Signage & Experiential Technical Designer

Populous•Kansas City, KS

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Populous is a global design firm that designs places where people love to be together. We design and deliver memorable civic, sports and entertainment buildings. Populous is seeking a Signage & Experiential Technical Designer to join our Activate team in Kansas City. The ideal candidate will have polished skills in written and verbal communications, the ability to multi-task in a deadline-driven environment, and a passion for quality, creative work. The best candidate will be self-motivated and directed, and eager to learn in a fun, collaborative atmosphere. 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, is preferred.

Requirements

Familiarity with materials and processes, construction methods, and millwork or signage construction standards.
Understanding of how to read and interpret architectural, engineering, furniture, space planning drawings.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Illustrator and InDesign), CAD Tools, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to identify and manage priorities while managing a multi-project workload.
Detailed oriented while being able to multi-task and work both in a team environment and independently.
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design, or Graphic Design, Architecture, Interior Design
2-5 years minimum of detailed design experience.

Nice To Haves

Understanding and experience with signage location plans, and message schedules
Knowledge of permitting requirements and construction and ADA code requirements
Knowledge of or experience in writing some architectural specifications
Knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Solidworks, or other 3D modeling software experience
Familiarity with Enscape and Sign Agent
Prior signage and wayfinding design experience in the construction world

Responsibilities

Draft construction document details, including dimensionality and materiality of design elements, drafting orthographic views, elevations, sections, and 3D views as needed to communicate design features and requirements.
Assist in the construction management process.
Be a part of the collaborative design team – creating comprehensive and compelling design systems.
Help manage the review of construction submittals and track the progress of subcontractors throughout the CA phase and review sample materials and prototypes.
Complete project assignments with an emphasis on quality, and detail to our clients while being efficient in time.
Work with our internal architectural team, external consultants, contractors, and signage manufacturers.