International Education Growth Lead (EdTech)

TL;DR

International Education Growth Lead (EdTech): Scaling Canva's education vertical across global markets with an accent on activation and retention strategies. Focus on developing a scalable global playbook, aligning cross-functional teams, and prioritizing market opportunities across APAC, LATAM, and EMEA.

Location: Must be based in Sydney, Australia (remote-friendly within the city)

Company

Canva is a global visual communications platform empowering the world to design.

What you will do

• Own the international education growth vertical, setting the strategy for market scaling and sequencing.
• Unify country education leads under a single overarching international strategy.
• Drive the shift from user training to long-term activation and retention for teachers and students.
• Prioritize market opportunities across APAC, LATAM, and EMEA based on readiness and impact.
• Align Sales, Marketing, Product, and Partnerships around measurable growth outcomes.
• Transform local market insights into a scalable global playbook.

Requirements

• Proven track record of building or scaling a vertical, segment, or market at an international level.
• Deep understanding of activation, retention, and habit formation.
• Ability to translate global strategy into practical classroom-level execution.
• Credibility and experience within K-12 and higher education contexts.
• Experience influencing cross-functional leaders without direct authority.
• Must be based in Sydney, Australia.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity packages to share in the company's success.
• Inclusive parental leave policy.
• Annual Vibe & Thrive package for wellbeing and office setup.
• Flexible leave options to recharge and support personal needs.
• Remote-friendly flexible working arrangements within the Sydney base.