Populous
Populous is hiring: Graphic Designer I / Experiential - 2025 Graduate in Kansas
Populous, Kansas City, MO, United States, 64999
GRAPHIC DESIGNER I / EXPERIENTIAL - 2025 GRADUATE
Location: Kansas City
Interviews will begin on a rolling basis starting in January. Applications will close when positions are filled or on March 11th, whichever occurs first. Please visit populous.com/join learn more about our Americas New Grad Program, our process and FAQ.
Who We Are:
We design places where people love to be together.
Populous is a global design firm that began with a singular focus: to draw people together around the things they love, through experiences that capture all the senses, amplifying the atmosphere of excitement and pure joy shared in human moments.
We've designed and delivered some of the world's most memorable civic, sports and entertainment buildings, from iconic stadia to ground-breaking live music venues. Populous is where architects and designers of all kinds create moments bigger than ourselves. We offer the best of both worlds: the resources and impact of the design giants and the tightly knit atmosphere and growth opportunities of smaller firms.
What We Offer:
Professional & Personal Development Programs + Summer Hours + Hybrid Schedule + On-Site Gym + Paid Architect Licensure & Certifications Exams + Wedding Pay + Charitable Match Program + Market Leading Wellness Health and Welfare Benefits.
Who We Are Looking For:
The preferred candidate will have an interest in working in a dynamic and collaborative global design environment with a diverse range of public assembly building types; including the design of sports venues, convention centers, community buildings and transportation facilities.
We are seeking May 2025 graduates for a full-time entry-level design position with our team in multiple locations. Within the application you will be able to select your primary and two secondary office locations for which we are hiring this role to be considered. To learn more about our offices and hear from staff in those offices, please visit populous.com/join.
What Your Day Could Consist Of:
Requirements For Success:
Essential Qualifications:
Populous offers a competitive salary and bonus packages. We strive to offer our staff the best benefits package in the industry, at the lowest cost to employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k, FSA/HSA, paid time off and continuing education benefits. Populous is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
No. 1 Most Innovative Company in Architecture by Fast Company
No. 1 Firm in Cultural on Interior Design magazine's Top 100 Giants
No. 1 Architecture Firm in Cultural Facilities by BD+C
No. 1 Architecture Firm in Convention Centers by BD+C
No. 1 Architecture Firm in Performing Arts and Concert Venues by BD+C
Find us here - https://populous.com/careers
Instagram: @WeArePopulous
X: @Populous
Location: Kansas City
Interviews will begin on a rolling basis starting in January. Applications will close when positions are filled or on March 11th, whichever occurs first. Please visit populous.com/join learn more about our Americas New Grad Program, our process and FAQ.
Who We Are:
We design places where people love to be together.
Populous is a global design firm that began with a singular focus: to draw people together around the things they love, through experiences that capture all the senses, amplifying the atmosphere of excitement and pure joy shared in human moments.
We've designed and delivered some of the world's most memorable civic, sports and entertainment buildings, from iconic stadia to ground-breaking live music venues. Populous is where architects and designers of all kinds create moments bigger than ourselves. We offer the best of both worlds: the resources and impact of the design giants and the tightly knit atmosphere and growth opportunities of smaller firms.
What We Offer:
Professional & Personal Development Programs + Summer Hours + Hybrid Schedule + On-Site Gym + Paid Architect Licensure & Certifications Exams + Wedding Pay + Charitable Match Program + Market Leading Wellness Health and Welfare Benefits.
Who We Are Looking For:
The preferred candidate will have an interest in working in a dynamic and collaborative global design environment with a diverse range of public assembly building types; including the design of sports venues, convention centers, community buildings and transportation facilities.
We are seeking May 2025 graduates for a full-time entry-level design position with our team in multiple locations. Within the application you will be able to select your primary and two secondary office locations for which we are hiring this role to be considered. To learn more about our offices and hear from staff in those offices, please visit populous.com/join.
What Your Day Could Consist Of:
- Create impactful graphics for high profile national and international client brands that include the corporate, entertainment, hospitality, collegiate and sport markets.
- Through close collaboration with clients, discover opportunities to amplify the character of a place, conveying the brand's identity in imaginative and compelling ways within venues and facilities.
- Create a cohesive visual style for each project that will guide the graphic development of individual elements forward.
- Conceptualize and design both 2D environmental graphics and dimensional exhibits, displays and interior features.
- Create environmental graphics, branding & sponsorship, and a diverse range of experiential projects for large scale public assembly and hospitality or entertainment venues
- Manage construction documents and large bodies of information for projects from concept through fabrication and install.
- Research, design, and implementation of user centered wayfinding systems for complex places that make navigation easy.
Requirements For Success:
- Exceptional branding and experiential graphic design sensibilities.
- Demonstrates the ability to push innovation, solve problems creatively and engage in a dynamic collaborative design environment.
- Detail oriented, learns quickly and adapts to new responsibilities.
- Understands how to read architectural plans, elevations and details.
- Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and staying on schedule
- Desire to work collaboratively with architects, interior designers, and planners. We believe that successful place-making demands an integrated analysis across many disciplines.
- Strong work ethic, with demonstrated efficiency, flexibility, and a positive spirit.
- Strong communication and presentation abilities.
- High level of proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat), and MS Office required.
- Focused on the future and bringing to life amazing projects within a dynamic company culture.
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design preferred.
Populous offers a competitive salary and bonus packages. We strive to offer our staff the best benefits package in the industry, at the lowest cost to employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k, FSA/HSA, paid time off and continuing education benefits. Populous is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
No. 1 Most Innovative Company in Architecture by Fast Company
No. 1 Firm in Cultural on Interior Design magazine's Top 100 Giants
No. 1 Architecture Firm in Cultural Facilities by BD+C
No. 1 Architecture Firm in Convention Centers by BD+C
No. 1 Architecture Firm in Performing Arts and Concert Venues by BD+C
Find us here - https://populous.com/careers
Instagram: @WeArePopulous
X: @Populous