Architect, Creative Design ​/ Digital Art

We design the places where people love to be together — and we can’t do it without you.

Populous is all about people — it’s in our name. Attracting and retaining talented people who are passionate about their work is what makes us thrive.

As a global firm, we have established roots in cities across the world, uncovering the very best local talent. The diversity of our team is our greatest strength and one of the most powerful sources of our creativity.

We believe in supporting each other, coming together as a team to make sure everyone is fulfilled professionally, creatively, and personally.

Populous is built around the core values of integrity, entrepreneurial creativity, excellence and enjoyment. There are many milestones and celebrations along the way — yours and ours — and we share in these special moments together.

We also reach beyond our offices to help make our local communities stronger, from engaging with university students and taking part in urban clean-up projects, to partnering with sports charities and promoting sustainable design.

With more than 1,600 colleagues in 33 offices spanning four continents, we value the incredible range of talents, beliefs, experiences and perspectives of every person that makes up our team. You bring your authentic self and we’ll set the stage for you to succeed.

Populous is a team of people that are emotionally connected to their work. We wouldn’t have it any other way. From mentor programs and cross-disciplinary design charettes to global conferences, you will have a wealth of opportunities to innovate and learn, shaping your career to meet your personal goals.

Our commitment to innovative design has earned us the top spot in architecture on Fast Company’s list of the world's 50 most innovative companies.

“We are a team of fans, dreamers, thinkers and doers. We come together to amplify the magic of fandom and break barriers for the future of sports and entertainment.”

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.

• 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

Our preferred candidate will have prior experience in the AEC industry, and an interest in working in a dynamic global design environment with a diverse range of public assembly building types, including sports venues, convention centers, and transportation facilities.

• Focus on creating and developing solutions to meet project programmatic requirements.
• Provide leadership in technical development and contribute to detailed project documentation.

• Utilize a diverse skill set across multiple media platforms, including illustration, computer-generated renderings, animations, and motion graphics for visual communication.

• Lead efforts to develop, modify, and review design concepts, production drawings, and construction documents in alignment with established standards and technical expertise.
• Create and refine design concepts during schematic and design development stages.

• Conduct or assist with operational and…