Design Operations Internship (Summer 23/24)

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We’re looking for the next generation of Canvanauts! 

Our Canva internship is a 12-week remote friendly program that runs from the last week of November to the last week of February. There will also be an opportunity to meet your team in person at our flagship campus in Sydney to experience all the magic of Canva in real life. So your summer time is sorted.

As an Intern, you'll have the opportunity to work on real-life projects from start to finish. Along with this, we'll pair you with a Host and assign you a Buddy who will ensure your success every step of the intern journey. Think of them as your own personal intern tour guides. 

You’ll be part of a welcoming and inclusive Early Talent community of peers that take pride in Canva’s culture of being good humans and empowering each other to achieve our big goals.

But you have choice in where and how you work. That means if you want to do your thing in the office (if you're near one), at home or a bit of both, it's up to you. 

• Assisting in managing design project workflows, including coordinating project timelines, tracking progress, and ensuring timely delivery of design assets.

• Supporting the creation and maintenance of design briefs, style guides, and other documentation to facilitate effective communication within the design team

• Assisting in the implementation and maintenance of design tools and software, providing technical support to designers as needed.

• Helping with design processes by identifying areas for improvement, proposing solutions, and implementing efficient workflows.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, such as marketing, product management, and engineering, to ensure alignment and effective communication throughout the design project lifecycle.

• Participating in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and design critiques to contribute ideas and insights to design projects.

• You are currently enrolled and completing your studies between 2024 and mid-2025.

• You are currently based in Australia (citizen, PR, international student), or New Zealand (citizen).

• You have strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• You are a quick learner, and comfortable in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment

• You enjoy clear, structured and routine tasks, but also have the ability to work independently and take initiative

• You are be a team player with excellent communication skills and high emotional intelligence. You love building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders around the business.

• You are happy to roll up your sleeves with any task, keeping the bigger picture in mind, with no task being too small if it makes the team around you more effective.

• You are able to commit to the 12-week, full-time summer program from the last week of November to the last week of February. (We can provide some flexibility for dates that might overlap with university timelines.)

• A portfolio of personal projects and case studies from inside or outside the classroom, if you do please provide in a zip file, along with your resume.

You will be joining in the Design Operations sub-speciality, sitting within the wider Design speciality at Canva. Our role is to provide the structures and processes to facilitate efficient, incredible Creative work. The Design Ops team is 30+ members strong working with a team of 150+ Creatives and an even bigger Contractor pool. 

As part of our vibrant and friendly group, you'll have the opportunity to work on the newest Canva products and you'll be an integral part of Canva's creative offering as you assist with projects, processes and provide hands-on daily support to the team. 

But don't just take our word for it, check out what Intern - Yolanda Li has to say about Interning at Canva -

We are welcoming applications for the Design Operations Internship till 13 July 2023, only. Following this advertisement closure date, successful applicants will be reached out to directly to proceed to the next step of our Canva Early Talent hiring process.

Here at Canva, we endeavour to respond to every applicant regardless of the outcome, should you not be successful, we will respond to your application within 5 working days following this advertisement closure date.

Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but you'll experience lots of moments of magic, connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva, too. 

Here's a taste of what's on offer:

• The opportunity to work on a real-life and impactful project from start to finish

• Mentorship from experienced Canvanauts

• Budget for Intern run social events throughout the program

• Flexible working schedule with access to office a campus or co-working hub if you live nearby

• A campus week in Sydney where you'll get to meet your team in person and experience the Canva magic 

Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.

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. 

Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.