Great company but not without flaws - Anonymous employee Canva Employee Review

3.0
Oct 25, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

• Diverse group of global employees • Focused work but plenty of opportunity to experiment or learn new skills

Cons

• Depending on the team, resources/support may be limited. Tend to feel like a 2nd class employee. • Leadership constantly changing leading to instability and lull periods. • Nepotism everywhere.

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5.0
Jun 24, 2026
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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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