Talent Acquisition Partner (12-month)

Location: Team People

Team: Country Beijing / China

About the Role

Join Canva's CJKI People Team as a Talent Acquisition Partner (12-month contract) and become a key player in building the creative teams powering our design revolution across China, Japan, Korea, and India. We're not just hiring recruiters—we're seeking passionate talent partners who thrive in our collaborative, innovative culture and understand the unique dynamics of the Chinese talent market. You'll work hand-in-hand with design, product, tech, and business leaders to source, attract, and land top creative talent that will shape Canva's next chapter of growth in international markets. In this role, you'll own end-to-end recruitment for junior to mid-level positions, with a primary focus on China. From crafting targeted sourcing strategies on local platforms to orchestrating seamless interview experiences, you'll ensure every candidate feels the magic of Canva's design-first ethos. Partnering closely with hiring managers, you'll translate business needs into compelling candidate profiles while leveraging data insights to continuously refine our processes. This is your opportunity to make a tangible impact on Canva's ability to attract world-class Canvanauts who share our mission to empower everyone to design. We're looking for a proactive recruiter with 3+ years of experience in tech recruitment, deep China market knowledge, and fluency in Mandarin and English. You'll bring initiative to work independently on live roles while collaborating with our global TA community to share best practices. At Canva, we value curiosity, adaptability, and a solutions-focused mindset—qualities that thrive in our fast-paced, inclusive environment. If you're passionate about connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and excited to contribute to a design-led organization that's changing how the world creates, this 12-month role in Beijing is your chance to shine.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for junior to mid-level roles across tech, product, design, and business teams in China
• Partner closely with hiring managers to deeply understand role needs and craft compelling candidate profiles
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies leveraging local platforms, employee referrals, industry events, and social media
• Orchestrate seamless interview processes including scheduling, feedback collection, and timely candidate communication
• Ensure every candidate experiences Canva's inclusive, creative, and collaborative culture throughout the hiring journey
• Collaborate with global and regional TA partners to share market insights and align on recruitment best practices
• Analyze recruitment data and candidate feedback to recommend process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Build and nurture talent pipelines for critical design, product, and tech roles in the CJKI region
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives that showcase Canva's innovative design-first approach
• Support broader recruitment projects and initiatives across the People Team

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of end-to-end recruitment experience, preferably in tech or product-led organisations
• Good understanding of the China talent market, sourcing platforms, and candidate behaviours
• Confident working independently on active roles, with support from senior TA partners when needed
• Fluent in Mandarin and proficient in English, both written and spoken
• Experience managing junior to mid-level hires across tech, product, and business functions
• Demonstrated ability to partner with hiring managers to define role requirements
• Track record of delivering high-quality candidate pipelines in competitive markets

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting for design-focused or creative tech companies
• Familiarity with CJKI (China, Japan, Korea, India) regional talent markets
• Exposure to data-driven recruitment and process optimization
• Previous work in fast-scaling startups or global organizations
• Knowledge of inclusive hiring practices and candidate experience best practices

Required Skills

• End-to-end recruitment expertise
• China talent market knowledge
• Local sourcing platform proficiency (e.g., Liepin, Boss Zhipin, Lagou)
• Stakeholder management and communication
• Interview process orchestration
• Candidate experience optimization
• Data-driven recruitment analysis
• Mandarin fluency (written and spoken)
• English proficiency (written and spoken)
• Independent ownership and initiative
• Adaptability in fast-paced environments
• Collaborative team player mindset
• Creative problem-solving approach
• Tech/product recruitment experience
• Inclusive hiring practices
• Relationship building with hiring managers
• Process improvement and optimization

Benefits

• Competitive salary and 12-month fixed-term contract with potential for extension
• Hybrid work model in vibrant Beijing with flexible remote options
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs for you and your family
• Generous parental leave and family-friendly policies
• Canva+ subscription with premium features for personal and professional use
• Learning stipend for professional development and conferences
• Team offsites, cultural celebrations, and collaborative design workshops
• Stock options and employee share program participation
• Unlimited snacks, drinks, and creative office spaces designed for inspiration

Canva is an equal opportunity employer.