Populous is hiring an Architect with 6+ years of experience. You’ll be based out of their office in Detroit, Michigan, with the flexibility to work remotely. This is an opportunity for Populous’ Architect to work in a global design environment with a diverse range of public assembly building types, including sports venues, convention centres, and transportation facilities. Populous is looking for someone who is self-motivated and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop creative solutions that meet programmatic project requirements.
• Provide leadership in technical development and contribute to detailed project documentation.
• Utilize a diverse skill set across media platforms, including illustration, renderings, animations, and motion graphics.
• Lead the development, modification, and review of design concepts, production drawings, and construction documents in line with technical standards.
• Create and refine design concepts during schematic and design development stages.
• Conduct or support research in operations, building systems, site analysis, and prepare reports.
• Prepare and deliver compelling design presentations to clients, communities, and public agencies.
• Collaborate with clients throughout design development and construction administration phases.
• Support Project Managers during construction administration to ensure design intent and project goals are met.

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.
• Exceptional communication skills with a team-oriented mindset.
• 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.