Editing, AI, and Discovery to ensure Canva stays at the forefront of visual communication globally.
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 be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personally
Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.
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.
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Canva Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office
Sydney, Australia
