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

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

May 2, 2023

fine

Strategist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company offers flexibility and great office space.

Cons

Lots of travel and limited growth.

CannonDesign Response

3y

Thanks for this review. We’re glad to hear you enjoy our office space and our workplace flexibility. Some roles may involve more travel than others, and we acknowledge that can be tough at times. If you find that the amount of travel is becoming too much, we encourage you to have an open conversation with your manager. They will be able to provide guidance and explore possible solutions to ensure a better work-life balance for you. Similarly, discussing your growth aspirations with your manager can help align your career path with your ambitions. The more transparent you can be with your manager the better. Thanks again for the review. We’re so fortunate to have you on our team!

5.0

Apr 14, 2023

Great Company

Architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive of ambitions Good project work Good people

Cons

Has had its difficulty adjusting to hyrbrid workplace, but the company as a whole has done well continuing to provide flexibility.

CannonDesign Response

3y

Thanks so much for swinging by to leave a review. We’re so glad you’re having a great experience. The transition to a hybrid workplace was a journey filled with learnings, but the journey was worth it. It’s now become a part of our everyday routine—and it’s now just the way we all work. Thanks for being a part of our team!

5.0

Apr 4, 2023

Great team environment

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A diverse clientele allows for multiple assignments and allows opportunities to learn different aspects of the industry.

Cons

Continue growing the engineering side of the business

CannonDesign Response

3y

Thanks for this! We’re so glad to have you on our engineering team. And trust that we’re very focused on growing and bolstering all facets of our engineering practice. If you’re interested in getting involved in these efforts or have ideas to share, we definitely encourage you to send a note to our engineering leaders.

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