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

5.0

Feb 16, 2024

Really good local office, with support from a larger firm.

Architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People are great to work with. There's a ton of room specialize in things that interest you. There's a lot of opportunity to work on really outstanding projects. The Denver office is smaller, but having the larger firm behind you gives access to subject matter experts, services, and awesome designers that an average smaller firm won't have access to.

Cons

The biggest downside is the inherent bureaucracy that comes with a big firm. Lots of processes that don't move as fast as I like.

CannonDesign Response

2y

We're glad to hear you're enjoying your experience with us. We understand your point about bureaucracy. Structured processes are important for upholding the quality of our work and doing the best for our clients and communities – but it’s also important to get things done efficiently. We’ll keep this feedback in mind as we continue to improve our processes. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and thanks for being a part of our team.

5.0

Feb 1, 2024

CannonDesign - A great place to work

Senior mechanical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People, culture, diversity, institutional knowledge, project types, Clients, flexible growth, and mentoring.

Cons

A need for middle management employees.

CannonDesign Response

2y

We appreciate you sharing your feedback with us, and we’re glad to hear you’re enjoying your experience with the firm. Your comment about middle management is helpful. If you haven’t already, we encourage you to share your thoughts on that with your office leader so they can learn more about the need. Thanks for contributing your talents to the firm!

4.0

Jan 12, 2024

People are great, pay not so much

Interior designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I love working at CD, I love the projects I’m on and the people I work with.

Cons

Just now learning that I’m about 10k underpaid

CannonDesign Response

2y

We’re so happy to hear you love working at CannonDesign. We’re so glad you’re with us. We understand that pay is a significant part of any job, and your concerns are important to us. We maintain a compensation structure that stands out for its fairness and competitiveness within our industry. To ensure this, we consistently conduct thorough industry comparisons and equity assessments. If you haven't already, we encourage you to have an open conversation with your supervisor about your pay. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.

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