Language Manager

Responsibilities

• Own Canva's Arabic language quality end-to-end, from defining standards to reviewing and approving localised content
• Build and maintain Canva's Arabic Style Guide and terminology glossary
• Brief, manage, and quality-review work from external Arabic translators and language vendors
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and content teams to ensure Arabic localisation is considered during design
• Identify and prioritise localisation gaps across Arabic-speaking markets like UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt
• Serve as the internal expert for Arabic language decisions, including dialect choices and RTL considerations

Requirements

• Native Arabic speaker with command of Modern Standard Arabic and regional dialects (Gulf, Egyptian, and Levantine)
• Previous experience in a localisation, language, or content role, ideally in tech or product
• Ability to build linguistic frameworks and style guides from scratch
• Strong collaborative skills to work across non-linguistic teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Language Lead at an LSP or software company
• Expertise with CAT tools, specifically Smartling
• Copy-writing experience for SaaS products
• Understanding of SEO and WordPress
• Tertiary education in linguistics, literature, or localisation

About the Company

Canva is a global design platform used by over 200 million people. The Localisation specialty aims to deliver a hyperlocalised experience, making Canva feel at home in every language and market around the world.