SEO Content Copywriter - Freelancer (6-month contract)

Location: Team Marketing

Team: Country Tokyo / Japan

About the Role

Join the team at Canva that's redefining how the world experiences design! We're looking for a talented SEO Content Copywriter - Freelancer for a 6-month part-time contract based in Tokyo, Japan. As part of our Marketing team, you'll craft high-quality, SEO-optimized copy for landing pages that introduce Japanese users to Canva's powerful features, empowering them to unleash their creativity. In our collaborative, design-focused culture, you'll work remotely with our Japan SEO content team, supported by the Head of Content Marketing, to deliver engaging content that drives discovery and conversion. Your role will involve creating unique, well-researched articles that perfectly blend Canva's friendly and informative tone with precise SEO requirements. You'll thrive in our innovative environment by leveraging AI tools for efficient research, drafting, and automation, while spotting opportunities to streamline workflows. With an eye for Japan's social trends and evolving language, you'll produce copy that's not only optimized but also captivating, helping us scale our presence in this exciting market. We're seeking a meticulous native Japanese speaker with business-level English, a flair for original copywriting, and the ability to meet ambitious output goals (90% quality rating). You'll draw inspiration from Canva's global content successes, access world-class tools, and contribute to our mission of democratizing design. If you're passionate about problem-solving, continuous improvement, and creating content that motivates action in a hyper-growth setting, this is your chance to make an impact at Canva!

Key Responsibilities

• Create unique, well-researched articles and copy for Canva's Japanese landing pages
• Incorporate provided SEO optimizations while adhering to specified word counts
• Apply Canva’s friendly, informative tone and voice across all content
• Consistently meet minimum output requirements and deadlines
• Work remotely and report progress to Japan SEO content team
• Maintain 90% weekly output quality rating through meticulous editing
• Utilize AI tools for research, drafting, and workflow automation
• Develop and share AI-driven efficiencies with the team
• Research social trends and adapt content to engage Japanese users
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand briefs and deliver tailored copy
• Optimize content based on feedback from Head of Content Marketing Japan

Required Qualifications

• Native Japanese speaker with business-level English proficiency
• Excellent command of Japanese language with strong technical writing skills and flair for structured or creative styles
• Proven experience in SEO-optimized copywriting for landing pages or web content
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and maintain 90% weekly output quality rating
• Comfortable working independently in a remote, part-time freelance capacity
• Familiarity with Canva's friendly, informative tone and brand guidelines
• Experience researching and creating unique, engaging content for digital audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work with global brands or hyper-growth tech companies
• Knowledge of Japanese social trends and evolving digital language
• Experience in content marketing for design or creative tools
• Background in SEO content strategy or keyword optimization
• Portfolio showcasing high-performing landing page copy
• Understanding of competitor analysis in the Japanese market

Required Skills

• Native-level Japanese writing and grammar
• Business-level English
• SEO optimization and keyword integration
• Copywriting for web landing pages
• Brand voice adaptation (friendly, informative)
• Research and competitor analysis
• AI tool proficiency (drafting, research, automation)
• Attention to detail and tone consistency
• Deadline management and high-volume output
• Trend awareness in Japanese social media
• Independent workflow management
• Content quality assurance and editing
• Stakeholder brief interpretation
• Basic LLM understanding
• Creative ideation for engaging copy
• Data-backed decision making

Benefits

• Join a world-class team redefining design for everyone at Canva
• Collaborate with global SEO experts and innovative marketers
• Access to enterprise-level SEO tools and Canva's in-house platforms
• Work with cutting-edge AI tools to boost productivity
• Part of Canva's hyper-growth journey in the Japan market
• Flexible part-time freelance schedule over 6 months
• Mentorship from Head of Content Marketing Japan
• Contribute to democratizing design for Japanese creators
• Exposure to Canva's remarkable culture of creativity and impact

Canva is an equal opportunity employer.