Senior Internal Events Producer and Operations
CanvaAustraliaFull-time3d ago
Operationsremotecurated-jd
Job description
Senior Internal Events Producer and Operations at Canva.
About the role
This role sits within the Vibe team, reporting to the Global Internal Events Lead. You will manage the end-to-end production of major company events while simultaneously building the operational frameworks that allow the team to scale effectively.
Key facts
What you'll do
- Lead production for Tier 1 internal programs including Season Openers, Company Goal Celebrations, and Droptober.
- Manage external agencies and vendors by setting briefs, maintaining quality standards, and overseeing budgets.
- Develop and maintain internal systems such as briefing processes, templates, and approval chains.
- Consolidate budget tracking and forecasting across all programs.
- Create team playbooks and documentation to ensure knowledge retention and process consistency.
- Act as the primary point of escalation for the execution team.
- Partner with global Vibe leads to align regional programs with global standards.
- Collaborate with Internal Comms, Marketing, Brand, Ops, and Finance to ensure cross-functional alignment.
Requirements
- Significant experience producing large-scale, complex experiential programs from start to finish.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines, and on-the-ground production decisions.
- Strong operational mindset with a history of building systems that improve team efficiency.
- Experience managing external agencies and vendors.
- Ability to work with a global perspective and adapt programs for different markets.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate across various departments.
Nice to have
- Background as a Director of Production, Company Manager, or Tour Manager.
- Experience in a Chief of Staff or operational partnering role.
- Previous work in brand or agency experiential settings.
- Experience contributing to team culture and internal morale.
- Practical experience using AI tools for workflow automation, asset tracking, or administrative tasks.
Skills & tools
- Production management
- Operational strategy and process design
- Budgeting and financial forecasting
- Stakeholder communication
- Agency and vendor relations
- AI tooling for operational workflows
Practical notes
- This position is based full-time at the Sydney campus with some flexibility to work from home.
- Benefits include equity packages, inclusive parental leave, and an annual Vibe and Thrive allowance.
- Interviews are conducted virtually.
- Please include your pronouns and any requirements for reasonable adjustments during the interview process in your application.