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

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.0

Culture & values

3.8

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

3.5

Compensation and benefits

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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Reviews by job title

334 reviews

4.0

Oct 23, 2016

overall positive and rewarding

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

opportunities for growth and advancement

Cons

frequent change in executive leadership

CannonDesign Response

Thanks so much for the review. And thanks for being a part of what makes our firm special!

2.0

Oct 16, 2016

Management

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Staff who want to do well and succeed

Cons

Senior leadership keeps changing, lacks clear vision and direction

CannonDesign Response

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We’re thankful to be surrounded by employees who want to do well and succeed. Our leadership team has experienced some changes over the years, but we believe it’s important to always have the right people in place to push our organization forward. Our new leadership team, led by our CEO, Brad Lukanic, is fully committed to pushing innovation in our industry and enhancing life at CannonDesign. Those two goals are unwavering. Thanks for contributing your talents. We wish you well in your future endeavors!

3.0

Oct 11, 2016

senior interior designer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

nice people and good projects

Cons

long hours (typical for industry)

CannonDesign Response

Appreciate the feedback. And we concur with your comment about nice people and good projects! In regards to the long hours, we strive to offer a healthy work/life balance, but understand that sometimes the work or life part of that equation ends up taking more time than planned. In the days ahead, you will hear more about CannonDesign’s Work Life Program recently approved by our Core Team. The program includes Flex-Scheduling, Remote Work, and Summer Schedules to name a few. We hope you find a component that meets your needs.

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