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?

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CannonDesign reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(334 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

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).

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Reviews by job title

334 reviews

2.0

Feb 21, 2022

Junior staff, beware

Lighting designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Develop experience quickly, lots of diverse projects in cutting edge design firm

Cons

Pay lip service to mentorship and opportunities for junior staff, will more often than not ignore criticism/requests for change

CannonDesign Response

4y

We appreciate you sharing your thoughts with us. All feedback is important to our firm—especially the not-so-great stuff. While we do have a strong mentorship program, we realize that mentorship needs are very personal to each person—and we regret that our efforts fell short for you. Mentorship is incredibly important to all of us, and we’ll continue to strengthen our mentorship culture to ensure we’re giving all employees the opportunities they need to grow.

4.0

Feb 15, 2022

Lots of work but rewarding

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Technical projects, you learn a lot.

Cons

Constant project load and short deadlines.

CannonDesign Response

4y

Thanks for swinging by to share your thoughts. We’re thrilled to hear you’re finding your work rewarding—and we agree there’s a lot of it unfolding across the firm. If you ever feel like the workload is becoming too much, please feel empowered to have a conversation with your supervisor or HR business partner. Our firm is committed to work/life balance, and if that balance starts to feel off, we aim to work with teammates to strike a balance that works for them. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts.

2.0

Feb 14, 2022

Toxic

Associate vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Most of the people here (generally in mid-career) are great to work with and always willing to help. Lots of smart people willing to think outside the box and experiment, which makes some of the work really fun. Some practice and office leaders are kind and respectful people, which is refreshing for such a corporate atmosphere. Recent and ongoing DEI investments are great.

Cons

So toxic. The worst is that firm leaders insult and badmouth peers and direct reports in business meetings behind their backs. Lots of aggression and antagonism and very little productive communication. There's a big CYA culture, with leaders unwilling to take responsibility and blaming and shaming other people publicly, including their direct reports. Lack of respect for work-life balance by some - expectations of quick, afterhours email responses. Firm structure and financial incentives encourage territoriality and bad leaders exacerbate it.

CannonDesign Response

4y

This is a tough review to read—but we appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention. We take comments like this very seriously and we elevate them to the highest levels of firm leadership. Above all else, we ask that you give us a chance to directly address these issues with you. These are very serious remarks that go against everything our firm stands for. We can’t hold people accountable until we fully understand the issues you’ve faced. If you don’t feel comfortable talking to your supervisor or HR business partner, we encourage you to provide more details using our confidential ethics line: From the U.S. and Canada call 1.855.502.1878 Or report online: www.reportlineweb.com/cannondesign All reports will be handled anonymously, confidentially, and can be made without fear of retribution.

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