Culture is like a facade - Anonymous employee Canva Employee Review

2.0
16 Oct 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Free food, good product

Cons

Progress is hindered by managers not equipped to improve processes and turn down suggestions from more skilled subordinates. Micro-managing. Cuture disconnect with Australia office. Office politics. Values look good in paper but not practiced.

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5.0
27 Apr 2026
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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
28 May 2026
Recommend
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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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