Expected more, it’s a let down - Anonymous employee Canva Employee Review

1.0
Jul 19, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Free food can’t deny the obvious

Cons

Not the best hiring process, they identify skill gaps and recruit like for like to fill the gap, gain for the company but super sad for the new talent since they’d be doing what they already know hence less growth and opportunities to learn for them. Can be smokes and mirrors due to the excitement to join Canva, unfortunately you won’t be walking out as someone more mature in you skillset. No diversity in my team.

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Pros

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

Cons

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3.0
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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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