Overview
The Canva Designer plays a central role in producing high-quality, editable designs in Canva for Design Pickle’s clients. This role focuses on turning creative requests into visually compelling assets, ranging from social media posts and marketing templates to presentations and light animations, while ensuring brand consistency, efficient turnaround, and platform-native functionality. Designers in this role work exclusively in Canva and are expected to deeply understand its full feature set.
Work hours : 9 : 00 AM - 6 : 00 PM PST / EST
Scope of Work
Design & Execution
- Create, adapt, and deliver design requests exclusively in Canva, including social media graphics, marketing collateral, presentations, pitch decks, and print-ready files.
- Rebuild and convert files from external formats (PDFs, Adobe files, etc.) into fully editable Canva templates with proper structure, fonts, and design elements.
- Use advanced Canva tools such as Magic Resize, Smartmockups, and Brand Hub to ensure designs are scalable, platform-ready, and brand-compliant.
- Set up reusable design systems in Canva with locked elements, text styles, and layout guides to support scalable workflows and client flexibility.
Collaboration & Workflow
Coordinate with Project Managers, Art Directors, Team Coordinators, and Quality Specialists to align on project requirements and ensure smooth delivery.Provide clear, context-rich communication through internal tools and delivery notes (direct client interaction is typically limited to handoff messaging).Utilize Canva features like Version History, Comments, and Folders to support collaboration and maintain organized file structures.Navigate Canva’s limitations (e.g., typography control, animation timing, asset management) with creative problem-solving and platform-native workarounds.Leverage Canva’s built-in animation and video features to create dynamic content when required.Ideal Profile
Requirements
Advanced proficiency in Canva, with a portfolio showcasing editable Canva templates converted from PDFs or Adobe filesStrong application of Brand Kits across social, marketing, and presentation formatsDesign work using features like Magic Resize, Smartmockups, and animationAbility to build reusable, scalable templates using locked elements, brand styles, and layout controlsStrong understanding of Canva’s strengths and limitations, and ability to work natively within themFamiliarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and / or FigmaAffinity Suite experience (Affinity Designer, Photo, or Publisher) is a strong plusExcellent organizational skills, with experience using Canva Folders and Brand Hub for asset managementDemonstrated ability to deliver high volumes of quality design work quickly and accuratelyStrong collaboration and communication skills within internal creative and project teamsBonus Experience (Preferred, Not Required)
Experience working in Canva for Teams environmentsWorking with enterprise-level brand guidelines across a wide variety of use casesFamiliarity with Canva Docs or Charts for branded content developmentAwareness of Canva’s integrations (e.g., Slack, Google Drive, social publishing tools)Important : Brine Program
Before fully joining, you’ll go through a 2-week evaluation period called Brine during PST business hours. You’ll complete real design tasks to show your skills and speed. This step is required to move forward.What’s on Offer?
Work from anywhereFixed weekly hoursOn-time, reliable payAdobe Creative Cloud includedGlobal creative teamReal Creative GrowthCulture that inspiresCreative speaker seriesSeniority level
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