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 16 reviews)); "Benefits are good." ((in 10 reviews)); "Supportive Staff, Many Resources, Learning opportunities, Pay for your ARE licensing, Spot bonuses" ((in 8 reviews)); "Good work environment to be in" ((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)); "Poor management within some portions of organization." ((in 11 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)); "No bonus and no promotion opportunity" ((in 8 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

3.0

Nov 18, 2018

Great people, dull work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team, good communication with senior level, collaborative environment, plenty of social activities to interact with coworkers

Cons

Mundane work, salary, lack of creativity, time management

CannonDesign Response

7y

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We concur with all the positives you share, and we’re thankful to you for contributing to them as a former employee. We're disappointed to hear about some of the issues you experienced, but we hope your new career is offering the levels of creativity and challenges you seek. Thanks for contributing your talents to CannonDesign!

5.0

Oct 9, 2018

Great company

Electrical engineer i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company has great culture. Very welcoming and productive work culture. Competitive pay. Good benefits. Great opportunities to learn. A lot of very talented people here within the firm to learn from.

Cons

Not uncommon to have long weeks requiring a lot of OT. Although there is a path to move up within the firm it often feels a bit arbitrary and could use more internal promotion.

CannonDesign Response

7y

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us feedback. We’re thrilled to hear your thoughts on our culture, and we appreciate your honesty regarding work/life balance and our annual review system. We’re always making refinements to our processes and systems, and feedback like yours helps us immensely.

4.0

Mar 7, 2018

Design Focused

Senior project architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Emphasis on Design in Everything. Great environment for collaboration in design and delivery. Flexible work hours. Team culture and mentorship are a focus. Strongly encourages employees to engage with their communities. Single Firm bottom line means you do not compete with other office locations. Environmental Awareness Week annual event brings all office together to focus on environmental issues and renewed emphasis on sustainable design globally.

Cons

Large corporation still have remnants of silos, although there are firmwide deliberate steps to prevent this from occurring. Corporate administrative processes can be complicated and frustrating.

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