Canva Lays Off 1,271 Employees, Restructures 22% of Workforce
Sourced from 4 publications
- •Canva (online design platform) is laying off 1,271 employees, affecting 22% of its workforce.
- •CEO Melanie Perkins cited technological evolution as a reason for organizational restructuring.
- •The changes will include role modifications and potential relocations to centralized hubs.
- •The layoffs are part of Canva's response to changing consumer expectations in the design field.
- •No specific mention of AI influencing the decision, but technology pace acknowledged.
Sources
Canva Layoffs 2026: 1,271 Employees Face Job Cuts, Role Changes And Relocation
News18
Canva is announcing changes and layoffs affecting 22 percent of its staff
The Verge
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