Nice if you want to chill and stop learning, weird culture though - Engineer Canva Employee Review

2.0
Apr 30, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-WLB very good, they respect your time and don't encourage working outside of normal work hours. - Fully remote available. - Good perks for in-office employees like free food, lots of social events

Cons

- Focuses too much on culture and social events, feels a bit cult-like at times. - Depending on team, can feel isolated in your role. - Deskilling experience, siloed in your work and it's hard to branch out. - Toxic positivity, hard to give feedback honestly - A lot of people are just coasting or doing the bare minimum

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5.0
Apr 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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
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”.

4
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