Job Description

Interior Design Spring Co-Op

Location: Kansas City

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.

WHY we design

To amplify the joy in shared moments.

HOW we do it

Architecture + Interior Design + Event Design + Landscape Design + Master Planning + Urban Design + Graphic Design + Product Design

WHAT we look for

Entrepreneurial Spirit + Down-to-earth Nature + Trendsetting Ideas + Unyielding Passion + Adaptability + Curiosity + Vision + Energy + Culture Enabling


We are seeking a Spring semester co-op student pursuing an interior design or interior architecture degree and have a co-op requirement in your academic program, who would be interested in joining Populous. We are seeking students that are passionate about pushing the threshold of design and can work in the Kansas City office. This is a full-time position from January 2026--April 2026.

What Your Day Could Consist Of:

Assist in the conceptualization and development of design ideas, generate diagrams, digital models and provide production work for numerous project types. Assist in collaboratively reviewing and critiquing early phase design concepts. Assist in the production of design development and construction documents models and construction details and drawings. Assist in research and development projects as may be required by the office. Assist in the preparation of design presentations to clients, communities and other pertinent stakeholders, including public agencies. All other duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements for Success:

Proficiency and working knowledge of the following design software and applications: Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Rendering experience in Lumion, Enscape, V-Ray, or D5. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint required. Strong sketching and hand drawing skills. The ability to create quick sketches to convey/sell an idea is critical. + Inventive, creative design thinking, collaborative skill, spatial and environmental design ability, branding development, story creation, and graphic design sensibility are required.. Strong communication skills, work ethic; with demonstrated efficiency, flexibility and desire to grow and work within a dynamic team environment while being able to self-manage and work independently.

Education

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Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited program in Interior Architecture or Interior Design and have a co-op requirement as part of their academic program.

Populous is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment

without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, status

as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other applicable Federal, State

or Local law.


No. 1 Most Innovative Company in Architecture by Fast Company

No 1. Firm in Cultural on Interior Design magazine's Top 100 Giants

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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