Canva · 1 month ago
Content Partnerships Lead, Learn Grid Studio
San Francisco, CA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$176K/yr - $227K/yr
5+ years expCanva is a leading company in the computer software industry, known for its innovative approach to design and education. The Content Partnerships Lead will focus on building strategic relationships with educational publishers and other partners to unlock high-quality educational resources and enhance Canva's content ecosystem.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Graphic DesignPhoto EditingPublishingSoftwareWeb Design
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end content partnership strategy and execution to help drive Canva's long-term growth, with a particular focus on branded content, AI-powered content innovations, and expanding Canva's content ecosystem
Own partnership performance targets and budget, developing data-driven insights, trends and strategic frameworks to measure success and optimise partnership return of investment through commercial negotiations and securing favourable terms
Evolve Canva's content partnerships operations from prospecting potential partners to establishing Canva as a sought-after collaborator for the largest global brands and content innovators at the forefront of the design space
Cultivate deep, strategic relationships with existing and prospective content partners while establishing robust, scalable processes for partner onboarding, engagement, and ongoing relationship management
Collaborate across internal groups including Design, Product, Engineering, Marketing, Growth and other specialties to ensure partnerships align with Canva's broader company objectives and drive innovation that keeps Canva competitive in emerging content and AI technologies
Qualification
Required
5-7+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or content licensing within education technology, educational publishing, curriculum providers, or high-growth content platforms serving education markets
Proven track record of driving strategic content partnerships from conception to execution, with measurable business impact in education contexts and demonstrated ability to negotiate favourable licensing terms with educational publishers, MoEs, or curriculum providers
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with experience assessing partnership performance through curriculum coverage metrics, teacher satisfaction data, content quality evaluation, and using data to inform partnership priorities across multiple education markets
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with experience partnering with senior leadership, educational institutions, and ministries of education, owning cross-functional initiatives, and influencing diverse stakeholders (commercial publishers, government entities, curriculum bodies) to align with strategic objectives
Strong business acumen and understanding of educational publishing, curriculum frameworks, and edtech industry dynamics, with demonstrated ability to combine problem-solving creativity with commercial judgement in complex education partnership contexts
Benefits
Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too
Health benefits plans to support you and your wellbeing
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more
Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personally
Company
Canva
Canva is an online design and visual communication platform that provides design tools for non-designers.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (4)
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2023 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.51BKey Investors
FidelityQuadrant Private EquityStack Capital
2025-08-20Secondary Market
2024-10-31Secondary Market
2024-05-02Secondary Market· $328.51M
Leadership Team
Melanie Perkins
CEO & Co-founder
Cameron Adams
Co-founder & Chief Product Officer
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