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Canva Restructure Cuts or Relocates Over 1,200 Jobs
TL;DR
- Canva is cutting or relocating over 1,200 positions, impacting 22% of its worldwide staff.
- Chief executive Melanie Perkins called the move the most difficult point in the company's 13-year existence.
- Departing employees will receive a minimum of six months of pay and continued healthcare coverage in eligible countries.
Design platform Canva has announced a major restructure that will impact 1,271 workers, accounting for 22% of its global team. The adjustments involve eliminating positions or requiring employees to move to central hubs.
In a message sent to employees, chief executive Melanie Perkins noted that the decision marked the most challenging period in the company's thirteen-year timeline. The changes aim to eliminate organizational layers and encourage in-person collaboration among teams.
Staff members affected by the reductions will be given at least six months of salary alongside continued healthcare benefits for an additional year where applicable. Departing personnel are also permitted to retain their work laptops and may apply for grants valued at US$10,000 to launch new business ventures.
The graphic design enterprise joins several other prominent Australian software firms that have recently enacted workforce reductions and restructures.
Why It Matters
This major restructuring at Canva highlights ongoing workforce shifts within the technology sector, as prominent software companies reorganize their operations and adapt to changing industry pressures.
Nov 3, 2026 · Updated 11/4/2026, 3:24:04 AM · Reported with: The Guardian Technology
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