Nordics Design Lead (12 month FTC)
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About the Position
Nordics Design Lead (12 month FTC)
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About the Company
Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.
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Thanks for stopping by. We know job descriptions can feel a bit formulaic sometimes, but we promise Canva is anything but. If you’re drawn to what we’re building and you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Team
The International Content Group is on a mission to build the most valuable content library in the world. We sit within the International Supergroup and work closely with Content & Discovery, Marketing, SEO, and in-market teams to deliver truly local content - high-quality templates and elements that reflect local culture, meet user needs, and drive engagement and growth at scale. We’re a team of builders: AI-native, fast-moving, and obsessed with getting the details right.
About the Role
As our Country Design Lead for Sweden, you’ll shape the creative direction of Canva’s content for one of our key growth markets - making sure everything we put out feels genuinely local, culturally resonant, and valuable to Swedish users. This is a hands-on role that sits right at the intersection of design craft, cultural insight, and strategic execution.
Responsibilities
- Developing and driving the creative direction for the Swedish market, translating country strategy into culturally relevant templates and elements across social media, presentations, websites, and print
- Overseeing content creation and curation - from design kits and campaign assets to creator briefs - ensuring outputs meet Canva’s standards for visual quality and cultural authenticity
- Leveraging AI tools and scalable workflows to accelerate content production without sacrificing craft
- Leading quality control across all content outputs, maintaining alignment with brand guidelines and high design standards
- Managing and mentoring local freelance designers and creators, providing clear briefs, structured feedback, and ongoing direction
- Building strong working relationships with the Country Content Strategy Lead, Marketing, SEO, and Community teams to align on creative goals and execution
- Conducting content audits and performance analysis to surface gaps, opportunities, and areas for improvement
Requirements
- Strong design portfolio that demonstrates both visual craft and cultural sensitivity
- Genuine excitement about using AI tools to generate, iterate, and scale content
- Deep understanding of Swedish culture, design aesthetics, and consumer behaviour
- Comfortable juggling multiple workstreams and shifting priorities in a fast-moving environment
- Experience working with freelancers or creators
- Strong collaborator who builds trust quickly - across teams, functions, and time zones
Nice to Have
- Experience with content creation
- Experience with mentoring
- Experience with performance analysis
We Offer
- Opportunity to shape the creative direction of a key growth market
- Work with a dynamic and innovative team
- Chance to leverage AI tools for creative acceleration
About the Company
Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.
Hey, g’day, mabuhay, kia ora, 你好, hallo, vítejte!
Thanks for stopping by. We know job descriptions can feel a bit formulaic sometimes, but we promise Canva is anything but. If you’re drawn to what we’re building and you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you.
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