Signage & Experiential Technical Designer

Populous•Kansas City, KS

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Signage & Experiential Technical Designer Location: Kansas City, Missouri 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. Who We Are Looking For: Populous is seeking a Signage & Experiential Technical Designer to join our Activate team in Kansas City. Our preferred candidate will have polished skills in written and verbal communications and the ability to multi-task in a deadline-driven environment. They will also display a passion for quality, creative work. The best candidate will be self-motivated and directed, and eager to learn in a fun, collaborative atmosphere. 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.

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.
Prior signage and wayfinding design experience in the construction world is highly desired.

Nice To Haves

Understanding and experience with signage location plans, and message schedules – preferred.
Knowledge of permitting requirements and construction and ADA code requirements - preferred.
Knowledge of or experience in writing some architectural specifications - preferred.
Knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Solidworks, or other 3D modeling software experience – strongly preferred.
Familiarity with Enscape and Sign Agent – preferred.

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.

Benefits

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
competitive salary and bonus packages
medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k, FSA/HSA, paid time off and continuing education benefits