Populous · 1 month ago
Graphic Designer I - Signage & Wayfinding - 2026 Graduate
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelPopulous is a global design firm that focuses on creating memorable civic, sports, and entertainment buildings. They are seeking a May 2026 graduate for the Graphic Designer I role, which involves creating impactful signage and wayfinding design systems for various high-profile clients while collaborating with a diverse team of designers and architects.
ArchitectureEvent ManagementFacilities Support ServicesSportsSustainability
Responsibilities
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 forma 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 form concept through fabrication and install
Research, design, and implementation of user centered wayfinding systems for complex places that make navigation easy
Qualification
Required
Exceptional branding and experiential graphic design sensibilities
Demonstrates the ability to push innovation, solve problems creatively and engage in a dynamic collaborative design environment
Detail oriented, learns quickly and adapts to new responsibilities
Understands how to read architectural plans, elevations and details
Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and staying on schedule
Desire to work collaboratively with architects, interior designers, and planners. We believe that successful place-making demands an integrated analysis across many disciplines
Strong work ethic, with demonstrated efficiency, flexibility and a positive spirit
Strong communication and presentation abilities
High level of proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat), and MS Office required
Focused on the future and bringing to life amazing projects within a dynamic company culture
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in graphic design preferred
Benefits
Professional & Personal Development Programs
Summer Hours
Hybrid Schedule
Paid Licensure & Certifications Exams
Wedding Pay
Charitable Match Program
Market Leading Wellness Health and Welfare Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
401k
FSA/HSA
Paid time off
Continuing education benefits
Company
Populous
Populous provides design services for sports facilities.
Founded in 1983
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (11)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Providence Equity Partners
2023-10-17Private Equity
Leadership Team
Kevin Hagan
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer / Senior Principal
Zachary Rudman
Chief Legal Officer/Senior Principal
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