Populous is hiring : Interior Designer in Kansas City

We design places where people love to be together.

Location : Kansas City

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 + Paid Architect Licensure & Certifications Exams + Wedding Pay + Charitable Match Program + Market Leading Wellness Health and Welfare Benefits.

Who We Are Looking For

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.

What Your Day Could Consist Of

Ability to work in a dynamic, creative environment, providing design and documentation across all aspects of the interiors process in various media formats.

Strong hospitality design experience required.

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.

Strong sketching and freehand drawing skills, with the ability to create quick sketches to convey or sell ideas effectively.

Essential Qualifications

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture.

NCIDQ certification with 7+ years of relevant experience.

Proficiency in Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

Experience in rendering, both computer-generated and freehand.

Additional Details

Travel will be required.

Overtime may be necessary.

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.

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