Motion Designer, Indonesia
Job description
About the role
Career opportunity for a Motion Designer in Indonesia.
Welcome, thank you for taking the time to learn more. We appreciate your interest and will keep this brief.
Where and how you can work
This position is based in Jakarta, Indonesia to ensure close collaboration with our teams on the ground. You will work alongside a global network of contractors and freelancers committed to ambitious goals. While flexible, remote-friendly work is part of our culture, this role focuses on in-office contributions for a duration of six months at forty hours per week.
What you'd be doing in this role
As Canva grows, change is a constant element of our journey. This position offers the chance to engage with that evolution directly. You will be responsible for creating both static and motion creative in support of diverse marketing efforts in Indonesia. Your work will span brand campaigns, partnerships, social media, performance marketing, events, product launches, and lifecycle initiatives.
You will work in partnership with marketers and cross-functional colleagues to shape creative concepts. The goal is to produce high-quality, on-brand visuals that are locally relevant and tailored to each channel. Motion design is a key component of this position, though a strong background in graphic design is essential for working across static and moving imagery.
- Developing high-quality static and motion assets for campaigns, partnerships, social media, performance marketing, events, and product launches.
- Adapting creative materials for a variety of channels and formats while maintaining a consistent brand experience.
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to turn concepts into compelling, real-world campaigns.
- Using motion to enhance storytelling within digital experiences where appropriate.
- Ensuring all creative is localized for the Indonesian market and optimized for its intended platform.
- Monitoring design, motion, and social trends to continuously introduce fresh ideas.
You're a match if
Success in this role requires comfort with fast-paced, collaborative work and a passion for creating audience-centric designs.
We seek designers with solid graphic foundations and strong motion capabilities. You should be able to guide projects from initial concept to final execution, balancing detail-oriented craftsmanship with timely delivery. Resourcefulness and a commitment to resonance with local audiences are critical.
- A portfolio demonstrating excellence in graphic and motion design for digital marketing or creative projects.
- Mastery of typography, layout, composition, colour, and visual hierarchy.
- Skill in motion design, animation, and video editing across multiple formats.
- Experience adapting creative assets for various channels and formats.
- The ability to translate concepts into both static and motion results.
- Familiarity with local trends in the Indonesian market.
- Comfort in a fast-paced, test-and-learn setting.
- Clear communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia and English.
- Proficiency in Canva and industry tools such as Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
About the team
Canva's Marketing mission is to make Canva "the most loved brand in the world." The International Marketing Group is a distributed team driving user growth, brand awareness, and affinity across priority markets. Within this structure, the SEA Marketing team blends global strategy with hyperlocal insight to connect with users in Indonesia. The focus is on building meaningful relationships through campaigns, localized moments, and evergreen initiatives across performance marketing, brand, events, partnerships, social, and community channels.
This designer will work directly with the SEA Marketing team to create engaging, locally relevant content that strengthens Canva's presence in Indonesia.
Other important details
We base hiring decisions on experience, skills, and passion. When you express interest in the role, please share the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the contractor-accreditation interview.
Please note that contractor-accreditation interviews are conducted virtually.
We celebrate diverse skills and backgrounds at Canva, so if your experience does not perfectly align with the above list, we still encourage you to apply.
For additional information, visit lifeatcanva.com.
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