Lead UI/UX Designer
Are you an accomplished Lead UI/UX Designer looking for a new challenge? This role involves leading and mentoring a team of talented designers to create impactful marketing surfaces.
About the Role
We're seeking an experienced Lead UI/UX Designer to join our MarTech Experience Sub-Group. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for elevating design quality and fostering a culture of growth and collaboration among designers.
You'll lead and coach multiple Digital Designers, empowering them to grow, improve their craft, and achieve their professional goals. Your coaching will be instrumental in helping them navigate their roles effectively.
The ideal candidate has strong background in end-to-end UX/UI design, with hands-on experience in creating impactful marketing surfaces. A portfolio showcasing outstanding website design projects and experience in conversion rate optimization (CRO) to drive measurable metrics is essential.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a talented team of designers, engineers, and marketers to create engaging user experiences that drive business results.
Responsibilities
* Coaching and Leadership: Mentor and coach multiple Digital Designers to empower them to grow and improve their craft.
* Design Strategy and Vision: Collaborate with Group Leadership and stakeholders to establish a clear vision and strategy for website experiences that align with Marketing's goals.
* Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Work closely with Program Managers, Designers, Engineers, and Marketing leads to align team roadmap to Marketing goals, prioritizing delivering the highest impact to Canva.
* Elevating Design Craft: Set high standards for quality and creativity, provide guidance, and foster an environment that values impactful storytelling and design excellence.
* Prioritization and Efficiency: Help design leads prioritize workloads and resourcing to ensure focus on the highest-value initiatives, ensuring a balance between short-term goals and long-term strategic projects.
Requirements
* Strong background in end-to-end UX/UI design with hands-on experience in creating impactful marketing surfaces.
* A portfolio showcasing outstanding website design projects and experience in conversion rate optimization (CRO) to drive measurable metrics.
* Effective Communication: Excellent communicator who can simplify complex ideas, ensuring clarity and alignment among cross-functional stakeholders.
* Collaborative and User-Centric: True team player who values cross-functional collaboration, user research, and using data to drive design decisions.
Benefits
* Equity packages: Share in the company's success and growth.
* Inclusive parental leave policy: Support all parents & carers with generous leave options.
* Vibe & Thrive allowance: Empower your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more.
What We Offer
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.