Architectural Designer I - 2026 Graduate - Various Americas Offices jobs in United States
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Populous ยท 1 month ago

Architectural Designer I - 2026 Graduate - Various Americas Offices

positionKansas City, MO
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

Populous is a global design firm that designs places where people love to be together. They are seeking May 2026 graduates for a full-time entry-level design position, focusing on the conceptualization and development of design ideas for various public assembly building types.

ArchitectureEvent ManagementFacilities Support ServicesSportsSustainability
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Responsibilities

Conceptualization and development of design ideas, generate diagrams, digital models, and presentation materials and provide production work for numerous project types
Research and development projects
Collaboratively reviewing and critiquing early phase design concepts
Production of design development and construction documents models and construction details and drawings
Preparation of design presentations to clients, communities, and other pertinent stakeholders

Qualification

3D modelingRevitAdobe SuiteMicrosoft OfficeBasic hand drawingCommunicationWork ethicTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor of Architecture degree from a NAAB accredited program
Proficiency and working knowledge in 3D modeling and rendering in any of the following software applications: Rhino, SketchUp, V-Ray, Lumion, Enscape, Unreal Engine, Twinmotion, D5
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Proficiency in Revit
Proficiency and working knowledge in digital image editing and layout using Adobe suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Ability to express information verbally and in writing in a clear and accurate manner
Basic hand drawing and illustration skills
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

Preferred

Master of Architecture
Knowledge of computational design
Video editing knowledge

Benefits

Professional & Personal Development Programs
Summer Hours
Hybrid Schedule
Paid Architect 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

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Populous provides design services for sports facilities.
dateFounded in 1983
location
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://populous.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Populous has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (7)
2024 (11)
2022 (4)
2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Providence Equity Partners
2023-10-17Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Kevin Hagan
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer / Senior Principal
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Zachary Rudman
Chief Legal Officer/Senior Principal
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Recent News

Sports Business Journal
Populous launching real estate consultancy
2026-01-08
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Sports Business Daily: Executive Transactions - January 7, 2026
2026-01-08
PR Newswire
Populous Introduces Real Estate Strategy, Welcomes Industry Leader Cary Hirschstein
2026-01-07
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