Dutch Language Manager (12 month contract)

Canva is hiring a Dutch Language Manager (12 month contract) for a remote role open to applicants in Netherlands. Level rates it ; you can apply on Canva.

Level's read on this job

Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
This is listed as a remote role.
The posting mentions Translation Software, localization and dutch among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a mid-level role.
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AI in this role

Manage Dutch localization, translation, and brand voice adaptation for global design platform content.

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localizationdutchtranslationcopywritinglinguistics

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.

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Where and how you can work

While we support flexible ways of working, for this role it would be great to have someone who can join in a hybrid capacity in our Amsterdam office, so we can best support our teams and keep collaboration flowing. We have an amazing new hub at the Herengracht for our growing team.

Please note: While this is a 12 month contract, there is flexibility in weekly hours to accommodate other freelance work.

About the role/speciality

Every month, more than 180 million Canva users create a design in one of the 100 languages other than English, that Canva supports. The Localisation specialty is a small team of linguists, project managers, and engineers distributed throughout the company. Our mission is to celebrate the diversity of our global users and make their experience delightful by delivering a hyperlocalised experience.

As a Language Manager, you’ll bring your linguistic and cultural knowledge to all aspects of localisation, ensuring our international users have the best possible Canva experience. You’ll be the creative hub for all content in Dutch and help advise on Canva’s branding in that market.

What you’ll be doing

Shape Canva’s voice across all parts of the product in Dutch
Translate and adapt key content for Dutch-speaking users
Manage relationships with localisation vendors and language partners
Develop and maintain Dutch style guides, glossaries, and localisation best practices
Review and evaluate translation quality across product and marketing surfaces
Identify opportunities to improve localisation quality and user experience
Answer linguistic and cultural questions from stakeholders across Canva
Support QA processes and triage localisation bugs and testing results

What we’re looking for

You’re passionate about language, culture, and creating experiences that feel natural and intuitive for Dutch users. You have strong writing instincts and know how to adapt tone depending on context, audience, and platform.

You thrive in ambiguous environments and enjoy taking things from chaos to clarity. You’re proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working across multiple teams and stakeholders. You’re equally comfortable discussing details with engineers and ideas with marketers, designers, and product managers.

You also bring:

Experience working in localisation, internationalisation, content, or language management roles
Strong understanding of Dutch language and cultural nuance
Experience reviewing localisation quality across different surfaces
Familiarity with CAT tools and localisation workflows
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Comfort working with data, feedback, and user insights to improve quality
Experience working in SaaS, product, or tech environments is highly valued

Also, we’d love it if you had the following, but it’s not a prerequisite!

Experience as a Language Lead at an LSP or software company
Experience with Smartling or similar CAT tools
Copywriting or transcreation experience
Understanding of SEO and organic growth
Design experience or strong visual instincts
Experience working with AI-assisted localisation workflows
Tertiary education in linguistics, literature, localisation, or related fields

Other stuff to know

Please submit your application & resume in English.

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

Please note that interviews are predominantly conducted virtually.

We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if you don’t feel like your skills quite match what’s listed above - we still want to hear from you!

Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.

How we rate this

Dutch Language Manager (12 month contract) at Canva rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
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Key facts

Dutch Language Manager (12 month contract) is an open job at Canva.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Amsterdam, NH, Netherlands and is marked remote.
The job was posted on July 27, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Canva. Apply on Canva

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

LocalizationDutchTranslationCopywritingLinguisticsTranslation Software

Questions you could be asked

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Tell me about a project where dutch was part of your work. What did you do?
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Tell me about a project where copywriting was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where linguistics was part of your work. What did you do?

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