Canva May Cut Jobs or Freeze Hiring in November
Reports suggest the Australian design company could announce another round of layoffs or a hiring freeze later in 2026.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Job Search
Canva reportedly may announce another round of layoffs or a hiring freeze in November 2026, following 32 job cuts from its technical content writing team on March 29, 2025. The company has not officially confirmed any new cuts or a freeze.
Why it matters
Canva said it is evolving its technical content writing function to better align with how its engineering teams create and maintain documentation. CEO Melanie Perkins has said the company slowed its product rollout to rebuild its AI architecture, reduce unit costs and strengthen its business model.
Canva cut 32 employees in March 2025 and ended 2025 with over 31 million paid users and a US$42 billion valuation. Whether a new round of cuts or a freeze will follow in November 2026 has not been confirmed by the company.
The players
Canva
An Australian design platform company that is valued at US$42 billion and has remained profitable for nine years.
Melanie Perkins
Co-founder and chief executive of Canva, who has said the company slowed its product rollout to rebuild its AI architecture.
The details
Canva confirmed the March 2025 cuts to Capital Brief, saying it would try to redeploy affected staff and offer generous packages to those who could not be placed. The company has remained profitable for nine years and ended its June quarter with US$1.47 billion in cash.
Timeline
March 29, 2025: Canva cut 32 employees from its technical content writing team.
2025: Canva ended the year with more than 265 million monthly active users.
November 2026: Possible layoffs or hiring freeze, according to reports.
Market Landscape
Tech layoffs in 2026 have so far affected 198,882 employees across 679 companies, close to the 245,953 employees hit across 783 companies in all of 2025. Canva's reported November plans would extend that trend into a company that still reports rising user growth.
Workers at design and technology firms may face shifting hiring prospects if a freeze or new cuts materialize. Job seekers in the sector may find fewer open roles during the period the reports describe.
The takeaway
Reported layoffs at growing companies can signal internal restructuring rather than falling demand. Job seekers in tech may benefit from tracking company announcements and preparing for shifting hiring cycles.
Further reading
For broader context on hiring trends, see Job Search.
