Program Manager - Brand Studio
Job Description
Join 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 work
Our flagship campus is in Sydney, Australia but we engage our Contractors all over the world to help us meet our crazy big goals. As a Contractor or Freelancer at Canva, you can work fully remotely in the country outlined above, meaning you have ultimate flexibility. Please note, this is a 3-month contract starting ASAP, with full time hours.
What you’d be doing in this role
We’re seeking a Brand Program Manager (3-month contract) to oversee brand requests and project briefs through the creative and production workflows. In this role, you’ll manage timelines, ensure tasks are completed on schedule, set clear expectations with internal clients, and act as the central point of connection between our creative, brand, production, and client teams throughout the project lifecycle. You’re highly organized, process-driven, and an excellent communicator, with a strong focus on effective problem-solving and driving efficiency. Our team Mission is “to become the most loved brand in the world”. The Canva Creative team delivers brand assets, communications and advertising campaigns that are consistently, magically and unmistakingly Canva.
What you'll do
Lead key projects from brief to creative delivery, including:
Branding and toolkit projects, managing them through production and final creative delivery.
Experiential brand development projects, guiding them from concept to completion.
Be a tactical operator with a keen eye for detail and a passion for project management, creative development, and client relations.
Proactively identify opportunities to enhance and streamline processes and systems, supporting a fast-growing, global team.
Support the Brand Studio Lead Project Manager by intake of weekly project requests and managing ongoing project timelines and deliverables.
Collaborate with external partners and agencies to ensure the highest standard of creative quality, production, and delivery.
Work alongside the Operations Lead, Marketing, and Creative Leads to prioritize projects and develop efficient resourcing strategies.
Facilitate regular cross-functional communications and foster strong relationships with key partners across teams.
You're probably a match if
You have experience working in Creative/Branding Agencies or Marketing organizations.
You’ve successfully managed a variety of projects, developing timelines, resourcing teams, and setting and tracking priorities.
You’ve led projects like branding and identity development, experiential initiatives, in-product projects, and broader marketing campaigns.
You’re comfortable using Project Management and Creative Resourcing tools like Monday, Jira, Asana/Trello, and Slack.
You’ve thrived in fast-paced, often ambiguous environments and can manage cross-functional teams with ease.
You have strong organizational and people skills, with the ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and multitask.
You’re self-driven, detail-oriented, and able to keep things moving forward in a rapidly changing environment.
To apply
Please complete our application form and include links to your portfolio and any social media accounts you’ve managed or contributed to. Whether it’s a personal blog, brand account, or freelance work, we’d love to see how you engage audiences and bring brands to life online!
Other stuff to know
We make hiring decisions to engage contractors based on your experience, skills and passion. When you signify interest in the opportunity, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the contractor-accreditation interview process.
Please note that contractor-accreditation meetings are conducted virtually.
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!
Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.
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Program Manager - Brand Studio
Job Description
Join 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 work
Our flagship campus is in Sydney, Australia but we engage our Contractors all over the world to help us meet our crazy big goals. As a Contractor or Freelancer at Canva, you can work fully remotely in the country outlined above, meaning you have ultimate flexibility. Please note, this is a 3-month contract starting ASAP, with full time hours.
What you’d be doing in this role
We’re seeking a Brand Program Manager (3-month contract) to oversee brand requests and project briefs through the creative and production workflows. In this role, you’ll manage timelines, ensure tasks are completed on schedule, set clear expectations with internal clients, and act as the central point of connection between our creative, brand, production, and client teams throughout the project lifecycle. You’re highly organized, process-driven, and an excellent communicator, with a strong focus on effective problem-solving and driving efficiency. Our team Mission is “to become the most loved brand in the world”. The Canva Creative team delivers brand assets, communications and advertising campaigns that are consistently, magically and unmistakingly Canva.
What you'll do
Lead key projects from brief to creative delivery, including:
Branding and toolkit projects, managing them through production and final creative delivery.
Experiential brand development projects, guiding them from concept to completion.
Be a tactical operator with a keen eye for detail and a passion for project management, creative development, and client relations.
Proactively identify opportunities to enhance and streamline processes and systems, supporting a fast-growing, global team.
Support the Brand Studio Lead Project Manager by intake of weekly project requests and managing ongoing project timelines and deliverables.
Collaborate with external partners and agencies to ensure the highest standard of creative quality, production, and delivery.
Work alongside the Operations Lead, Marketing, and Creative Leads to prioritize projects and develop efficient resourcing strategies.
Facilitate regular cross-functional communications and foster strong relationships with key partners across teams.
You're probably a match if
You have experience working in Creative/Branding Agencies or Marketing organizations.
You’ve successfully managed a variety of projects, developing timelines, resourcing teams, and setting and tracking priorities.
You’ve led projects like branding and identity development, experiential initiatives, in-product projects, and broader marketing campaigns.
You’re comfortable using Project Management and Creative Resourcing tools like Monday, Jira, Asana/Trello, and Slack.
You’ve thrived in fast-paced, often ambiguous environments and can manage cross-functional teams with ease.
You have strong organizational and people skills, with the ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and multitask.
You’re self-driven, detail-oriented, and able to keep things moving forward in a rapidly changing environment.
To apply
Please complete our application form and include links to your portfolio and any social media accounts you’ve managed or contributed to. Whether it’s a personal blog, brand account, or freelance work, we’d love to see how you engage audiences and bring brands to life online!
Other stuff to know
We make hiring decisions to engage contractors based on your experience, skills and passion. When you signify interest in the opportunity, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the contractor-accreditation interview process.
Please note that contractor-accreditation meetings are conducted virtually.
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!
Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.