Senior 3D Designer | Canva Praha

Senior 3D Designer | Canva

Informace
Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.

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Thanks for stopping by. We know job hunting can be a little time consuming and youre probably keen to find out whats on offer, so well get straight to the point.

Where and how you can work

Our flagship campus is in Sydney, Australia but Prague is home to part of our European operations. And with that, youll have choice in how you work, we trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.



What you’d be doing in this role

As a Senior 3D Designer in the 3D & Mockups group, you’ll play a key role in pushing the boundaries of how 3D can be created, prepared for WebGL, automated, and scaled at Canva. This is a senior-level role, where the focus is on expert craft, innovation, and problem-solving.

You’ll collaborate with engineers, designers, product and program managers, Content lead, and fellow 3D designers to deliver pipelines, assets, and processes that elevate Canva’s 3D capabilities. You’ll thrive in uncharted territory - designing workflows that don’t exist yet, experimenting with AI and automation, and finding ways to make complex 3D design accessible to everyone.

As Canva scales, change continues to be part of our DNA. While this gives a flavor of your responsibilities, they will likely evolve.

At the moment, this role is focused on:

* Innovate and Explore: Pioneer new workflows, pipelines, and processes for 3D design, including AI-driven solutions that don’t yet exist in the industry.

* Craft at a Senior Level: Create complex, high-quality 3D assets - including models, textures, materials, and renders - that raise the bar for Canva’s 3D content.

* Automate Workflows: Develop and apply scripts, plugins, and automation pipelines that make 3D production faster, smarter, and more scalable.

* Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with engineers, product managers, designers, and fellow 3D designers to deliver integrated 3D solutions.

* Set Quality Standards: Apply a meticulous eye for detail to ensure 3D assets meet Canva’s benchmarks for realism, scalability, and usability.

* Experiment with AI: Explore how AI and emerging technologies can transform the way 3D assets are created, optimized, and deployed.



What were looking for

* You’re a Blender Expert: You have proven years of expertise in Blender, with deep knowledge of 3D modeling, texturing, shading, and rendering, and a strong portfolio showcasing both technical depth and creativity.

* You Have Game-Ready (WebGL-Ready) Asset Experience: You understand how to prepare and optimize 3D assets for real-time use, ensuring they are lightweight, performant, and visually consistent across platforms.

* You’re Excited by Automation: You enjoy building scripts, tools, and pipelines that make complex workflows more efficient and scalable.

* You’re AI-Curious: You’re excited by the potential of AI and emerging technologies to change the way 3D is created.

* You’re Collaborative: You excel at working in cross-functional teams, partnering with engineers, designers, product managers, and other 3D specialists.

* You’re Detail-Oriented: You care deeply about precision, realism, and consistency, ensuring everything you produce meets a high standard.

* You’re a Problem-Solver: You love tackling complex challenges and building solutions where none existed before.

* You’re Adaptable and Curious: You’re comfortable navigating ambiguity, experimenting with new processes, and working on a variety of 3D challenges.

What you will learn and how youll develop at Canva

When hired for the Senior 3D Designer position, a candidate can expect to learn and develop in several key areas:

* AI and Automation: Explore how AI, scripts, and new workflows can transform the way 3D is produced at scale.

* Advanced 3D Techniques: Push your craft further by experimenting with cutting-edge tools, rendering methods, and visualization techniques.

* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build experience working closely with engineers, PMs, designers, and global stakeholders to integrate 3D across Canva.

* Workflow Innovation: Gain expertise in designing new processes and scalable pipelines that didn’t exist before.

* Quality and Craft: Continue sharpening your eye for realism, materials, and technical precision, while contributing to Canva’s growing 3D ecosystem.

By joining Canva’s 3D & Mockups group in Prague, you’ll not only create high-quality 3D content seen by millions of users but also pioneer the workflows and innovations that will make Canva the most accessible tool for 3D design worldwide. Together, we’ll empower the world to design.



About the Team

At Canva, our mission is to empower the world to design — and the 3D & Mockups Group in Prague is at the forefront of bringing that mission into the third dimension. As the team leading Canva’s 3D creation efforts from Europe, we’re building the future of 3D design at scale.Our group is focused on unlocking new ways for users to visualise their ideas through realistic, interactive, and beautifully rendered 3D content. From product visualisation to immersive design elements, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible within Canva’s ecosystem — and we’re just getting started.While mockups remain part of our foundation, our future is deeply rooted in 3D. In the coming year, we’re expanding our capabilities to power a broad range of design experiences — and we’re looking for curious, collaborative thinkers to help us shape what 3D design means for millions of users around the world.



Whats in it for you?

Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but youll experience lots of moments of magic, connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva, too. We also offer a range of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.

Heres a taste of whats on offer:

* Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too

* 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

Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.



Other stuff to know

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if you don’t feel like your skills quite match what’s listed above - we still want to hear from you!

Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.
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