We design the places where people love to be together — and we can’t do it without your:

creativity

authenticity

innovation

Who We Are

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.

Today, we are the leading firm in the design of stadia, arenas, large-scale venues and live events, creating unmistakable spaces and experiences for the most recognizable names in sports and entertainment.

As a firm founded on innovation and the confidence to pursue big ideas, it’s this vision for design excellence that has led Fast Company to name Populous one of the world’s 50 most innovative companies for 2022, ranking Populous as No. 1 in architecture.

We use the power of design to transform neighborhoods, revitalize cities, build relationships and connect people to being part of something bigger. At Populous, architects and designers of all kinds create moments bigger than ourselves.

We are a global firm with local roots in cities across the world and regional headquarters in London, Brisbane and Kansas City. Our team includes specialist designers across a range of disciplines from architecture and interior design to branded environments, urban planning, event design and landscape architecture.

We are consistently shaping a sustainable future for the world’s most vibrant and complex destinations, as well as each and every community we work within — where we love to do what we do best.

Populous. Drawing people together.

More than 1,000 talented people, each with their own unique perspective. Get to know your future teammates better.

People of Populous

Global By Design

Collaboration is in the DNA of our design culture. Explore our offices around the world.

Bangkok • Beijing • Boston • Brisbane • Christchurch • Dallas • Denver • Dubai • Hong Kong • Houston • Kansas City • London • Los Angeles • Madrid • Melbourne • Milan • Montreal • New Delhi • New York • Norman • Osaka • Paris • Portland • San Francisco • Singapore • Sydney • Tokyo

Professional Development
Populous is a team of people that are emotionally connected to their work through an avid desire to innovate and learn. From mentor programs and cross-disciplinary design charettes to internal global conferences, we are dedicated to helping each person shape their career to meet their personal goals and values.
Health + Well-Being
Populous is all about people — it’s in our name. That’s why we have designed a comprehensive benefits program to support your employee experience at Populous and your life outside of work, including flexible work environments. Each office prioritizes health and well-being, with recent examples including yoga in London, the Noosa Triathlon in Australia and mental health check-ins in the Americas.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging
Connection and collaboration are at our core. With more than 1,000 colleagues in 27 offices spanning four continents, we value the diverse talents, beliefs, experiences and perspectives of every person on our team. You bring your authentic self while we set the stage for you to thrive.
Culture
At Populous, our foundation is built around our core values of integrity, entrepreneurial creativity, excellence and enjoyment. There are many milestones, celebrations and observances — yours and ours — and we share in these moments together. We also reach beyond our offices to help make our local communities stronger, from urban cleanup projects to engaging with university students and more.
Sustainability
Populous has been at the forefront of sustainable design solutions for public assembly venues since the formation of our practice, from Accor Stadium (1999) and the London Olympics (2012) to Climate Pledge Arena (2021). EcoPOP, our firmwide internal resource group, helps to incorporate sustainability practices more deeply into our culture.