Canva WAS good… - Specialist Canva Employee Review

2.0
Jul 8, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Loved how much the founders value their employees before and they really care for the wellbeing of each individuals

Cons

A lot has changed post pandemic. The department I was has become hell. You will never enjoy working in Canva if you join that department. That department not only treats their people as robots but also doesn’t value a human being’s personal issues. They will make you feel like it’s okay but will guilt trip you and gaslight you with words like (non-verbatim) “with all the benefits and perks we have here, this should be easy for you to do if we require you to do this and that or to adjust to change so you be grateful that you are here”. They have this quarterly parties but you won’t be allowed to join if you have a shift for that day but other departments would be able to join even if they have shifts all because “our customers should go first”.

Explore other reviews about Canva

5.0
Jun 24, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

⁠The work culture is amazing and highly collaborative. There are plenty of opportunities to learn new technologies, and the perks/benefits are excellent.⁠The work culture is amazing and highly collaborative. There are plenty of opportunities to learn new technologies, and the perks/benefits are excellent.⁠

Cons

The company is growing very fast, so internal processes and structure change frequently. Work-life balance can be tricky during big product launches.⁠

3.0
May 28, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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”.

6
See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All