SEO Generalist – Arabic (MENA)

About the role

Canva is looking for an Arabic‑focused SEO Generalist to join its MENA team. This 12‑month fixed‑term position will work in a hybrid model, supporting both local country initiatives and the global outreach team.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and engage relevant external websites, publishers and partners for link‑building and brand‑mention opportunities across the Arabic/MENA web.
• Design and execute outreach campaigns that secure citations and mentions in AI answer engines, industry round‑ups, "best tools" lists and reputable Arabic media.
• Reclaim unlinked brand mentions and secure placements on listicles, directories, reference pages and Arabic‑language Wikipedia equivalents.
• Monitor Canva’s presence in AI‑generated answers for priority Arabic queries and feed insights back into outreach and content strategies.
• Collaborate closely with the MENA SEO Lead, SEO Content Specialist and global SEO colleagues.

Required profile

• Early‑career professional eager to build strong technical SEO foundations.
• Interest in developing strategic thinking and growing ownership of SEO initiatives.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, coordinating with both local and international teams.
• Fluent in Arabic and comfortable navigating Arabic‑language web ecosystems.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to Canva’s fastest‑growing International Supergroup.
• Hybrid work arrangement with a future Dubai office base.
• 12‑month fixed‑term contract with potential extension.