Principal UX Researcher, Brand

Canva is hiring a Principal UX Researcher, Brand to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Principal UX Researcher, Brand, you'll craft intuitive, beautiful experiences end to end. This is a freelance, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (PST)). 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 • Conduct and apply user research • Iterate based on feedback and data • Design flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups • Contribute to and maintain the design system What we offer: • Paid parental leave • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Annual learning and professional development budget • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • Generous paid time off and company holidays 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 • Ability to give and receive feedback • Understanding of accessibility and usability • Strong visual and interaction design skills • Proficiency in Figma Nice to have: • Familiarity with modern collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, Linear) • Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment