About the role
About
the team This role sits within the International Data Team — a distributed group of Data Scientists who exist to deliver a high-quality understanding of our markets, products, and users. We turn data into clarity so Canva makes the right decisions at the right time. CJKI represents one of Canva’s most strategically important and complex growth opportunities. The region spans diverse languages, regulatory environments, digital ecosystems, and user behaviours — requiring thoughtful regional strategy deeply connected to our global platform. As a data lead for the region in International, you’ll be the senior analytics voice - shaping how we define success, unlocking structural growth opportunities, and ensuring regional insights meaningfully influence Canva’s global direction. If you’re excited about operating at the intersection of regional nuance and global scale — and building systems that influence company-wide strategy — this is your opportunity. 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. This will give you a flavour of the types of things you’ll be working on when you start — though it will likely evolve over time. At the moment, this role is focused on shaping how data science powers Canva’s growth across the CJKI region (China, Japan, South Korea, and India): Lead the CJKI Data Function: As part of the International Data Leadership team, lead the people, strategy, and direction of the CJKI Data team while contributing to the broader International Data vision and strategy. Partner closely with regional and global stakeholders to shape how data science supports Canva's most strategically important markets, balancing local market context with global priorities, standards, and ways of working. Act as a Strategic Partner to Regional & Global Leadership: Serve as the senior data science voice to CJKI country leaders, regional marketing leads, and global product stakeholders. Shape investment decisions, market expansion priorities, and localisation strategy — influencing direction at the leadership level, not just delivering analysis. Build and Develop a High-Performing Team: Coach and grow a team of Senior and Staff Data Scientists. Identify high performers early, create opportunities for them to step up, and hold a high bar for craft, rigour, and impact. Foster a culture of two-way feedback and continuous development. Set Team Goals and Drive Execution: Define clear, shared objectives for
