Head of Data – International Full Time

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 you’re probably keen to find out what’s on offer, so we’ll get straight to the point.

Where And How You Can Work

The buzzing Canva London campus features several buildings around beautiful leafy Hoxton Square in Shoreditch. While our global headquarters is in Sydney, Australia, London is our HQ for Europe, with all kinds of teams based here, plus event spaces to gather our team and communities. You’ll experience a warm welcome from our Vibe team at front of house, amazing home cooked food from our Head Chef and a variety of workspaces to hang out with your team mates or get solo work done. That said, we trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals and so you have choice in where and how you work.

Job Description

What you’d be doing in this role

As Canva scales change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think that’s all part of the fun. So this will give you the flavour of the type of things you’ll be working on when you start, but this will likely evolve.

This Role Will See You

• Leading a team of ~20 data specialists embedded across CJKI, LATAM, EMEA, GPTN and SEA regions
• Shaping and executing Canva’s international data strategy, aligned with our International Strategy Framework
• Partnering with business leaders to use data to fuel Canva’s global growth through strong market fit, regional product adoption, and localisation effectiveness
• Partnering with regional leaders, product managers, and data teams to define KPIs, monitor performance, and embed data into decision-making
• Delivering scaled data infrastructure and minimum viable data setups for Pioneer markets
• Driving AI and automation initiatives to streamline international operations and enhance localised experiences

You’re probably a match if

• You’ve led distributed data teams supporting international expansion in a high-growth environment
• You’re experienced in building data measurement frameworks for EMEA regional markets
• You understand localisation, market nuances, and infrastructure needs for global products
• You’re confident in stakeholder management across time zones and cultures
• You know how to build scalable, self-serve data solutions that empower global teams
• You thrive at the intersection of strategy, systems thinking, and data craftsmanship

About The Team

This role sits within the Internationalisation Supergroup, supporting Canva’s mission to make every user feel like Canva was built just for them—no matter where they are in the world. You’ll work with global teams spanning product, growth, content, and localisation to deliver data-driven insights that power our international success.

What’s in it for you?

Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard – and we do – but you’ll 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.

Here’s a Taste Of What’s 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.