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 44 reviews)); "Great culture office to office." ((in 17 reviews)); "Great work life balance." ((in 13 reviews)); "Benefits are good." ((in 9 reviews)); "Good work environment to be in" ((in 8 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)); "Poor management within some portions of organization." ((in 11 reviews)); "long hours but mostly by choice due to drive and passion" ((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)); "Pay does not compare to baseline salaries of other firms." ((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

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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

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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

4.0

Oct 27, 2023

Internship

Intern - hourly

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great experience. Lots to learn from very skilled and knowledgeable professionals. Everyone is very supportive.

Cons

Little to no employee benefits during internship.

3.0

Oct 17, 2023

Ok place

Community manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting work. Different projects to work on.

Cons

Nothing really to share other than manager was not the best

5.0

Oct 10, 2023

Great until they let me go for financial reasons

Project architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Culture. No complaints. Would have stayed a long time if I had not been laid off.

Cons

Bonuses were limited. Its a large office 18 locations, 1000 staff total.

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Jobs at CannonDesign

Designer - Entry Level

Electrical - Entry Level

Experiential Graphic Designer - Entry Level

Plumbing/Fire Protection - Entry Level (BUF)

Construction Administrator

Gastonia, NC

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