Toxic positivity prevails - Marketing Canva Employee Review

2.0
Dec 17, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Great benefits and social clubs - Full hybrid work arrangements - Most people outside the senior 'inner circle' are nice

Cons

- Founders and some early employees are paranoid and controlling, leading to a culture of secrecy and silence - Constructive criticism is a faux pas so half-baked and ineffective projects are everywhere - The company overhires in some areas whilst leading others to the point of burnout - Free lunch and parties are prioritised over career development and team togetherness - The company has an opaque hierarchy, so it's unclear who should make decisions, leading to terrible internal politics - Most senior team members are alarmingly inexperienced (some department heads have no previous experience in their respective area, and it shows!) - The only way to progress is through nepotism

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5.0
Apr 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
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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