Couldn't ask for more - Anonymous employee Canva Employee Review

5.0
May 25, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Embodies everything a startup should be. The company is growing at an amazing pace. The management promotes autonomy and gives people the freedom to try new things. There is a singlemindess in the company about achieving our big collective vision so there are no egos, very few conflicts and a generally very harmonious place to work.

Cons

Be prepared to work at a frenetic face. Not a bad thing at all but it is necessary to be successful at this company.

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Pros

- Fast pace - Interesting tech - Fun product to work on - Great culture & values

Cons

- Crunch periods can be full on

3.0
May 28, 2026
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Pros

Product is beloved by users. Brand affinity is second to none which makes being a marketer a lot of fun. Genuinely good and caring coworkers who want to build something great. Hiring bar is high. Vibe and Thrive benefit is clever and unique.

Cons

Behind the brand is a cult like culture with the “founders” surrounded by yes people (whether they are aware of it or not). Mediocrity seems to be tolerated among management’s “old guard” causing tension and churn with newer and sometimes more experienced leaders. Insecure leaders at some of the highest levels perpetuate much of the toxic behaviors described in the reviews below such as gaslighting and favoritism. People “disappear” with little to no explanation, but hey, it’s the “Canva way”.

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