{
  "id": 18059858,
  "title": "Canva layoffs: design giant to cut or relocate more than 1,200 jobs in major restructure",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/canva-layoffs-design-giant-to-cut-or-relocate-more-than-1-200-jobs-in-18059858",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-04T00:14:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Guardian Technology",
    "slug": "guardian-technology",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/nov/04/canva-layoffs-job-cuts-restructure"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Canva, the Australian-founded design platform, is set to cut or relocate over 1,200 jobs, accounting for 22% of its global workforce, as part of a major restructure. This decision marks the \"hardest moment\" in the company's 13-year history according to its chief executive, Melanie Perkins. The restructuring comes as a trend across the technology sector as software companies scramble to remain competitive against artificial intelligence disrupters while integrating AI tools themselves. The restructure will affect 1,271 people and may involve changing roles, relocating to central hubs, or saying goodbye to colleagues. Those who lose their positions will receive at least six months of salary, healthcare coverage for 12 more months in countries where it's standard, and the ability to keep their laptops. Additionally, they can apply for US$10,000 grants to start their own ventures.",
  "summary": "Chief executive Melanie Perkins describes job cuts as ‘without doubt the hardest moment in our thirteen-year history’ in email to staff Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Canva is cutting or relocating more than 1,200 jobs, representing 22% of its global workforce, as part of a major restructure that includes laying off staff who helped build the Australian-founded…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}