About the Role
Populous is a global design firm that designs places where people love to be together, creating memorable civic, sports, and entertainment buildings. We offer the resources of large firms with the growth opportunities of smaller ones.
Responsibilities
- 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 design research, building and systems programming, site and building analysis, and report preparation.
- Prepare and deliver design presentations to clients, communities, and relevant stakeholders, including public agencies.
- Collaborate directly with clients on project management throughout the design development and construction administration phases.
- Support Project Managers in the construction administration process, ensuring design intent is maintained and project goals are achieved.
- Perform all other duties as required to support the successful execution of projects.
Requirements
- Exceptional communication skills with a team-oriented mindset.
- Self-motivated and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Proficiency in inventive and creative design thinking, collaborative problem-solving, architectural production, spatial and environmental design, story development, and delivering high-quality design solutions.
- Strong sketching and freehand drawing skills, with the ability to create quick, impactful sketches to effectively communicate and sell ideas.
- Travel will be required.
Skills
- Illustration
- Computer-generated renderings
- Animations
- Motion graphics
- Rendering software
- 3D modeling software
- 3DS Max
- SketchUp
- Maxwell Render
- Revit
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- InDesign
Location
- San Francisco, CA
Work Type
- Hybrid Schedule
Experience Level
- 6+ years of professional architectural experience
Education Level
- Professional Degree in Architecture (B. Arch or M. Arch) from an accredited program
- Registered Architect with a current license
Salary/Compensations
- $115,833 - $134,791 annually
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
- Competitive salary and bonus packages
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 401k
- FSA/HSA
- Paid time off
- Continuing education benefits
About the Company
- 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.
- No. 1 Most Innovative Company in Architecture by Fast Company
- No. 1 Firm in Cultural on Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants
- No. 1 Architecture Firm in Cultural Facilities by BD+C
- No. 1 Architecture Firm in Convention Centers by BD+C
- No. 1 Architecture Firm in Performing Arts and Concert Venues by BD+C
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
