Product Lead, Print

  • Full-time
  • Recruitment type: Permanent

Job Description

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.

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At Canva, our mission is to democratise design and empower creativity for anyone and everyone, on every platform. Inspired by a team of talented thinkers, an amazing culture and a remarkable growth trajectory – we’re out to change the world, one design at a time.

Since launch in August 2013, we have grown exponentially, amassing over 170 million monthly active users across 190 different countries who have created more than 8 Billion designs. We are one of the world’s fastest-growing technology companies and we have only achieved about 1% of what we want to do.

Where and how you can work

Our flagship campus is in Sydney. We also have a campus in Melbourne and co-working spaces in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. But you have a choice in where and how you work. That means if you want to do your thing in the office (if you're near one), at home or a bit of both, it's up to you.


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.

At Canva Print, we bring Canva designs into the real world. We’re an essential part of the Canva user experience with "Publish Anywhere" as our core mission pillar. Print is already a multi-million dollar product within Canva. It offers an incredible opportunity to work at a global scale on a product used by millions of users around the world. Print is a pivotal part of Canva’s revenue growth and overall success. We’re on a journey to grow rapidly...with your help!

The Canva Print mission is to empower the world to print any design, allowing everyone to bring their designs to life in the physical world and communicate effectively. Our ambition is to provide the best-in-class ease of use and reliability that Canva is known for to print with hundreds of high-quality products that are affordable, that get delivered to your door surprisingly fast no matter where you are in the world with a strong focus on ethical and environmentally-friendly practices, like our One Print One Tree initiative.

What you’ll do (responsibilities)

  • You will lead and coach a team of talented product managers within the Print group, contributing your craft expertise and leadership experience to help them develop, grow and achieve ambitious goals.
  • You will regularly review and refresh the vision, strategy and product roadmap for Canva Print through open and inclusive collaboration with the cross-functional leadership team.
  • Build a deep understanding of Canva Print’s competitive position in major markets and ensure we maintain a strong position that aligns with our growth targets.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with leaders in other groups, including broader company leadership, to facilitate goal alignment and ensure that the key needs of the Print business are met in a way that is responsive and adaptable to the needs of other groups.
  • Lead as a subject matter expert on the end-to-end user experience across key user segments within the Canva Print business and set priorities to continuously improve the core value and experience for users engaging with Canva Print.
  • Understand key company priorities and ensure the Print teams build products and experiences that contribute to Canva achieving it’s Crazy Big Goals.

What we’re looking for:

  • A seasoned Product leader with experience building high-performing and motivated teams behind great products loved by global audiences. You’ll bring experience from consumer businesses, preferably in the e-commerce domain.
  • You have a passion for creating delightful user experiences that contribute to sustained business growth.
  • You are comfortable leading with influence rather than authority.
  • You are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and lean into the detail when needed to drive towards successful project delivery.
  • You are naturally curious and seek to understand the context behind historical decisions and how they influence the decisions you are making today.
  • You inspire others to achieve their full potential and build strong, diverse and high performing teams.
  • You can speak to examples that demonstrate strong data literacy. You are accustomed to proactively seeking out and interpreting data, market insights, user research and cross-specialty input to make quick yet considered decisions.

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 stack of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.

What you can expect to learn in the Print Group at Canva

  • You will work with a world-class, multi-disciplinary team to achieve an ambitious vision and goals.
  • You will have meaningful input in setting and shaping the direction, strategy and success of Print in the years to come.
  • How to adapt to any situation in a hyper-growth environment where we are still developing the systems & process for operational excellence.
  • If you enjoy solving problems at scale, upholding high standards of excellence and integrity in the services you deliver then this could be the role for you!
  • You’ll push the boundaries of what you think is achievable.

Here's a taste of the benefits at Canva

  • Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too
  • 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.


Other stuff to know

One of our core values at Canva, “Being a force for good” means we are actively working towards a world that isn't just good for a small few, but one that’s good for everyone. We believe deeply that bringing together diversity of thoughts, perspectives and expression is key for building the best product for our equally diverse community. To achieve this, we need to constantly work towards making Canva the best place to work, for everyone.

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!

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.

Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.

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