Squarespace to lay off 19 percent of staff, about 300 workers

What happened

Squarespace is laying off 19 percent of its workforce, according to The Verge. Company spokesperson Jeff Seedman told the outlet that the cuts will affect around 300 of the company's 1,800 employees. The company framed the move as a way to streamline how it runs.

Seedman said the changes are meant to help Squarespace move faster as it heads into what he called its next phase of growth. He said the company wants to "sharpen our priorities". He also said affected employees will receive 16 weeks of base pay, plus healthcare benefits into May 2027.

The Verge noted that the layoffs arrive a little over two years after Squarespace's major push into AI. In 2024 the company announced Blueprint AI, a tool that builds websites and generates copy, blog posts and product descriptions. The private equity firm Permira closed its acquisition of Squarespace around the same time. The excerpt does not say which teams are affected, and the company did not link the cuts to AI in the statement as reported.

What this means for job seekers

Talentdpro does not list jobs from Squarespace, so there is no Squarespace count to share. Across IT/Software and Other categories, talentdpro shows 1391 open roles across 138 companies. Current listings include a Booz Allen Hamilton Data Scientist Intern role in Detroit and a remote CrowdStrike Analyst I, Falcon Complete position.

Three practical steps. First, if you are interviewing with Squarespace or hold an offer, ask your recruiter in writing whether the role and start date are unchanged, and keep any written confirmation. Second, if you were considering a company with recent layoffs, check recent news and ask interviewers how the team is structured and who you would report to. Third, keep your applications spread across several employers and sectors, and update your resume with specific project results so you can apply quickly when a good listing appears.