Senior 3D Designer

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.

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Where and how you can work

Our flagship campus is in Sydney, Australia but Prague is home to part of our European operations. And with that, you'll have choice in how you work, we trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.

What you’d be doing in this role

As a Senior 3D Designer within our Mockups group, you will play a pivotal role in driving the quality and innovation of our 3D content while closely collaborating with our Program Manager and Content Lead. This is a senior-level design role focused on producing outstanding 3D content and mentoring two designers to achieve their full potential.

You’ll be an integral part of the team, contributing your technical expertise and creativity to support the team’s goals, while working alongside the Program Manager and Art director to align 3D efforts with overall content strategies and priorities.

As Canva scales, change continues to be part of our DNA. While this gives a flavor of your responsibilities, they will likely evolve.

At the moment, this role is focused on:

• Innovate and Explore: Work on projects involving the creation of new products and processes. This includes learning new tools and workflows, solving unique challenges, and embracing the unknown to build innovative solutions.
• Lead 3D Design: Drive the creation of high-quality 3D assets, such as models, textures, and animations, to elevate Canva’s user experience.
• Coach and Mentor: Support two 3D designers by fostering their technical skills, design thinking, and professional growth.
• Optimize Workflows: Streamline the 3D production pipeline to improve efficiency and scalability while maintaining creative excellence.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with product managers, engineers, and designers to ensure 3D content aligns with project objectives and user needs.
• Set Quality Standards: Establish and maintain quality benchmarks for 3D content, providing feedback and support to ensure consistency.
• Drive Initiatives Forward: Take ownership of key 3D projects, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables exceed expectations.

What we're looking for

You’re probably a match if:

• You’re a 3D Expert: You have proven experience in 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering, with a strong portfolio showcasing your technical skills and creativity.
• You’re a Mentor: You’ve coached or led other designers, helping them grow their skills and confidence.
• You’re Collaborative: You thrive in cross-functional teams, communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• You’re a Problem-Solver: You excel at identifying challenges and developing innovative solutions that push boundaries.
• You’re Adaptable and Curious: You thrive in environments where no two projects are the same. You’re excited to work on new products, learn unfamiliar tools, and experiment with processes that have never been done before.
• You’re Organized: You can manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing quality, speed, and team dynamics.
• You’re Detail-Oriented: You have a sharp eye for technical and artistic detail, ensuring every project meets high standards.
• You’re Forward-Thinking: You stay up-to-date with trends in 3D design and technology, bringing fresh insights to the team.

What you will learn and how you'll develop at Canva
When hired for the Senior 3D Designer position, you can expect to learn and develop in several key areas:

• Leadership and Mentoring: Refine your coaching and leadership skills, helping team members grow while driving team success.
• Advanced 3D Techniques: Push the boundaries of 3D design by exploring new tools, techniques, and workflows in a fast-paced environment.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with diverse teams across the globe, developing strong communication and project management skills.
• Strategic Design Thinking: Align 3D design with user needs and business goals, contributing to Canva’s global impact.
• Innovation and Creativity: Stay at the cutting edge of 3D design, experimenting with new ideas and bringing them to life.

By joining Canva’s Mockups group, you’ll not only create world-class 3D designs but also play a pivotal role in shaping the future of 3D content at Canva. Together, we’ll empower the world to design.

About the Team

Canva’s journey in the Czech Republic began with the game-changing acquisition of Liberec-founded Smartmockups in 2021. This strategic move enabled us to leverage our expertise in standalone products and dive into the development of innovative product visualization features with the goal of bringing mockups to millions of Canva users worldwide.

In the Czech Republic, our dedicated team of 40 talented Canvanauts is diligently leading the creation of cutting-edge mockup products. In addition, we're actively engaged in many other magic projects, keeping our innovative spirit alive.

While our team may be relatively small, we have a tremendous impact on the global stage, reaching hundreds of millions of users worldwide. Collaborating closely with Canvanauts in offices across Europe, Australia, the Philippines, and China, we work tirelessly to provide the best possible design solutions to our diverse and ever-growing user base.

Join us at Canva and experience the power of creativity, innovation, and global collaboration firsthand. Together, we're empowering the world to design. 💪

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

Here's a taste of what's on offer:

• 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

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.