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 46 reviews)); "Great culture office to office." ((in 16 reviews)); "Good work environment to be in" ((in 8 reviews)); "Benefits are good." ((in 8 reviews)); "People, job types, opportunity, collaborative environment" ((in 6 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

4.1

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

2.0

Jan 24, 2016

Dumb, boring corporation

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They're large enough to absorb losses that might impact smaller companies more severely. They're dumb enough to fool.

Cons

This firm began in Buffalo, New York, and their headquarters is based there. The top management is drawn from the pool of talent in Buffalo, New York, i.e., they are really not too bright, and talented designers bolt because they have no idea how to treat smart people. The acquisition of OWPP made them a better firm, but only because the people at OWPP were so good and they refused to be dragged down by the idiocy of Cannon Design's corporate management.

3.0

Oct 11, 2015

Shanghai office had its time

Creative director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits. Great friendly atmosphere (Shanghai office)

Cons

Corporate politics, lack of respect for designers from management side. Shanghai office being always treated as a "sweat shop" by the US offices although it had so many talented people.

3.0

Aug 9, 2015

International strategy : a good beginning but not very good endding

Solutions architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

nice office, good people to work with

Cons

It would be better if the business strategy is flexible, and design to fit international market

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