❤️ #21 - Design Jobs at Canva!

February 07, 2025

Good Day!
It’s Sid, back with another round of amazing design jobs just for you! Today, I’m diving into something I truly believe in— "Lifelong learning." It’s the secret to staying engaged, energized, and constantly evolving in both your career and life.

“🎨 Design Your Dream Job at Canva”

Today’s post is all about Canva, where design and innovation come together! They’re looking for talented designers to help millions create beautiful visuals and products. Ready to “frame” your next big career move?

  1. Digital Designer, SEO - Canva, Japan (click link for job posting)

    Summary: Canva is seeking a Digital Designer for the Japanese market to create impactful, user-centered designs that drive growth. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop on-brand digital experiences, from discovery and visual design to implementation and iterative optimization.

    Salary Estimate: ¥5,000,000 - ¥8,000,000 annually

    Location: Tokyo, Japan

  2. Senior 3D Designer - Canva (click link for job posting)

    Summary: As a Senior 3D Designer at Canva, you'll lead the creation of high-quality 3D assets, mentor other designers, and drive innovation in 3D content. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to align 3D projects with Canva’s content strategies.

    Salary Estimate: €50,000 to €70,000 annually.

    Location: Prague, Czechia

  3. Design Lead, Affinity - Canva (click for job posting)

    Summary: As a Design Lead at Affinity (part of Canva), you will oversee the ideation, production, and delivery of creative campaigns, managing both in-house teams and freelance creatives. A strong grasp of Affinity’s creative software is preferred, as you'll be expected to produce artwork using their tools.

    Salary Estimate: £50,000 to £65,000 annually.

    Location: Nottingham, UK

  4. Senior Brand Designer, Campaigns - Canva (click link for job posting)

    Summary: As a Senior Designer at Canva's Manila office, you will lead the design direction for high-profile global marketing campaigns across various media, ensuring consistent and high-quality visuals that align with Canva's brand values. This role involves collaborating with art directors, copywriters, and motion designers to develop creative concepts, executing designs, and mentoring junior designers.

    Salary Estimate: ₱40,000 - ₱50,000 annually.
    Location: Manila, NCR, Philippines

  5. Digitial Design Lead, UI/UX - Canva (click link for job posting)

    Summary: As a Design Lead at Canva, you will mentor a team of Digital Designers, shape the vision and strategy for Canva's marketing website experiences, and ensure high-quality, cohesive brand storytelling. This role involves coaching designers, optimizing workflows, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful user experiences aligned with marketing goals.

    Salary Estimate: AUD 180,000 - 200,000 annually.
    Location: Melbourne & Sydney, Australia (2 roles)

  6. Digitial Design Lead, UI/UX - Canva (click link for job posting)

    Summary: As a Design Lead at Canva, you will mentor a team of Digital Designers, shape the vision and strategy for Canva's marketing website experiences, and ensure high-quality, cohesive brand storytelling. This role involves coaching designers, optimizing workflows, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful user experiences aligned with marketing goals.

    Salary Estimate: NZD 180,000 - 200,000 annually.
    Location: Auckland, New Zealand

  7. Associate Creative Director, South East Asia - Canva (click link for job posting)

    Summary: As an Associate Creative Director at Canva for Southeast Asia, you will lead and oversee all creative efforts in the region, focusing on Indonesia and the Philippines. You'll ensure Canva’s brand resonates locally while aligning with global standards.

    Salary Estimate: IDR 600,000,000 to IDR 900,000,000 annually.
    Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

  8. Keep your eye on the career page if you are interested in new roles at Canva!

  9. And finally, remember to look into past editions I sent out, some roles may still be open

“The Importance of Lifelong Learning: How to Keep Growing as a Designer”

What I tell my designers what’s important, cause being a designer isn’t just about making things look pretty—it’s about constantly evolving. You’re jumping from one project to the next, fine-tuning your skills, and keeping up with the latest trends, tools, and challenges. But here’s the catch: staying current isn’t enough. The real secret to thriving in this fast-paced, ever-changing field? Lifelong learning. Yep, you’ve got to keep growing—whether you’re fresh out of design school or you’ve been in the game for years.

The truth is, adopting a mindset of continuous growth will not only help you keep up but will actually push your creativity to new heights. As legendary designer Massimo Vignelli said, “The life of a designer is a life of fight. Fight against the ugliness.” And that fight? It’s never over. There’s always more to learn, explore, and create.

So, let’s talk about how you can stay on top of your game, no matter where you are in your design journey. Ready to level up? Here are some no-nonsense ways to keep growing as a designer:

Stay Curious: Curiosity didn’t just kill the cat—it made designers smarter. Keep your eyes peeled for new trends, tools, and design philosophies. Subscribe to design blogs, binge on webinars, and dive into online courses. Platforms like Skillshare, Udemy, and LinkedIn Learning are packed with resources to sharpen your skills and teach you something new. Never stop exploring.

Seek Feedback: Look, nobody’s perfect (except maybe some of your Instagram posts), so get comfortable with feedback. Ask your colleagues, clients, or mentors for input on your work. Constructive criticism is the secret sauce that helps you level up. It’s like the cheat code for becoming a better designer.

Challenge Yourself: If you’re not feeling a little uncomfortable, you’re probably not growing. So, take on projects that make you sweat. Experiment with new styles, try out unfamiliar software, or jump into industries you’ve never worked in before. You’ll be surprised at how much growth happens when you’re pushing your boundaries.

Read Widely: Designers, meet your new best friend: books. And not just design books. Expand your mind with reads on psychology, philosophy, business, and leadership. The more you know about the world around you, the more you can apply those ideas to your design work. You’ll start connecting dots in ways that’ll make your work stand out. Trust me.

Collaborate: Two heads are better than one, and five are better than two. Don’t be afraid to work with other designers—or even professionals from completely different fields. Collaboration sparks fresh ideas, new perspectives, and creative breakthroughs you wouldn’t have come up with on your own. Remember, creativity loves company.

Do all this with intention and curiosity. You can’t fake any of these!

Love,
Sid.
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