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?

78% 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 (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 47 reviews)); "Great culture and work/life balance" ((in 17 reviews)); "Benefits are good." ((in 8 reviews)); "Good work environment to be in" ((in 7 reviews)); "Colleagues are always willing to help." ((in 6 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 12 reviews)); "Pay does not compare to baseline salaries of other firms." ((in 10 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)); "long hours but mostly by choice due to drive and passion" ((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

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(334 total reviews)

Brad Lukanic, AIA

81% approve of CEO

81% positive business outlook

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CannonDesign has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 334 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good 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

2.0

Jun 23, 2019

Single firm multiple office format

Junior interior designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Big scale projects, the portfolio looks on online

Cons

inconsistent job opportunities, office favorites for the loudest

CannonDesign Response

6y

Thanks for taking the time to leave us feedback. Our goal is to create a workplace experience where every employee has the opportunity to work on meaningful projects and have their voices heard. We would love to work with you in making your experience better. If you haven’t already, please share these issues with your supervisor or reach out to your local HR rep so we can develop a plan.

4.0

Sep 10, 2018

Great for new/recent graduate

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working with creative people Cutting edge tools Open-minded design mindset

Cons

Long hours Compensation could be better

4.0

Aug 30, 2018

Good Place to Work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Chicago office is pretty diverse, in a great location, and offers a lot of benefits.

Cons

It is incredibly top heavy. The pay is not competitive and they are not transparent about how much people make.

CannonDesign Response

7y

Thanks for the feedback! We agree our Chicago office is pretty neat 😊 For staff salaries, equity is extremely important to our firm, and we have measures in place to ensure salaries are fair and competitive. An individual’s salary will always vary based on geography, experience, and other job-related factors, but we encourage every employee to have honest conversations with their supervisor about salary expectations. Having these conversations is an important step in ensuring pay expectations are aligned with the many factors that influence salary. Thanks for your time at CannonDesign!

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