Licensing & Partnerships Manager
Licensing & Partnerships Manager
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Job Description
Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.
Hello gday mabuhay kia ora hallo vtejte!
Thanks for stopping by. We know job hunting can be a little time consuming and youre probably keen to find out whats on offer so well get straight to the point.
Where and how you can work
Our flagship office is in Sydney Australia but weve made our way from down under to a hub in San Francisco which is now home to our US operations. We offer flexibility in how and where you work. We trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.
About the team
As the Licensing & Partnerships Manager youll join Canvas Content Partnerships team a small but mighty group scaling our relationships with global licensing partners including music labels publishers and branded IP owners. Together youll drive the growth of our branded content library and help shape how iconic content shows up in Canva. Youll lead high-level negotiations and ensure the seamless integration of content into Canvas platform. With team members across Australia and North America youll play a key role in building processes that scale and delivering global impact.
This is a unique opportunity to shape Canvas branded IP strategy empowering millions of users to design with diverse high-quality content.
What youd be doing in this role
As Canva scales change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think thats all part of the fun. So this will give you the flavour of the type of things youll be working on when you start but this will likely evolve.
At the moment this role is focused on:
- Managing Canvas relationships with global licensing partners including music labels publishers entertainment studios and branded IP owners.
- Developing and executing partnership strategies to scale Canvas branded content offerings globally.
- Owning 1015 active partner relationships end-to-end from deal structuring to onboarding and performance tracking.
- Overseeing rights clearances including licensing agreements for music entertainment properties and other branded assets.
- Sourcing and securing exclusive content and partnerships to enhance Canvas creative library.
- Building and maintaining long-term partnerships with key industry stakeholders including major and independent rights holders.
- Represent Canva at industry events panels and meetings positioning Canva as a leader in the creative tools space.
- Work closely with product design and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of licensed content into Canvas platform.
- Collaborate with marketing and creative teams to support campaigns that leverage Canvas branded content library.
- Act as Canvas internal expert on content licensing and branded IP providing insights to shape business decisions and drive innovation.
- Partnering closely with product design and marketing teams to launch creative collaborations and support content integration into our platform.
- Analyse usage data to track the performance of licensed content and guide future acquisitions.
- Develop KPIs and measure the impact of branded content on Canvas user experience and engagement.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members working on licensing and partnerships.
Youre probably a match if you
- Have proven experience in licensing partnerships relationship management or related roles within the media entertainment or tech industries.
- Youre a relationship-first operator who thrives on shaping and growing creative partnerships that unlock mutual value.
- A track record of owning and growing relationships with content owners music labels publishers and IP holders at a senior level.
- Youre deeply curious and not afraid to ask the hard (or smart!) questions to get to the best outcomes.
- A track record of owning and growing relationships with content owners music labels publishers and IP holders at a senior level.
- Demonstrated success in structuring and finalising complex licensing agreements.
- Experience using data to measure success track performance and inform decision-making.
- A team player who thrives in cross-functional environments and works effectively with product design marketing and legal teams.
- A genuine enthusiasm for empowering users through creative tools like Canva and a passion for high-quality branded content.
Whats in it for you
Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but youll 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.
Heres a taste of whats on offer:
- Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too
- Health benefits plans to support you and your wellbeing
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
- 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 for more info.
At Canva we value fairness and we strive to provide competitive market-informed compensation whilst ensuring internal equity within the team in each region. We make hiring decisions based on your skills experience and our overall assessment of what we observed and learnt in the hiring process. When calculating offers we make salary decisions based on market data and candidates skills and experience.
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 dont feel like your skills quite match whats listed above - we still want to hear from you!
Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Remote
