• As our Partnerships Lead for Learn Grid, you'll unlock curriculum-aligned content at scale by building strategic relationships with the world's leading educational publishers, curriculum providers, and ministries of education
• 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

• You'll gain deep exposure to all aspects of strategy and operations a high-growth technology company, from AI-powered content innovations to international expansion
• Working closely with senior leadership across Teams & Education and other supergroups, you'll develop advanced strategic thinking skills while learning how to scale operations and drive organisational change
• You'll get hands-on experience with one of the most complex content ecosystems in tech, working on problems that don't have playbooks yet, and partnering with cross-functional groups across Canva to find solutions that impact millions of users
• This is a role where your decision making and leadership will directly influence strategy, and you'll see your recommendations come to life in our product and shape the future of design

Through the Strategy subspecialty growth infrastructure and Canva’s professional development programs, you'll develop your sharp commercial instincts, data analysis proficiency, the ability to navigate ambiguity, and hands-on experience with emerging technologies

• We're seeking a strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced environments and can seamlessly bridge the gap between educational content partnership strategy and hands-on execution

The ideal candidate combines analytical rigour with relationship-building expertise in education markets, demonstrating both the ability to develop comprehensive content partnership strategies and execution to drive significant strategic change through partnerships that democratize access to curriculum-aligned learning resources 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 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 Most importantly, you'll work with people who are genuinely brilliant and kind, a rare combination that makes the hard problems worth solving, and sets you up for a career in strategy in the tech industry

You should be someone who naturally gravitates toward solving complex problems in the education sector, enjoys working with data to drive decisions about curriculum coverage and content quality, and can build strong relationships with curriculum publishers, ministries of education, and educational content providers while leading commercial negotiations and partnership structuring across multiple stakeholders

• 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

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

• You'll negotiate and close deals that bring 30,000+ high-quality resources into Canva within your first year, accelerating our path to becoming the definitive platform for classroom-ready learning materials
• We also offer a range of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work
• 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