Manila needs help - Specialist Canva Employee Review

2.0
Jul 10, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It's one of the best apps out there, no question. The CEO is a visionary, a great character, and an undeniably inspiring leader and individual. Great perks including meals and snacks served daily, education allowance, office parties, free alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, budget for the team to spend time together outside work, equity options, etc.

Cons

While change is inevitable especially with a company that is at hypergrowth, employee morale is just at an all-time low. I used to enjoy going to work because there are bright people to learn from and the energy was fun. Now, we are scared that we'll just be another company whose funds will get mismanaged, Glassdoor reviewers are hunted down, suck-ups are throwing themselves at the new management, talented people are either leaving or getting overlooked, incompetent leaders are still in position and age-old problems aren't being acted on. It's a Friday night and I used to stay for after-work socials. Now, I prefer to leave for home immediately and write a review because delivering feedback to HR would be taken as an attack.

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5.0
Apr 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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