German Design Lead (12 month contract)
Core
Lead creative direction and content curation for Canva's German market, ensuring cultural resonance and driving user engagement through templates and elements.
Role type
Senior Design Lead (Country)
Builds
Locally relevant design templates, graphics, photos, and video content for the German market
Domain
SaaS / Design Technology / German Market
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Creative direction, content strategy, cultural localization, AI tool adoption, freelance management, quality assurance, stakeholder management, data analysis
Preferred skills
Experience with design systems, knowledge of German consumer behavior, AI-native workflows
Technologies
AI tools for content generation, design software suites
Responsibilities
Develop creative vision aligned with country strategy, oversee creation and curation of design assets, manage local freelance designers, analyze content performance, collaborate with marketing and SEO teams, monitor competitor activity
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership