Director of Agency Partnerships, Canva
$244-324k
+ Equity packages
Publishing and design platform
Posted today
Publishing and design platform
1001+ employees
Posted today
$244-324k
+ Equity packages
1001+ employees
Company mission
To empower businesses to design anything, and publish it anywhere.
Role
Who you are
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in agencies and program development in a related field, ideally in SaaS, design, or creative industries
- Proven experience in building and scaling programs that engage and incentivize partners, ideally within SaaS, design, or creative industries
- Strong understanding of design and implementation agencies, including their workflows, challenges, and client delivery models
- Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders, foster trust, and create long-lasting partnerships
What the job involves
- As the Director of Agency Partnerships, you’ll shape and lead the strategy to make Canva the go-to platform for agencies everywhere
- From encouraging agencies to adopt Canva internally, to helping them deliver client projects and train others using Canva, this role is about creating meaningful partnerships that drive real impact
- You’ll also design innovative incentive programs, including referral bonuses, to ensure agencies are not just engaged but actively champion Canva
- This role is about more than managing partnerships; it’s about leading a global transformation in how agencies create, collaborate, and deliver value to their clients
- You’ll work with agencies of all sizes, from boutique design studios to large-scale implementation firms, empowering them to thrive in a world increasingly defined by visual-first communication
- Shape a Global Agency Strategy: You’ll develop and lead a global strategy for Canva’s Agency Partner Program, focusing on engaging design and implementation agencies
- This includes creating a clear value proposition and ensuring Canva fits seamlessly into their workflows
- Drive Canva Adoption: You will develop and execute strategies to help agencies integrate Canva into their internal operations, replacing legacy tools and enhancing collaboration, efficiency, and creativity across their teams
- Create Training and Enablement Programs: Design initiatives that encourage agencies to train their teams and clients on Canva, positioning them as experts and advocates for Canva’s platform
- Empower Agencies to Deliver Client Projects in Canva: You will position Canva as the platform of choice for agencies to create, collaborate, and deliver work to clients
- You’ll ensure agencies have the tools, training, and support they need to deliver exceptional client outcomes with Canva
- Incentivize Agencies with Rewards and Recognition: - Design and implement strategic incentive programs that drive engagement and adoption, including referral bonuses and co-marketing opportunities
- Recognize and celebrate agencies that excel in delivering client success through Canva, strengthening their partnership with Canva and fostering loyalty
- Build Meaningful Relationships Across the Agency Ecosystem: Work closely with senior leaders at design and implementation agencies, understanding their unique needs and challenges while positioning Canva as a trusted partner in their growth
- Empower agencies to adapt to the visual communication era
- You will help agencies stay ahead of a changing landscape, where companies increasingly rely on visual storytelling to connect, communicate, and stand out
Application process
- Please note that interviews are conducted virtually
Our take
Launched in 2013, Canva is a free online visual communications and collaboration platform. It features a vast range of templates including presentations, websites, and social media graphics, plus a huge library of fonts, stock photography, illustrations, video footage, and audio clips.
With the aim to empower 100% of the world to communicate in ways that were once limited to the 1%, Canva was founded on the belief that people shouldn’t need to understand complex software to unlock their creativity. Simplicity is central to Canva’s offering, its straightforward drag-and-drop user interface avoiding complex tools that require training. This approach has been hugely popular and has been key in setting the company apart in the market, with 85% of the Fortune 500 now using the site.
More recently, Canva has broadened its offerings through a number of acquisitions and now offers a full visual communications platform, featuring stock content, innovative editing features, and data visualization. Zeetings, Pexels & Pixabay, Kaleido, Smartmockups and Flourish have all joined Canva, and the business is well set to continue leading and innovating in the space.
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Funding (last 2 of 12 rounds)
May 2024
$400m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Sep 2021
$200m
LATE VC
Total funding: $968.6m
Company benefits
- Flexible hours and a hybrid working model which values work-life balance and gives you the option to choose how you best work
- Equity options to be truly a part of the Canva journey Unique and flexible leave so you can recharge, give back, support others or focus on your own professional development
- Our very own Canva University, internal coaching and Employee Assistance Programs to help you be your best self
- An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for you to spend as you choose on personal education, wellbeing, home office and social connection. You know better than anyone how to Vibe & Thrive!
- Virtual and in-office clubs, events and celebrations for you to connect with your teammates
- Canva For Good program matching your not-for-profit donations, Force for Good leave (3 paid volunteering days) and a range of sustainability and ethical initiatives to get involved in
- Support for family and carers including a parental leave policy that prioritises inclusivity recognises the diverse representations of modern families
Company values
- Make complex things simple - You aim for the most simple, intuitive and effective solution to any problem.
- Set crazy big goals and make them happen - If you like to dream big, and take on challenges that both scare and excite you, you’ll love uniting with a team to achieve a common goal.
- Be a force for good - You want to make Canva and the world a better place through positive actions.
- Empower others - Learning to share your lego is key to the Canva experience. Change is constant, so we all need to be able to adapt, pass on our knowledge, and learn new skills.
- Pursue excellence - Leading by example and maintaining a high bar is how you can pursue excellence at Canva.
- Be a good human - Respect, kindness and open minds drive this value. We appreciate and accept everyone for who they are, as they are. This counts for you too!
Company HQ
Surry Hills, NSW
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Leadership
Cameron Adams
(CPO)Cameron studied at the University of Melbourne before working as a Developer and Designer for Eclipse and Google for a combined 5 years. They then founded Fluent.io in 2011, and Canva in July 2012.
Melanie Perkins
(CEO)Having studied at the University of Western Australia, Melanie first founded Fusion Books in 2007 and and co-founded Canva in 2012. Melanie is now CEO of Canva.
Cliff Obrecht
(COO)Having studied at the University of Western Australia, Cliff spent 5 years as Managing Director of Fusion Books. They left this role in 2013, having co-founded Canva with Melanie and Cameron the previous year.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Canva
Jennie Rogerson (Head of People)
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