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).

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334 reviews

4.0

Jan 23, 2026

Designer 2 Salary

Designer 2

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, good location, interesting projects

Cons

Wish compensation was better for architecture.

2.0

Dec 5, 2025

Working at CannonDesign

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Small office means ability to work closely with architects, planners, and designers.

Cons

Micromanagement, management does not encourage a work-life balance

4.0

Nov 11, 2025

Work / Life Balance

Interior designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The work/life balance is great and the office culture is very positive and engaging. Everyone is respectful to one another no matter the level or title.

Cons

The creativity process at the beginning of a project could be improved; sometimes the way a project or project team is managed lacks organization and consistency; all members of a team should be included earlier in the design process - such as the schematic phase - for a more cohesive and holistic design approach.

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