Product Manager, Japan

Location: Team Product Management

Team: Country Tokyo / Japan

About the Role

Join Canva's Japan Team within the International Supergroup, where our mission is to make Canva the most localised global product in the world. As Product Manager, Japan, you'll lead the development of tailored experiences that resonate deeply with Japanese users, working at the intersection of product, design, marketing, content, and go-to-market. Based in Tokyo in a hybrid model, you'll define a multi-year strategy to establish Canva as the go-to design platform in Japan—whether through culturally attuned onboarding, preferred payment methods, segment-specific features, or strategic content partnerships. You'll collaborate closely with global and regional teams to understand local needs and unlock Canva's full potential across diverse user segments from creators to enterprises. In this role, you'll own the end-to-end product lifecycle for Japan-specific initiatives, from identifying localisation opportunities in UI/UX, language nuances, and cultural sensitivities to driving high-impact feature launches. Dive deep into Japanese user behaviors through research, data, and market analysis, then advocate fiercely for their needs in cross-functional discussions. Thrive in Canva's collaborative, innovative culture where big-picture strategy meets hands-on execution—partnering with designers to craft delightful experiences, engineers to build robust solutions, and marketers to drive adoption. Your work will directly shape how millions of Japanese users experience design, making creativity accessible and joyful. We're looking for a seasoned Product Manager with 5+ years of experience, proven success shipping in Japan, and a passion for user-obsessed problem-solving. You'll bring expertise in both B2C and B2B contexts, navigating unique cultural dynamics while aligning with Canva's global vision. If you love ambiguity, build deep relationships across teams, and approach challenges from first principles, join us to redefine how Japan experiences design. At Canva, we celebrate diverse perspectives and empower you to create impact in a supportive, creative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the product strategy and multi-year roadmap for Japan-specific user experiences
• Identify and prioritize localization opportunities across features, UI/UX, language, culture, payments, support, and content
• Conduct deep user research, market analysis, and data insights into Japanese user behaviors and expectations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with global product, design, engineering, marketing, and regional teams
• Drive end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation, building, testing, to launch and iteration
• Prioritize features based on business impact, user value, technical feasibility, and cultural fit
• Act as the primary voice of Japanese users in all product development discussions
• Navigate Japanese B2B dynamics, building relationships and aligning on decision-making processes
• Track success metrics, analyze performance, and iterate based on user feedback and data
• Partner with content and go-to-market teams to unlock Canva's potential in Japan

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management experience, including owning product strategy and roadmaps
• Proven experience shipping products specifically in the Japanese market
• Deep understanding of Japanese cultural, commercial, and user dynamics
• Experience working in cross-functional teams with design, engineering, and marketing
• Track record in both B2C and B2B environments driving user engagement and growth
• Strong ability to conduct user research and market analysis in localized contexts
• Experience navigating Japanese business culture, including B2B decision-making processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in localization for creative or design-focused products
• Background in payments, customer support, or content localization for Japan
• Fluency in Japanese and English with proven cross-cultural communication
• Prior work in international expansion or supergroup-style teams
• Familiarity with Canva's product ecosystem or similar visual design platforms

Required Skills

• Product strategy and roadmap ownership
• Japan market localization expertise
• User research and behavioral analysis
• Cross-functional collaboration and leadership
• Cultural sensitivity and nuance understanding
• Data-driven decision making and metrics tracking
• B2B relationship building in Japanese context
• First-principles problem solving in ambiguity
• UI/UX localization for creative tools
• Payments and customer support integration
• Big-picture vision with hands-on execution
• User obsession and empathy across segments
• Prioritization frameworks balancing impact and feasibility
• Strong verbal and written communication in English and Japanese
• Experience with design-focused product ecosystems

Benefits

• Hybrid work model in Tokyo with flexibility for collaboration and focus time
• Unlimited PTO and wellness days to recharge and maintain work-life balance
• Canva+ subscription with premium features for personal and professional use
• Learning stipend and Canva University for continuous skill development
• Comprehensive health insurance, parental leave, and family support benefits
• Stock options and performance bonuses as part of Canva's employee ownership
• Team offsites, cultural events, and global collaboration opportunities
• Free snacks, meals, and ergonomic workspaces in our Tokyo office
• Volunteer time off and community impact programs aligned with Canva's mission

Canva is an equal opportunity employer.