Design Lead, South Korea (24-Month Contract), Seoul,, Korea, Republic Of

August 31, 2026

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Lead

Seoul, South Korea

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Description

Canva is seeking a Design Lead for the South Korea market to drive creative direction and content strategy. The role involves leading a regional creative team, collaborating with marketing, SEO and community teams, and leveraging AI to produce culturally relevant designs.

Responsibilities

Develop a compelling creative vision aligned with the Country Content Strategy Lead and Country Manager priorities
Collaborate closely with local Marketing, SEO and Community teams
Translate country and regional strategies into locally relevant campaigns
Drive AI adoption in production and content innovation to keep outputs fresh and competitive
Oversee creation of design kits, campaign documents, creator briefs and in‑house production
Lead quality control of all content outputs ensuring brand guideline alignment
Build and maintain deep knowledge of local culture, consumer behaviour and design trends
Conduct content research to ensure creative output aligns with strategic needs
Monitor project execution, mitigate risks and ensure timely high‑quality outcomes
Manage local freelance designers, handling recruitment, briefing, output review and development
Report on performance and ROI of creative campaigns using analytics
Facilitate retrospectives and performance reviews to refine strategies and content effectiveness

Requirements

Proven experience in creative leadership roles with international or regional remit
A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional design work and culturally resonant content campaigns
Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams such as SEO, Growth, Marketing and Product
Excellent communication, stakeholder management and storytelling skills
Experience managing freelancers or creators with focus on quality and alignment
Comfort working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment with an experimentation mindset
Bachelor’s degree in Design, Marketing, Communications or related field

Conditions

24‑month contract
Flexible remote‑friendly work arrangement
Based in Seoul

AICanvaSEOdesignLeadershipStakeholder ManagementCreative Direction

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