Populous ยท 1 month ago
Graphic Design Intern - Summer 2026
Kansas City, MO
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerPopulous is a global design firm that specializes in creating memorable civic, sports, and entertainment buildings. They are seeking a Graphic Design Intern for Summer 2026 to collaborate with a team of designers, conduct research, and assist in developing design materials and plans.
ArchitectureEvent ManagementFacilities Support ServicesSportsSustainability
Responsibilities
Collaborate and contribute within a team of graphic designers, marketers and other design disciplines
Research and develop new graphic design ideas, as needed
Research technological interfacing and its intersection while designing environments
Assist in developing wayfinding plans in environmental spaces
Creating collateral materials and templates based on global brand guide
All other duties and responsibilities as required
Qualification
Required
Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
Experience working with brand and style guides
Requires strong layout/editorial and typographic skills that will work in both print and digital applications
Strong communication skills, work ethic; with demonstrated efficiency, flexibility and desire to grow and work within a dynamic team environment while being able to self-manage and work independently and maintain confidentiality
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Must demonstrate unmatched skills in graphic design; the ability to multi-task and a passion for quality, creative work
Must demonstrate strong conceptual/design skills, trend-focused color palettes, excellent aesthetic judgment and use of type
Must demonstrate strong illustration skills with a variety of techniques, styles, subject matter and application
Must demonstrate ability to apply design and illustration to multiple formats and products
Pursuing a degree in graphic design, marketing or another related field
Company
Populous
Populous provides design services for sports facilities.
Founded in 1983
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (7)
2024 (11)
2022 (4)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Providence Equity Partners
2023-10-17Private Equity
Leadership Team
Kevin Hagan
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer / Senior Principal
Zachary Rudman
Chief Legal Officer/Senior Principal
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