Canva
Computer Software
StaffDataScientistInternational(CJKI)
“Staff Data Scientist - International (CJKI) at Canva. Skills: Data Vision & Strategy, Strategic Thought Partner, Translate Regional Complexity into Global Influence, Identify Structural Growth Levers, Set the Regional Measurement & Experimentation Bar, Build Scalable Regional Data Foundations, Elevate Craft Across International Data, SQL, Python, Modern Analytics Stacks, Experimentation Platforms. Define the CJKI and International Data Vision & Strategy. Establish how we measure success across h”
What You'll Achieve.
Define the CJKI and International Data Vision & Strategy; Establish how we measure success across highly diverse and complex markets; Define scalable frameworks, region-specific KPIs, and long-term growth metrics; Influence investment decisions, market expansion priorities, and localisation strategy; Ensure the voice of CJKI users is embedded in Canva’s global product and growth strategy; Uncover structural drivers of growth and friction; Set the Regional Measurement & Experimentation Bar; Ensure the region operates on strong, decision-ready data infrastructure; Scale good practices
Industry & Context.
Proactively identify ambiguous, undefined problems and create clarity, alignment, and forward motion; Uncover structural drivers of growth and friction
Speak Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, or Korean
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years in data, growth, or product analytics, Demonstrated ownership of a major region, business line, or strategic domain, Fluent in English, Deep expertise in SQL, Deep expertise in Python
Nice to Have
Experience working in one or more CJKI markets, Understanding of platform ecosystems, localisation strategy, and regulatory considerations in China, Japan, South Korea, or India, Experience supporting international product expansion or market entry, Passion for Canva’s mission and curiosity about how technology adoption varies across cultures
What You'll Do.
Define the CJKI and International Data Vision & Strategy
Establish how we measure success across highly diverse and complex markets
Act as a Strategic Thought Partner to Regional Leadership
Influence investment decisions
market expansion priorities
and localisation strategy
Translate Regional Complexity into Global Influence
Ensure the voice of CJKI users is embedded in Canva’s global product and growth strategy
Identify Structural Growth Levers
Uncover structural drivers of growth and friction
Set the Regional Measurement & Experimentation Bar
and rollout of experiments
Build Scalable Regional Data Foundations
Oversee the evolution of trusted
scalable data products
Elevate Craft Across International Data
Mentor Senior Data Scientists
Set quality standards
Share reusable frameworks
Influence best practices across regions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Serve as the senior analytics partner to CJKI country leaders and regional marketing leads; Collaborate deeply with local teams; Uplift the craft: share reusable code and documentation, review PRs/queries, and mentor other data scientists informally to scale good practices
Communication Scope
Communicate complex ideas with clarity and conviction to diverse audiences, from country managers to global product leaders
Process & Methodology
Create clarity, alignment, and forward motion on ambiguous problems
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