ArchitectLocation: Kansas City, MO
Who We Are Looking For:Our preferred candidate will have prior experience in the AEC industry, and an interest in working in a dynamic global design environment with a diverse range of public assembly building types, including sports venues, convention centers, and transportation facilities.
What Your Day Could Consist Of:Design Conceptualization and Development
- Focus on creating and developing solutions to meet project programmatic requirements.
- Provide leadership in technical development and contribute to detailed project documentation.
Creative Media Expertise
- Utilize a diverse skill set across multiple media platforms, including illustration, computer-generated renderings, animations, and motion graphics for visual communication.
Project Design and Documentation
- 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.
Research and Analysis
- Conduct or assist with operational and design research, building and systems programming, site and building analysis, and report preparation.
Stakeholder Engagement
- 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.
Construction Administration
- 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 For Success:- 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.
- Experience with rendering and 3D modeling software, including 3DS Max, SketchUp, and Maxwell Render, is preferred.
- Familiarity with Revit is highly desirable.
- Strong sketching and freehand drawing skills, with the ability to create quick, impactful sketches to effectively communicate and sell ideas.
- Preferred expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Essential Qualifications:- Professional Degree in Architecture (B. Arch or M. Arch) from an accredited program.
- Registered Architect with a current license.
- 6+ years of professional architectural experience.
Additional details: 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.
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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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