AI Photography & Videography Creative Director (AI)

TL;DR

AI Photography & Videography Creative Director (AI): Leading the creative and strategic direction for producing and scaling AI-driven photo and video content for 220 million users with an accent on AI-first production workflows and quality standards. Focus on building an AI-enabled content marketplace, designing scalable tooling, and leading cross-functional teams of creators and engineers.

Location: Based in Sydney or Melbourne, Australia (Hybrid balance)

Company

Canva is a global design platform redefining how the world experiences design through AI-enabled tools and creative workflows.

What you will do

• Define and lead the creative strategy for photography and video content to ensure diversity and utility.
• Implement AI-first approaches to generate, enrich, and scale visual assets.
• Partner with engineers and product managers to build scalable content creation tooling and workflows.
• Set high-quality standards for all visual assets and commission professional shoots.
• Drive goals for the AI Template Marketplace by integrating high-quality photo and video content.
• Coach and lead a multidisciplinary team of photographers and videographers.

Requirements

• Experienced creative leader in photography and/or video with a strong eye for craft.
• Practical experience integrating AI tools into content creation workflows.
• Proven track record of leading creative teams and fostering professional growth.
• Experience operating at platform scale with millions of assets.
• Ability to balance high creative ambition with operational rigor.
• Strong collaboration skills for working in cross-functional environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive equity packages.
• Inclusive parental leave policy for all parents and carers.
• Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing, social connection, and office setup.
• Flexible leave options to support personal recharge and social impact.

Hiring process

• Interviews are conducted virtually.
• Portfolio submission is mandatory for application.