# Canva cuts over 1,200 jobs as growth slows

Australian design platform Canva is laying off more than 1,200 employees, roughly 15% of its workforce, citing slowing growth. The cuts mark a sharp reversal for one of the world's most valuable private software companies, which had expanded rapidly during the pandemic.

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### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/04/canva-lays-off-over-1200-people-amid-slowing-growth/) — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:59:00 +0000