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CanvaSenior Performance Creative
Canva's Growth Creative team is hiring a full-time Senior Performance Creative based in San Francisco. The listing is on-site, and the posting states a target salary…
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Canva's Growth Creative team is hiring a full-time Senior Performance Creative based in San Francisco. The listing is on-site, and the posting states a target salary range of $172,000 to $199,000. The group makes strong-performing creative spanning video, written copy, static images and UGC-style material, with a clear focus on measurable impact. The creative takes campaign goals, audience research and results data and shapes them into concepts for paid social…
Job Description
Canva's Growth Creative team is hiring a full-time Senior Performance Creative based in San Francisco. The listing is on-site, and the posting states a target salary range of $172,000 to $199,000. The group makes strong-performing creative spanning video, written copy, static images and UGC-style material, with a clear focus on measurable impact.
The creative takes campaign goals, audience research and results data and shapes them into concepts for paid social campaigns on Meta, TikTok, YouTube and similar platforms. Responsibilities include writing opening hooks, scripts, static text, carousels and longer video, planning and directing self-run shoots with creators and talent, and editing a large volume of short clips with close attention to pacing, captions, sound and storytelling. The person reviews results on indicators like hook rate, hold rate, click-through and conversion, then forms a hypothesis for the next iteration. They also remix and repurpose existing creative into new variations, partner with strategists and media partners, and share learnings so successful experiments become repeatable playbooks.
The posting asks for at least five years of work in performance creative, copy, video or content roles, with a paid social emphasis. Candidates should bring work samples showing ads with proven results on YouTube, Meta or TikTok, experience reworking UGC-style footage into ads that drive conversions, and enough analytical confidence to link creative choices with results. Strong communication for presenting creative reasoning, and the ability to juggle several projects against tight turnarounds without losing quality, are also expected.
Responsibilities
- Turn briefs, audience insight and results data into paid social concepts
- Draft opening lines, scripts, written copy, carousel posts and long-form video
- Plan and direct self-run shoots for UGC-style and creator-led content
- Edit a large batch of short-form video with strong judgement on pacing and storytelling
- Review creative results and turn them into hypotheses for the next round
- Remix and repurpose existing creative into tested variations
- Share learnings to help build repeatable creative playbooks
Requirements
- Five or more years in performance creative, copy, video or content roles, with a paid social emphasis
- Work samples with proven results on YouTube, Meta or TikTok
- Experience reworking UGC-style footage into ads that drive conversions
- Comfort with dashboards and linking creative choices with results
- Deep understanding of platform formats and what stops people scrolling
- Clear presentation of creative rationale to stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple projects at speed without dropping quality
Core Skills
Benefits
- Equity packages
- Health benefit plans
- 401(k) with an employer contribution
- Parental leave that supports every parent and carer
- Annual Vibe and Thrive allowance
- Flexible leave options
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is this job located?
The listing is on-site in San Francisco, where Canva's Jackson Square campus is described in the posting.
Is the role remote or hybrid?
The listing is on-site, though the posting says the company offers flexibility in how and where people work.
What is the salary range?
The posting gives a target salary range of $172,000 to $199,000.
What experience is required?
The posting asks for five or more years in performance creative or video with a paid social emphasis, and work samples of ads that performed well.
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