Canva restructuring affects 1,271 employees, 22% of total workforce

Canva is restructuring its organization, affecting 1,271 employees—22% of its workforce—through role changes, relocation requests, and layoffs, according to a company announcement on November 5. CEO and co-founder Melanie Perkins said growth slowed for the first time in a decade, prompting the company to merge its product, growth, and platform teams and reduce management layers. Departing staff will receive at least six months of salary and keep their company-issued MacBooks. Those who leave to start businesses or community projects can also apply for a $10,000 grant, with Canva taking no ownership or equity in their ventures. The move signals mounting pressure on the design-software firm after a decade of expansion and puts focus on whether the flattened structure can revive growth.