What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Designer I position at Populous?
Industrial Designer I
Location: Kansas City
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:
Our preferred candidate will have an interest in working in a dynamic and collaborative global design environment with a diverse range of product types; including the design of furniture, lighting and plumbing fixtures, building materials, and other architectural products.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Unrelenting curiosity and desire to solve problems creatively
- Strong conceptual and form-giving skills
- Proficient 3D CAD (Rhino preferred) and adobe creative suite skills
- Excellent sketching and visualization skills
- Strong interest in design research and applications
- Passionate about design and technology
- Interest in guiding design through to manufacturing
- Keen awareness of usability issues and empathy towards end user
- Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills
- Articulate communicator
- Detail oriented and organized
Education:
- An accredited master or bachelor degree in Industrial or Product Design.
Other:
- Travel may 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.
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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