Executive Creative Director, North America

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Executive Creative Director, North AmericaFull-timeRecruitment type: Permanent Compensation: USD 228000 - USD 301000 - yearlyCompany DescriptionJoin the team redefining how the world experiences design.Hey, g'day, mabuhay, kia ora, 你好, hallo, vítejte!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 workThis role is based in Sydney or San Francisco, California, and we’re looking for someone who calls it home. Our hybrid way of working gives you the flexibility to work remotely, and to come together on campus for meaningful in-person collaboration and connection when it matters most. We trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.Job DescriptionWhat you’d be doing in this roleAs 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.Canva is a world-leading design platform that empowers millions of people to design anything and publish anywhere. Our mission is to empower the world to design—and we're looking for a visionary creative leader to drive our advertising excellence across the US market. Position OverviewReporting to the North America CMO, this role combines strategic creative direction in our largest market. As Executive Creative Director, you’ll lead the creative direction and execution of our advertising efforts across North America. You’ll shape campaigns that are brave, insight-led, rooted in local storytelling and crafted for impact across TV, digital, social, performance, and emerging platforms. You’ll work closely with in-house teams and agency partners to deliver creative that builds brand love, drives growth, and reflects our distinctive voice in-market.We’re looking for a creative powerhouse with deep advertising and storytelling expertise, and a passion for growing both people and ideas. This role blends strategic vision with hands-on craft, and calls for someone who can inspire teams while delivering work that drives real results.This is a rare opportunity to help shape a brand with big ambitions. Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership and DevelopmentBuild and lead a high-performing creative team across the US, Australia and ManilaCreate a culture and conditions where people feel safe to take risks, grow, and do their best workProvide mentorship and creative guidance to regional creative teamsChampion inclusion, collaboration, and regional empowerment across Canva’s global creative teamsNA Advertising Creative LeadershipLead the creative direction for Canva’s advertising and content in the US, our largest and most strategic marketOversee the development and execution of world-class creative at every level of integrated campaigns: TV, digital, social, OOH, and performance channelsCreate bold, culturally relevant campaigns that connect with audiences and drive growthBuild and manage an always-on creative capability that enables rapid testing, iteration, and optimization at scaleEmbed insights, trends, and data into creative work to increase impactManage in-house teams and agency partners to deliver high-quality executionAdvertising Craft LeadershipDevelop and maintain creative standards and frameworks for advertising and contentPartner with regional creative teams to share toolkits, frameworks, and fresh ideasFacilitate creative reviews and provide hands-on guidance where neededFoster continuous learning, mentorship, and collaboration across regions to build a culture of feedback, growth, and creative excellence.Brand and Campaign ExcellenceRaise the bar on storytelling and design to help Canva stand out in a competitive marketShape messaging and creative platforms that resonate...