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Senior Graphics and Illustration Specialist - 12 Month FTCCanva · Melbourne, VIC, au
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Senior Graphics and Illustration Specialist - 12 Month FTC

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🗓️ Posted 2026-09-23 Melbourne, VIC, au Full-time Hybrid Advertising Arts Media
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market A$7,500–A$10,833/mo

About the Company

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 Sydney campus is uniquely Canva - an extension of our Surry Hills neighbourhood. It's a thoughtfully designed space with plenty of room to collaborate, focus, and connect. Collingwood is home to our Melbourne campus - a vibrant, creative hub for connection and impactful work.

About the 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.

Responsibilities

  • ● Own the end-to-end production of locally relevant graphics and illustration content.
  • ● Set visual direction and provide high-quality craft feedback across the team.
  • ● Shape AI-assisted workflows, including AI-generated content, from experimentation through to publication.
  • ● Use data, search signals and market insights to identify content opportunities.
  • ● Translate strategy into clear creative priorities and production plans.
  • ● Ensure assets meet Canva's standards for graphics and illustration craft, metadata and discoverability.
  • ● Collaborate with regional, platform and operational teams to improve production.
  • ● Share expertise through Canva's Motion and Illustration team.

Requirements

  • ● Strong craft in graphics and illustration.
  • ● Strong creative direction and critique skills, setting a clear visual direction, guiding other creatives, and giving high-quality craft feedback.
  • ● Hands-on experience with AI-assisted production.
  • ● Ability to use data and insights to inform creative decisions without losing sight of craft.
  • ● Ability to connect creative decisions with user needs and broader goals.
  • ● Curiosity about different cultures and care about creating content that feels genuinely local.
  • ● Comfort with collaborating with others while being comfortable owning your work.

Nice to Have

  • ● Motion design skills.

Application Notes

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.