Remote Canva Designer

About This Role

We're seeking a Canva Designer to create compelling visual content that helps us fulfill our mission to be the most helpful creative platform in the world. This role focuses on creating high-quality, editable Canva designs, from social media posts and marketing templates to presentations and light animations, ensuring brand consistency, efficient turnaround, and full use of Canva's features.

This is part of our active talent pool. We review applications continuously, and strong candidates are kept under consideration and may be fast-tracked once a matching opportunity becomes available.

Work Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST/EST

Location: Remote, open to candidates in Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, or India.

What You'll Do

• Create, adapt, and deliver social media graphics, marketing collateral, presentations, pitch decks, and print-ready files using Canva.
• Convert external files (PDFs, Adobe) into fully editable Canva templates with proper structure, fonts, and design elements.
• Use advanced Canva features (Magic Resize, Smartmockups, Brand Hub) to ensure scalable, brand-compliant designs.
• Set up reusable design systems with locked elements, text styles, and layout guides for efficient workflows.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Art Directors, Team Coordinators, and Quality Specialists to meet project requirements.
• Communicate clearly via internal tools and delivery notes; client interaction is typically limited to handoff messaging.
• Maintain organized files using Canva's Version History, Comments, and Folders.
• Solve design challenges within Canva's platform limitations.
• Leverage Canva's animation and video features to create dynamic, engaging content.

Who We Are Looking For

At Design Pickle, we are a global team of dedicated professionals who combine creativity, expertise, and collaboration to deliver exceptional results.

We seek individuals who bring skill, passion, and a fresh perspective, those who embrace challenges and contribute to our shared vision. Your unique strengths will help shape our work and drive our collective success.

• Advanced proficiency in Canva, with a portfolio showcasing:
• Editable Canva templates converted from PDFs or Adobe files
• Strong application of Brand Kits across social, marketing, and presentation formats
• Design work using features like Magic Resize, Smartmockups, and animation
• Ability to build reusable, scalable templates using locked elements, brand styles, and layout controls
• Strong understanding of Canva's strengths and limitations, and ability to work natively within them
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) 
• Affinity Suite experience (Affinity Designer, Photo, or Publisher) is a strong plus
• Excellent organizational skills, with experience using Canva Folders and Brand Hub for asset management
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high volumes of quality design work quickly and accurately
• Strong collaboration and communication skills within internal creative and project teams

Bonus

Feel free to browse our work samples on our website and review the comprehensive scope of work before applying for this position. Our vision, purpose, and values guide how we work, collaborate, and innovate every day. We look for people who will embody these principles and help move Design Pickle forward.

Important: Brine Program

Before fully joining, you'll go through a 2-week evaluation period called Brine during PST business hours. You'll complete real design tasks to show your skills and speed. This step is required to move forward.

• Work from anywhere
• Fixed weekly hours
• On-time, reliable pay
• Adobe creative cloud included
• Global creative team
• Real Creative Growth
• Culture that inspires
• Creative speaker series