Not for the faint of heart! - Anonymous employee Canva Employee Review

5.0
Jul 18, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- Opportunity to work with smart/talented people everyday - True sense of cohesion, while the company has grown immensely over the last 5 years, everyone is aligned with Mel’s vision, trying to deliver real value to Canva customers - Great work environment, breakfast and catered lunch provided everyday - There are so many new projects, you will find yourself an owner of a product or service much faster than is possible at most other companies

Cons

- Growing pains, there are many areas that lack a formalised process due to the growth the company has experienced - Some teams are not yet balanced with a dedicated product manger or backend resources. This may be exciting for employees with a cross-functional mindset, but is also frustrating for others who are masters of their craft

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Pros

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Cons

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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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