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 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CannonDesign?

86% of CannonDesign employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CannonDesign 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CannonDesign?

Architect (48) , 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 and people." ((in 15 reviews)); "Benefits are good." ((in 10 reviews)); "Good work environment to be in" ((in 8 reviews)); "People, job types, opportunity, collaborative environment" ((in 8 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)); "Poor management within some portions of organization." ((in 11 reviews)); "long hours but mostly by choice due to drive and passion" ((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 9 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 , Euless , Minneapolis , San Diego , San Francisco , Santa Clara , Boulder , Portland , Boca Raton

CannonDesign reviews

4.1

86% would recommend to a friend

(334 total reviews)

Brad Lukanic, AIA

94% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

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CannonDesign has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 334 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The CannonDesign employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

334 reviews

4.0

Dec 18, 2023

Decent company

Electrical design engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Gained plenty of industry knowledge

Cons

Micromanaging management Non-competitive salary Little work culture

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

2y

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

2.0

Dec 7, 2023

Great projects, horrible compensation

Architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of opportunity for growth and experience. They ask/listen to what you are interested in and cater to it when staffing projects. Clients are great, I love the work I'm doing.

Cons

No opportunity for growth in terms of promotions or raises. No compensation for above-average performance, yet the expectations remain high. Salaries are significantly lower than the local average. Refusal to address direct concerns about pay. Have also experienced sexual harassment from a project manager.

CannonDesign Response

2y

Please reach out to human resources to discuss any issues related to harassment. We take issues like this very seriously, and we can’t address the issue unless you reach out to have a conversation. If you prefer to reach out confidentially, you can use our confidential online reporting tool: www.reportlineweb.com/cannondesign Regarding compensation, we encourage you to have an open conversation with your manager about your salary expectations. This conversation can offer a deeper understanding of the various components contributing to your overall compensation. Our base pay is competitive and aligns with industry standards. Thank you for the review, and again, please reach out so we can discuss your experience with a project manager. We are committed to addressing this issue.

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