Head of Product Design - Growth

Canva is seeking a Head of Product Design for the Growth Supergroup to lead design vision and strategy, manage a team of design leaders, and partner with cross-functional teams. The role is based in Sydney with hybrid work, requiring experience in product-led growth, AI-first design, and team development.

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Head of Product Design - Growth

Canva is seeking a Head of Product Design for the Growth Supergroup to lead design vision and strategy, manage a team of design leaders, and partner with cross-functional teams. The role is based in Sydney with hybrid work, requiring experience in product-led growth, AI-first design, and team development.

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AI-enabledHybridFull-timeDirectorDesign Vision

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU

Work Model

Hybrid: flexibility to work remotely and come together on campus for meaningful in-person collaboration

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior leadership: Head of Product Design

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

Design visionDesign strategyProduct-led growthB2C SaaSAI toolsPrototypingData literacyExperimentationLeadershipCoachingCross-functional collaboration

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingCommunicationInfluenceStrategic thinkingDetail-orientedAdaptability

Key Responsibilities

•Setting and driving design vision and strategy across the Growth Supergroup, connecting design decisions to real growth outcomes
•Leading, coaching, and growing a team of design leaders and senior designers — building a high-performing, craft-driven culture
•Partnering with cross-functional leaders across Product, Engineering, Data, and Marketing to shape strategy and roadmap decisions
•Championing an AI-first, prototype-driven approach to problem solving
•Establishing quality standards and design processes that scale across multiple groups and product surfaces
•Identifying opportunities for experimentation and innovation that drive activation, engagement, and retention
•Influencing and aligning stakeholders, including founder & exec level, across Canva to deliver cohesive, high-quality end-to-end user experiences

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