CannonDesign reviews

Unfortunately, associates who are not in architecture or engineering positions are regarded as easily replaceable parts. Only a chosen few 'others' are acknowledged within the company's stifling 'members only' atmosphere. There is a definite caste system: architects, followed by engineers, then the remaining associates far below (the company web site provides a clear picture of the very limited professions that are promoted to the 'Principal' levels). As a rule, results are rewarded only if you are an architect or engineer - results are simply expected if you are not. It's a shame because the company does good work, but year after year excellent talent becomes frustrated and chooses to leave.

It's definitely a fast-paced and can be a stressful work environment. The company is growing at a quick pace, and that means that it's tough for operations and administration to keep up. Hours can be long when deadlines grow tight... but that's pretty much industry standard. Really your experience working at Cannon Design is entirely based on what project team you're a part of, and what project manager you're working under. Many of them are excellent, attentive, and good managers and schedulers. Others are less so- disorganized or poor planners. And while you definitely have control of where your career goes in the greater scheme of things, you may end up under the management of someone you don't care to work with.