Canva reviews

The company culture is unhealthy: blame-shifting, lack of accountability, and inconsistent integrity are widespread, making it a very challenging place to work. Communication is selective and inconsistent; key information is often withheld, which sets employees up for failure, and they are then held responsible for the outcome. Sales leadership is erratic and dismissive, frequently operating without accountability. It is concerning that senior leadership continues to overlook and enable this behavior. Leadership focuses more on appearances than results—prioritizing how they are perceived by upper management. They often take credit for successes, but when things go wrong, employees are left unsupported. Morale across the company is low, with widespread burnout. While this is openly acknowledged, no meaningful steps are taken to address it, and there is little concern for employee well-being.

This is my second time working at a SaaS company; I previously worked for an online form software. My experience at Canva makes me want to get out of working in tech altogether. Let’s be honest: I’ve delivered consistently, taken on high-impact projects, solved problems no one else wanted to touch — and did it without burning bridges or asking for credit. But after a while, it’s hard not to notice that the company doesn’t return the favor. Recognition is minimal, raises are predetermined, and promotions are murky at best. I’ve brought serious value to this team, but conversations about growth are vague or postponed, and feedback feels like a box-checking exercise. Decisions are made far above our heads, often with little warning or explanation, and the messaging never quite aligns with the reality on the ground. The workload is intense, and while I can handle it, I shouldn’t have to shoulder this much without meaningful support. The push back to the office feels performative — especially when the best work is clearly getting done remotely. Flexibility is earned, but not granted. Despite being a global company, there's limited internal mobility or investment in long-term career development. Mentorship is informal and inconsistent, and growth conversations tend to be reactive instead of proactive.