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 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CannonDesign?

86% of CannonDesign employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CannonDesign 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.9 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?

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

4.1

86% would recommend to a friend

(334 total reviews)

Brad Lukanic, AIA

94% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

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CannonDesign has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 334 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent 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

1.0

Apr 17, 2015

Project Manager

Project manager

Recommend

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Pros

Not sure of any worth mentioning but from a foggy distance: relatively competitive salaries, every once in a while chance of working on interesting projects and as anywhere else chance of working with interesting people.

Cons

Unbearable work loads, stifling if not terror like work atmosphere, poor recognition of efforts, management not genuine for the most part and poor chances for real personal growth. Stay away if possible!

4.0

Apr 14, 2015

Good experience overall

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, fantastic work. Professional development was encouraged.

Cons

No room for upward mobility within. Pay was not consistent with the market.

1.0

Apr 14, 2015

Things seem to be getting worse every year!

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The chance to meet some very bright individuals. Cannon has several offices across the country. They have designed some very beautiful buildings in the past but except for a couple recent projects things seem to be getting worse...

Cons

Ever since the reorganization of leadership a few years ago the company has been in turmoil. temporary pay reductions. Lots of layoffs followed by new hires with less experience sends a message. Productive people being laid off when senior non-producers are kept around. Not matching the 401K directly followed by announcing the acquisition of another firm sends the wrong message to employees. Lots of blame but very little genuine and meaningful recognition. Lots of new blue ocean initiatives that fill up leaderships time but don't seem to help. There is no loyalty or value of the employee so beware you can loose you job in an instant with no explanation even at the executive principal level.

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