Populous ยท 1 month ago
Interior Designer I - 2026 Graduate - Various Americas Offices
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelPopulous is a global design firm focused on creating memorable civic, sports, and entertainment spaces. They are seeking May 2026 graduates for a full-time entry-level design position, where the candidate will engage in conceptual design, production of documents, and client presentations.
ArchitectureEvent ManagementFacilities Support ServicesSportsSustainability
Responsibilities
Conceptualization and development of design ideas, generate diagrams, digital models and provide production work for numerous project types
Collaboratively reviewing and critiquing early phase design concepts
Production of design development and construction documents models and construction details and drawings
Research and development projects as may be required by the office
Preparation of design presentations to clients, communities and other pertinent stakeholders, including public agencies
All other duties and responsibilities as required
Qualification
Required
Ability to work in a dynamic, creative environment, providing design and documentation across all aspects of the interiors process in various media formats
Creative design thinking with expertise in spatial and environmental design, branding development, story creation, and graphic design
Strong conceptual design, organizational, presentation, and technical skills
Ownership of multiple concurrent projects with resilience to switch gears quickly in a fast-paced environment
Confidence and comfort interacting with clients, participating in, and leading presentations, meetings, and collaborative sessions
Ability to quickly earn trust, build partnerships, and direct large consultant teams
Proven ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision
Ability to both give and take directions effectively
Deep passion for design
Superior visual, written, and spoken communication skills to express concepts in captivating ways
Detail-oriented and comfortable working in demanding environments
Proficiency and working knowledge of the following design software and applications: Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
Rendering experience in Lumion, Enscape, V-Ray, or D5
Strong sketching and freehand drawing skills, with the ability to create quick sketches to convey or sell ideas effectively
An accredited master's or bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
Preferred
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
Benefits
Professional & Personal Development Programs
Summer Hours
Hybrid Schedule
Paid Licensure & Certifications Exams
Wedding Pay
Charitable Match Program
Market Leading Wellness Health and Welfare Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
401k
FSA/HSA
Paid time off
Continuing education benefits
Company
Populous
Populous provides design services for sports facilities.
Founded in 1983
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (11)
2022 (4)
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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
Recent News
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