Great company with growing pains - Copywriter Canva Employee Review

4.0
Apr 7, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Admirable focus on work life balance, unbeatable company benefits, amazing office space and free-flowing food and post-work activities allow you to focus all your attention on your job

Cons

Office politics despite claim there is lack of hierarchy. Company culture is not as clean as is presented. Witnessed many times how Sydney employees pass work to Manila yet receive the credit simply for being the project lead. Lack of direction.

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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”.

5
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