International Education Growth Lead

Overview

Join Canva's dynamic team as the International Education Growth Lead, based in Sydney, Australia. This role involves close collaboration with International and Sales teams, with flexible remote-friendly working opportunities available.

Role Focus and Responsibilities

• Lead the international expansion strategy for the Education vertical, deciding which markets to scale and in what order.
• Create a unified international education strategy by connecting country-specific education leads.
• Shift focus from simply training users to activating and retaining them, making Canva a core daily tool for teachers and students globally.
• Assess and prioritize market opportunities across APAC, LATAM, EMEA, and other regions based on readiness and impact.
• Coordinate Sales, Marketing, Product, Content, and Partnerships to align on clear, measurable growth objectives within education across markets.
• Develop a scalable global playbook by translating successful local market insights into broader strategies without losing effectiveness.
• Work closely with Country Education Leads and Country Managers to adapt the central strategy to local market contexts.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience growing a vertical, segment, or market internationally or across multiple markets, with clear understanding of growth mechanisms.
• A strategic thinker focused on user activation, retention, and habit formation rather than just awareness or sales figures.
• Ability to bridge global strategy with practical on-the-ground implementation in classrooms.
• Familiarity or fast adaptability to education sectors including K-12 and higher education.
• Comfort navigating both grassroots educational environments and strategic partnerships with government and stakeholders.
• Effective cross-functional influencer who can lead without direct authority.
• Curious, adaptable, and excited to define a vertical lacking an established playbook.

Team Environment

You will be part of Canva's International supergroup—a dispersed team of growth leaders, marketers, and strategists responsible for scaling Canva's presence in global markets. Collaboration spans leaders from International, Country Education Leads, Country Managers, and teams in Sales, Product, Marketing, Partnerships, and Content to build a sustainable education growth engine.

Benefits

• Equity packages allowing you to share in Canva's success.
• Inclusive parental leave policies supporting family growth.
• Annual Vibe & Thrive packages focusing on wellbeing, connectivity, and office needs.
• Flexible leave to support personal recharge and social good.

Additional Information

Hiring decisions focus on your skills, experience, and passion as well as enhancing Canva's culture. Applicants are encouraged to share their pronouns and any interview accommodations needed. Canva values diverse skills and backgrounds and welcomes applications even if your experience isn't an exact match.

Please note that all interviews will be conducted virtually.