Global Internal Event Lead (Relocate to Australia)

Location: Team People

Team: Country San Francisco / United States

About the Role

Join Canva’s Vibe team within the People Supergroup, where we’re crafting the world’s most inspiring, productive, and fun workplace. As the Global Internal Event Lead (Relocate to Australia), reporting to the Head of Vibe, you’ll shape and deliver our global internal events strategy—turning milestone moments, celebrations, and cultural activations into unforgettable experiences that embody Canva’s innovative, collaborative, and design-focused culture. Leading a team of Events & Activations Specialists, you’ll partner with Vibe, Internal Comms, Brand, Finance, and Executive Operations to create scalable, meaningful events for Canvanauts worldwide, blending strategic vision with hands-on execution. In this senior leadership role, you’ll own the full events lifecycle: from annual planning and cross-regional alignment to production, measurement, and optimization. You’ll foster a high-performing team culture of growth and accountability, develop self-service playbooks, and ensure every event reinforces our values while driving engagement and business impact. With a data-driven mindset and creative flair, you’ll innovate hybrid experiences that connect our global community, reflecting Canva’s magic in every detail. We’re seeking a seasoned leader with deep events expertise in fast-paced tech environments, passionate about workplace experience and culture-building. If you thrive in collaborative settings, excel at rolling up your sleeves for big moments, and have a point of view on designing experiences that inspire, this is your chance to bring Canva’s vibe to life. Relocate to our vibrant Australian hubs and help us create spaces where creativity flourishes. Check lifeatcanva.com for a glimpse into our world of equity, flexibility, and endless possibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a global team of Events & Activations Specialists, fostering growth, accountability, and collaboration
• Shape and execute Canva’s global internal events strategy, from milestone celebrations to cultural activations
• Develop and manage the annual cadence and strategic plan for company-wide events aligned with Canva’s values
• Drive end-to-end delivery of high-impact events, ensuring scalability and alignment with business goals
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Vibe, Internal Comms, Brand, Finance, Executive Ops) on goals, timelines, budgets, and metrics
• Oversee implementation and optimization of events management systems, templates, processes, and playbooks
• Partner with regional Vibe teams to deliver consistent, localized experiences
• Provide guidance on vendor management, budget ownership, and operational best practices
• Build self-service tools and resources to empower internal teams
• Track and report on event success using data-driven insights to refine future strategies

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience in workplace experience, delivering large-scale, complex internal events for 100–5000+ attendees across multiple regions or time zones
• Proven track record leading strategy and execution of multiple concurrent events, with hands-on involvement as needed
• Deep expertise in end-to-end events operations, including logistics, communications, production, and hybrid/virtual delivery
• Experience managing event budgets, vendors, and internal stakeholder relationships across functions
• Demonstrated success leading and mentoring high-performing events teams
• Strong data-driven approach to measuring event impact, engagement, and ROI
• Experience implementing and optimizing events management platforms and processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in creative or design-focused organizations with emphasis on culture-building through experiences
• Executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Global events experience in fast-scaling tech companies
• Familiarity with design tools and creative production workflows
• Knowledge of wellbeing and productivity-focused activations

Required Skills

• Strategic event planning and execution
• Team leadership and mentoring
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Budget and vendor management
• End-to-end events operations (logistics, production, hybrid/virtual)
• Data analysis for ROI and engagement metrics
• Events management platforms and tools
• Creative storytelling through experiences
• Culture and values alignment
• Executive communication and presence
• Process optimization and playbook development
• Stakeholder influence and alignment
• Scalable global event delivery
• Hands-on operational execution
• Design-thinking for innovative activations

Benefits

• Equity packages to share in Canva's success
• Inclusive parental leave policy supporting all parents and carers
• Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing, social connection, and office setup
• Flexible leave options to recharge and pursue personal passions
• Delightful, innovative workplace with magic moments of connectivity and fun
• Global opportunities in a collaborative, design-forward culture
• Comprehensive health and wellness support
• Professional growth through coaching and development programs

Canva is an equal opportunity employer.