Principal Product Designer, Design Systems

Canva is hiring a Principal Product Designer, Design Systems to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Principal Product Designer, Design Systems, you'll craft intuitive, beautiful experiences end to end. This is a freelance, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — USA). About the role You'll craft intuitive, beautiful experiences end to end, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Collaborate closely with product and engineering • Contribute to and maintain the design system • Design flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups • Iterate based on feedback and data • Conduct and apply user research What we offer: • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Home office and wellness stipends • Generous paid time off and company holidays • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Canva is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Proficiency in Figma • Strong visual and interaction design skills • Understanding of accessibility and usability • Strong portfolio of shipped work Nice to have: • A track record of taking ownership and shipping independently • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning