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 45 reviews)); "Great culture and people." ((in 15 reviews)); "Benefits are good." ((in 10 reviews)); "Good work environment to be in" ((in 8 reviews)); "People, job types, opportunity, collaborative environment" ((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 13 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?

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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).

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334 reviews

3.0

Apr 8, 2016

Top Heavy

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Some really interesting concepts. Some really nice people. Lots of talent.

Cons

Way too top heavy. Every other person is a VP. They talk about the importance of training, but they are actually really bad at it.

4.0

Apr 5, 2016

Marketing

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Inspiring people committed to making a difference. I know that sounds cheesy, but it's true. A fairly entrepreneurial culture - if you have a good idea and a solid plan, the firm gives you the resources to succeed. Solid design chops - we've won a ton of design awards for projects big and small. It varies by office, but most of our studios have a great design culture. Innovation and experimentation is encouraged. The firm is small enough to make decision making fairly easy. You don't have to go through endless hoops to get stuff done.

Cons

My biggest complaint is in the "old guard" leadership. This is getting a lot better, but there are still a few leaders in the firm that are pretty disconnected from the realities of practicing architecture in 2016. With that said, the voices of creative and up-and-coming leadership far outweigh those of the old guard, so it's not that big of a deal.

CannonDesign Response

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Thanks for leaving us feedback! We’re proud of our people, culture and design chops. Thanks for contributing to these attributes and making our company special. In regards to our leadership team, we’re happy to share that Brad Lukanic was announced as our new CEO just last week. An award-winning architect, Brad brings a clear understanding of the current realities and future opportunities present in the design industry. Architect magazine actually just ran a Q&A with him last week. Check it out to learn more about Brad and his thoughts on the industry: http://www.architectmagazine.com/practice/q-a-cannondesign-ceo-brad-lukanic_o

2.0

Apr 3, 2016

Great People, but...

Anonymous employee

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It is a group of exciting and talented people working together in an open environment. I genuinely enjoy working with most of my co-workers.

Cons

But, the management structure does a horrible job of providing adequate resources and management. The company has made questionable decisions regarding business development. There is little accountability and no clear expectations for performance.

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