Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Location: Team People

Team: Country Beijing / China

About the Role

Join Canva's CJKI People Team as a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner and become the creative force behind our expansion across China, Japan, Korea, and India. We're seeking a strategic recruiter who thrives in high-growth environments and understands the unique pulse of the Chinese talent market. You'll partner with hiring managers to build diverse, world-class teams that power Canva's mission to empower everyone to design. With a focus on our China Technology team, you'll source exceptional engineers, designers, and product builders who align with our collaborative, innovative culture. In this high-impact role, you'll own end-to-end recruitment across functions while delivering magical candidate experiences that make every interaction feel distinctly Canva. From crafting targeted sourcing strategies on local platforms to coaching leaders on inclusive hiring practices, you'll balance regional expertise with our global brand. Your data-driven insights will continuously evolve our processes, ensuring we attract the best while staying true to Canva's creative heartbeat. We're looking for someone fluent in Mandarin and English, passionate about people and technology, with proven success recruiting technical talent in competitive markets. You'll navigate ambiguity with confidence, build trusted partnerships across teams, and contribute to employer branding that positions Canva as the destination for China's top creative minds. If you love solving complex talent challenges and want to scale impact at a design-led tech powerhouse, this is your opportunity to shape Canva's future in APAC.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with hiring managers and cross-functional teams to define and execute hiring strategies for CJKI region
• Source and attract diverse talent using multiple channels and creative approaches tailored to local markets
• Lead end-to-end recruitment for roles across all functions, with focus on China Technology team
• Deliver exceptional candidate experiences, acting as a brand ambassador for Canva's creative culture
• Continuously improve recruitment processes, leveraging data and insights to drive decisions
• Ensure compliance with local hiring laws and cultural best practices across China, Japan, Korea, India
• Coach hiring managers on best practices and influence strategic hiring decisions
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives in China and CJKI region
• Build diverse candidate pipelines that reflect Canva's commitment to inclusion
• Collaborate with global People teams to balance regional nuance with Canva's unified culture

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in end-to-end recruitment, preferably in high-growth or tech environments
• Deep understanding of the Chinese talent market, with strong sourcing strategies tailored to local platforms and talent behaviours
• Strong communication skills, fluent in Mandarin and proficient in English
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills – trusted advisor who can influence hiring decisions
• Experience recruiting for a mix of roles – including technical, product, marketing, sales
• Data-driven mindset – uses metrics to drive improvements and guide decision-making
• Passion for diversity, equity and inclusion – builds inclusive hiring processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience hiring in international markets (CJKI region preferred)
• Proven track record recruiting for China Technology teams
• Familiarity with design/tech industry talent landscapes
• Experience contributing to employer branding initiatives
• Background working in fast-scaling creative/tech companies

Required Skills

• End-to-end recruitment expertise
• China talent market mastery
• Mandarin fluency (written/spoken)
• Advanced English proficiency
• Stakeholder influence and advisory
• Creative sourcing strategies
• Data analytics for recruitment
• DEI hiring practices
• Technical role recruiting experience
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Process optimization mindset
• Cultural adaptability (CJKI)
• Brand ambassadorship
• Fast-paced environment navigation
• Strategic hiring planning
• Candidate experience design
• Local compliance knowledge
• Global-local balance

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package reflecting Canva's growth trajectory
• Hybrid work model in Beijing with flexibility for collaboration and focus time
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness benefits
• Generous parental leave and family support programs
• Learning stipend for professional development and creative growth
• Canva+ subscription and exclusive access to premium design tools
• Team offsites and creative workshops fostering Canva's collaborative culture
• Unlimited PTO with encouragement to recharge and create
• Relocation support for top talent joining our China mission

Canva is an equal opportunity employer.