Job Description

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.

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Where and how you can work

Our flagship office is in Sydney, Australia, but we've made our way from down under to a hub in San Francisco, which is now home to our US operations. We offer flexibility in how and where 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. 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.

As the Head of Global Content Partnerships, you will evolve and elevate Canva’s content partnerships program, positioning it as an in-demand partner for the world’s largest brands. This senior leader will develop and execute a comprehensive strategy that drives content innovation, branded content, and AI initiatives, ensuring Canva’s long-term growth and success. You will own the entire partnership lifecycle from prospecting to ongoing partner engagement and maximise the ROI of our content partnerships by negotiating favourable terms and unlocking new revenue opportunities. This role also requires building and leading a high-performing partnerships team to bring this ambitious vision to life.

At the moment, this role is focused on:

• Evolving Canva’s global content partnerships into a best-in-class program, making us a partner of choice for the world’s most iconic brands

• Developing and executing a long-term growth strategy focused on branded content, AI-driven innovation, and ecosystem expansion

• Building and deepening strategic relationships with current and future partners, and enhancing onboarding and engagement processes

• Establishing scalable engagement models to ensure seamless partner experiences and consistent value delivery

• Maximising the value and impact of partnerships through smart negotiations and performance optimization

• Leading and empowering a high-performing team to execute the vision and push the boundaries of what’s possible

• Collaborating cross-functionally with content, product, marketing, and revenue teams to align partnerships with Canva’s strategic goals

• Staying ahead of industry trends across content, AI, and design to unlock opportunities and keep Canva at the cutting edge

You're probably a match if

• You’re a strategic partnerships leader with a track record of driving high-impact change in fast-paced environments

• You bring deep experience in structuring bespoke content deals, negotiating win-win outcomes, and maximising ROI

• You’ve built and led high-performing teams, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration

• You excel at designing scalable programs that streamline partner engagement and deliver operational excellence

• You blend commercial acumen with creative problem-solving, using data to inform strategy and unlock growth

• You’re a natural relationship builder who inspires trust, aligns diverse stakeholders, and champions long-term value

About the team

Canva would not exist without content. Our templates, photos, fonts, stock media and more play a critical and pivotal role in empowering our users to design anything and publish anywhere. Content has far-reaching business impact and is a key driver of user acquisition, retention and revenue

The Content Group's mission is to build the most diverse, inspiring & truly local content library in the world. The Content Group is responsible for expanding, amplifying, and improving our content library of over 130 million elements and templates to drive engagement with our diverse user bases and unlock new growth frontiers. Partnerships play a key role in delivering against this vision by working with the world's leading content companies and brands to bring inspiring, iconic, and diverse content to the Canva platform.

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

• Health benefits plans to support you and your wellbeing

• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution

• 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.

At Canva we value fairness, and we strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation whilst ensuring internal equity within the team in each region. We make hiring decisions based on your skills, experience and our overall assessment of what we observed and learnt in the hiring process. The target salary range for this position is 205k to 312k. When calculating offers, we make salary decisions based on market data and candidates' skills and experience.

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.