Populous is hiring: Graphic Designer – Experiential in Kansas City

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Who We Are: We design places where people love to be together.

Location: Kansas City, Missouri

Overview

We are a global design firm focused on creating experiences that capture the senses and amplify the atmosphere of excitement and shared joy. We design and deliver civic, sports and entertainment buildings, from iconic stadia to live music venues, and foster an environment where architects and designers collaborate to create moments bigger than ourselves.

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

Entrepreneurial spirit; down-to-earth nature; trendsetting ideas; unyielding passion; adaptability; curiosity; vision; energy; culture enabling.

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 sports venues, convention centers, community buildings and transportation facilities.

Role and Responsibilities

• Create impactful experiential graphic design solutions for high-profile national and international client brands. Services may include experiential branding, placemaking and sponsorship for entertainment, hospitality, and sports projects.
• Translate brand strategy into spatial expression. Collaborate with clients to amplify the character of a place, conveying the brand’s identity within venues and facilities.
• Manage construction documents and large bodies of information for projects from concept through fabrication and install.

Requirements For Success

• Exceptional branding and experiential graphic design sensibilities.
• Strong grasp of spatial design, typography, color, and scale in the built environment.
• Ability to push innovation, solve problems creatively and collaborate in a dynamic design environment.
• Detail oriented, quick learner, and adaptable to new responsibilities.
• Understanding of how to read architectural plans, elevations and details is a plus.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and staying on schedule.
• Desire to work with architects, interior designers, and planners; integrated analysis across disciplines.
• Strong work ethic, efficiency, flexibility, and a positive spirit.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat) and MS Office.
• Focus on bringing to life projects within a dynamic company culture.
• Experience working on branded environments for museums, retail, or events is a plus.

Essential Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience in graphic design in a studio environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree (Or Equivalent) in graphic design preferred.

Additional Details

• Travel will be required.
• Occasional overtime may be required.

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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Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries: Architecture and Planning

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