Motion Video Storyteller

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 with a campus in Melbourne this role is based in Sydney or Melbourne. We trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals while collaborating closely with global teams across time zones.

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. This role will give you the flavour of the type of things youll be working on when you start but it will likely evolve.

Were looking for a Motion / Video Storyteller. A creative skilled in animation motion graphics and short-to-mid-form video storytelling. This role focuses on creating high-quality video assets animation sequences transitions visual effects and narrative-driven content for Canvas content library.
This role creates the raw video and motion assets that power templates storyboards learning content character packs animated scenes and more. Your work directly contributes to Canvas video ecosystem helping millions of users tell better stories through motion and moving visuals.

At the moment this role is focused on:

• Design and animate video assets motion graphics transitions characters and storytelling elements

• Create looping animations expressive scenes and narrative-driven sequences

• Collaborate with template designers to ensure assets integrate seamlessly into user workflows

• Work with product teams to understand new motion features and build assets that demonstrate them

• Maintain high levels of craft while producing content at scalable volume

• Participate in creative reviews asset planning and experimentation cycles

• Stay up-to-date with animation trends editing styles and visual storytelling techniques

This role is perfect for designers who are:

• Motion-obsessed and skilled in animation timing pacing and visual storytelling

• Comfortable working across multiple styles

• Excited to create assets that empower others to tell their stories

• Inspired by the challenge of simplifying professional-level motion for everyday users

• Curious about the evolving world of motion design film language and mixed-media visuals

• Collaborative autonomous and comfortable working in fast-paced content production environments

About the team

The Content Studio team within the Global Content & Discovery supergroup is on a mission to empower the world to design. We create world-class templates and creative assets that inspire users unlock new use cases and showcase the best of Canvas product capabilities.

We work at the intersection of culture creativity and product partnering closely with teams across Video Editing AI and Discovery to ensure Canva stays at the forefront of visual communication globally.

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

• 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

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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.

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time