Canva

Senior Visual Designer (Video)

Canva

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · Full Time

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4 hours ago
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Overview

Join a globally recognized design company in Sydney as a Senior Visual Designer specializing in video content. This role emphasizes creating adaptable, trend-informed video templates and motion graphics usable by millions of users on platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. You will collaborate closely with multiple teams to maintain alignment and innovate content within the product.

Core Responsibilities

  • Create short-form video templates, storytelling frameworks, and trend-inspired content accessible for widespread user customization.
  • Translate dynamic cultural and platform-specific trends into versatile creative assets.
  • Develop engaging video sequences, hooks, transitions, and narratives that mirror actual content consumption behaviors.
  • Work in synergy with Content Studio, Product, and Video teams to ensure cohesive project outcomes.
  • Balance speed of delivery with high-quality craftsmanship and scalability of design assets.
  • Engage in trend analysis, content forecasting, and collaborative creative reviews.
  • Contribute to innovative experiments involving motion design, video editing, and AI-driven content creation techniques.

Desired Candidate Profile

  • Expertise with social media platforms and understanding of content that attracts audience interest.
  • Capability to convert social media trends into widely usable design templates targeted at non-professional users.
  • Proficiency in video editing, motion graphics, mobile-first storytelling, and creative pacing.
  • A strong interest in creator cultures and the transformation of short-form video content.
  • Skilled in collaboration, iterative design processes, and managing rapid production timelines.
  • Driven to enable users to express themselves creatively via social media video content.

Team and Culture

Become part of the Content Studio within a global content and discovery division that aims to empower users worldwide to design creatively. This team intersects culture, creativity, and innovative product development, collaborating with Video, Editing, AI, and Discovery units to maintain leadership in visual communication.

Benefits & Additional Information

  • Equity participation to share in company success.
  • Supportive and inclusive parental leave policies.
  • Annual allowance to enhance wellbeing, social connections, and workplace setup.
  • Flexible leave options promoting personal well-being and work-life balance.

The hiring process values skills, experiences, and cultural fit. Applicants are encouraged to specify pronouns and any accommodations needed for interviews, which are held virtually. Portfolios must be submitted, with password details included if applicable.

Work styles they’re looking for

Adaptability Creativity Time Management Collaboration Mobile-first storytelling Collaborative Project Work

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