SEO Lead – Malaysia

Canva

SEO Lead responsible for driving growth strategies for Canva in Malaysia. Leading technical, content, and authority pillars to enhance search performance and user engagement.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇲🇾 MalaysiaSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

SEO strategytechnical SEOcontent SEOauthority SEOKPI developmentdata analysisoptimization strategiesAI search trendsSEO project management

Soft Skills

communicationanalytical skillsstakeholder influencetrust-buildingstrategic assessmentleadershippartnership development

Industry Keywords

Malaysia search behaviorcultural nuancesSEO growthdata-driven decision makingrapid growthscaling challenges

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Canva’s SEO growth in Malaysia
Define and execute SEO strategy across technical, content, and authority pillars
Shape the SEO roadmap and influence stakeholders
Develop country-specific KPIs and communicate results transparently
Monitor AI search trends and experiment with optimization strategies
Document learnings for the global SEO engine

Requirements

What you’ll need

Native Malay speaker with business-level English
Deep understanding of Malaysia search behavior and cultural nuances
Proven ability to assess markets and propose strategies
Demonstrated track record leading successful SEO projects on large websites
Excellent analytical skills for data-driven decision making
Outstanding communicator, ability to build trust-based partnerships
Experience leading through rapid growth and scaling challenges

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible, remote-friendly ways of working
Access to Canva’s proprietary SEO platforms and third-party tools
Collaborate with a global network of experts