Canva is hiring: Creative Director, North America Advertising in San Francisco

What you'd be doing in this role:US Advertising Creative Direction Lead the creative direction for Canva's advertising in the US, our largest and most strategic market Oversee the development and execution of integrated campaigns across TV, digital, social, OOH, and performance channels Create bold, culturally relevant campaigns that connect with audiences and drive growth Build and manage an always-on creative capability that enables rapid testing, iteration, and optimization at scale Embed insights, trends, and data into creative work to increase impact Manage in-house teams and agency partners to deliver high-quality execution Advertising Craft Leadership Develop and maintain global creative standards and frameworks for advertising Partner with regional creative teams to share toolkits, frameworks, and fresh ideas Facilitate global creative reviews and provide hands-on guidance where needed Foster continuous learning, mentorship, and collaboration across regions to build a global culture of feedback, growth, and creative excellence. Brand and Campaign Excellence Raise the bar on storytelling and design to help Canva stand out in a competitive market Shape messaging and creative platforms that resonate locally and stay aligned globally Encourage experimentation and learning from what works (and what doesn't) Drive innovation across formats and platforms, from traditional media to emerging channels Agency and Production Management Manage US creative resourcing across in-house, agency, and specialist partners Shape and evolve our global agency partner model to enable seamless collaboration and top-tier execution Work closely with central ops to scale creative systems while maintaining quality and speed Team Leadership and Development Build and lead a high-performing creative team in the US Develop an always-on creative model that empowers teams to move quickly while maintaining craft standards Create a culture where people feel safe to take risks, grow, and do their best work Provide mentorship and creative guidance to regional creative teams Champion inclusion, collaboration, and regional empowerment across Canva's global creative teams Cross-functional Partnership Collaborate closely with marketing, growth, and product leaders in the US and globally Translate business goals into creative strategies that deliver results Align global and regional teams to ensure consistency without losing local nuance You will thrive in this role if you have:Professional Experience 12+ years in senior creative leadership roles, across both agency and in-house Proven success leading major advertising campaigns in the US Experience mentoring and managing creative teams across multiple markets Strong understanding of consumer tech or direct-to-consumer brands Expertise across brand and performance creative, across digital and traditional channels Skills & Attributes A standout portfolio that shows excellence in storytelling and advertising craft Strategic mindset with the ability to connect creative ideas to business impact Empathetic mentor with a collaborative, people-first approach Confident communicator and presenter, comfortable influencing at all levels Thrives in fast-paced, global environments Culturally aware and globally minded, with a passion for creating resonant work across markets Our Values & Culture At Canva, we believe success and impact go hand in hand. If you're excited by the idea of shaping a brand with real purpose, surrounded by curious, creative people who are genuinely in it together, you'll feel right at home here. We make hiring decisions based on your skills, experience and our overall assessment of what we observed and learnt in the hiring process. Other stuff to know We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture.