Does CannonDesign pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CannonDesign employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CannonDesign. This rating has improved by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CannonDesign?

77% of CannonDesign employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CannonDesign 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CannonDesign?

Architect (49) , Architectural Designer (21) , Designer (9) , Interior Designer (9) , Engineer (8) , Project Architect (8) , Architectural Intern (6) , Intern (5) , Vice President (5) , Administrative Assistant (4) , Architect II (4) , Associate (4) , Associate Vice President (4) , Intern Architect (4) , Project Manager (4)

What are the pros of working at CannonDesign according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and a sincere collegiality that is inspiring." ((in 45 reviews)); "Great culture office to office." ((in 15 reviews)); "Benefits are good." ((in 8 reviews)); "Good work environment to be in" ((in 7 reviews)); "Colleagues are always willing to help." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at CannonDesign according to real employee reviews?

"Poor project management and leadership leads to lots of unpaid overtime." ((in 13 reviews)); "long hours but mostly by choice due to drive and passion" ((in 11 reviews)); "Poor management within some portions of organization." ((in 10 reviews)); "Bloated upper management that is out of touch with the lower ranks who are in the trenches doing the work." ((in 9 reviews)); "Pay does not compare to baseline salaries of other firms." ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about CannonDesign layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about CannonDesign layoffs and their outlook for job security at CannonDesign in 2026.

What are the top reviewed CannonDesign locations?

Chicago , New York , Boston , Los Angeles , Saint Louis , Buffalo , Denver , Washington , Houston , Grand Island , Baltimore , Pittsburgh , Arlington , Irvine , Dallas , Chesapeake , Brooklyn , Charlotte , Euless , Minneapolis , San Diego , San Francisco , Santa Clara , Boulder , Portland , Boca Raton

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CannonDesign reviews

4.0

77% would recommend to a friend

(27 total reviews)

Brad Lukanic, AIA

81% approve of CEO

81% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.0

Culture & values

3.8

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

3.5

Compensation and benefits

Ratings by demographic groups

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Reviews by job title

27 reviews

Reviews about "Diversity & Inclusion"

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4.0

Jan 27, 2026

Review

Designer 1b

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance, work from home

Cons

Work place can have favoritism

5.0

Feb 1, 2024

CannonDesign - A great place to work

Senior mechanical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People, culture, diversity, institutional knowledge, project types, Clients, flexible growth, and mentoring.

Cons

A need for middle management employees.

CannonDesign Response

We appreciate you sharing your feedback with us, and we’re glad to hear you’re enjoying your experience with the firm. Your comment about middle management is helpful. If you haven’t already, we encourage you to share your thoughts on that with your office leader so they can learn more about the need. Thanks for contributing your talents to the firm!

2.0

Dec 11, 2023

Not a stable company

Architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are some great people in this company. Healthcare team does good design. Some fresh and young people are moving in. New office is awesome!

Cons

Denver office is not stable. Profitability is the first and last thing and employees are just numbers. CEO and the Board are completely oblivious and clueless of what's going on the floor. No effort on creating a culture or improve working life of employees. Lots of lay offs and lots of new hires that won't last more than 18 month on the average (you can fact check this) There is no trust between parties. People are willing to crush each other to look good in front of the management. Minimal to no raise. Do it at your own risk and before you apply, make sure you research if they are in any active lawsuit or litigation with any agency.

CannonDesign Response

There’s a lot to unpack in your review, and it's disheartening to learn that your experience did not align with the positive culture we consistently strive to create. We do want to clarify that we have not had any layoffs in Denver in recent years and our office is growing under strong leadership. Our compensation is also competitive with the industry, benchmarked against our peers. Regardless, we’re disappointed about this review, and we want you to know that our firm is wholly committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment for all employees. If you’re willing to share more information, we have a confidential hotline you can use to provide more details about your experience: www.reportlineweb.com/cannondesign

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Jobs at CannonDesign

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Lighting Designer III

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