No consideration for remote workers - Anonymous employee Canva Employee Review

2.0
9 Sept 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Fast pace company - All remote for the majority of people I've worked with. - Good product that still has a lot of potential growth and new users to acquire. - Company culture and values are modern, kind, and inclusive. - The company's mission is motivating, and the CEO knows how to transmit it to the teams. - Very few meetings, no bs, we go straight to the point and get the job done

Cons

- You can work for them for years, but you will still be considered a second-class citizen by people that worked in the headquarters of Sydney, Manila, and, lately, San Francisco. - They don't give any benefits to their remote employees worldwide. And they have a lot of them, sometimes working nearly since the beginning of Canva. But longevity and loyalty are not rewarded (for remote employees). - Job is demanding, and finding your marks on Slack and their tools is hard for newcomers. - Different timezones require long work days and constant availability, but that's an issue with any globally distributed companies.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
28 May 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”.

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