Graphic Designer I / Signage - 2025 Graduate Job at Populous in Kansas City

GRAPHIC DESIGNER I / SIGNAGE - 2025 GRADUATE

Location : Kansas City

Interviews will begin on a rolling basis starting in January. Applications will close when positions are filled or on March 11th, whichever occurs first. Please visit populous.com / join learn more about our Americas New Grad Program, our process and FAQ.

Who We Are :

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.

What We Offer :

Professional & Personal Development Programs Summer Hours Hybrid Schedule On-Site Gym Paid Architect Licensure & Certifications Exams Wedding Pay Charitable Match Program Market Leading Wellness Health and Welfare Benefits.

Who We Are Looking For :

The preferred candidate will have an 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.

We are seeking May 2025 graduates for a full-time entry-level design position with our team in multiple locations. Within the application you will be able to select your primary and two secondary office locations for which we are hiring this role to be considered. To learn more about our offices and hear from staff in those offices, please visit populous.com / join.

What Your Day Could Consist Of :

• Create impactful signage and wayfinding design systems for high profile national and international client brands that include the corporate, entertainment, hospitality, collegiate and sports markets.
• Conceptualize and design signage systems that celebrate typography, brand, and 3D forms to clearly communicate information and make navigation easy.
• Through close collaboration with clients, discover opportunities to amplify the character of a place, conveying the brand's identity in imaginative and compelling ways within venues and facilities.
• Collaborate with graphic designers, wayfinding planners, detailers, interior designers and architects.
• Manage construction documents and large bodies of information for projects from concept through fabrication and install.
• Research, design, and implementation of user centered wayfinding systems for complex places that make navigation easy.

Requirements For Success :

Essential Qualifications :

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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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

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