We achieve this through powerful storytelling and seamless collaboration with our team who uses their industry-leading expertise in branding, architecture and interior design.

Click the links below for more information. Please note, all open intern and new grad positions are posted under the Kansas City office on the Careers page. You can request a different office within the application.

Open Positions

Intern Experience

New Grad Experience

We’re coming to a campus near you. See below for our 2026 schedule:

Virtual Info Sessions
General Info Session – 1/22, 5-6pm CST (Sign-Up Here)
HBCU Info Session – 1/26, 5-6pm CST (Sign-Up Here)

January
Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) – 1/28
Washington State University – 1/28-1/29
Cal Poly State University – 1/29
University of Oregon – 1/29

February
University of Texas at Austin – 2/06
University of Pennsylvania – 2/12
Mississippi State University – 2/12
Texas A&M University – 2/12-2/13
University of Nebraska-Lincoln – 2/12-2/13
Columbia University – 2/13
Savannah College of Art and Design – 2/13
Washington University in St. Louis – 2/16
Prairie View A&M – 2/18
University of Washington – 2/18
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign – 2/19
Morgan State University – 2/19
North Carolina State University – 2/19
Tuskegee University – 2/10-2/11
Rice University – 2/20
University of Kansas – 2/24
University of Florida – 2/24
Syracuse University – 2/25
University of Oklahoma – 2/26
Kansas State University – 2/27
University of Colorado – 2/27

Dates TBD
University of Southern California

If you have any questions about the Populous experience, contact the intern and new grad team at join@populous.com.

Populous is a global design firm that began with a singular focus — to draw people together around the things they love. We curate experiences that capture all the senses and amplify the pure emotion shared in human moments.

Today, we are a leading design firm, creating unmistakable spaces and experiences for the most recognizable names in sports and entertainment. We use the power of design to transform neighborhoods, revitalize cities, build relationships and connect people to being part of something bigger.

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.

Collaboration is in the DNA of our design culture.

With colleagues spanning across North America and the world, we come together regularly to share ideas, connect on projects and inspire one another. Projects are not assigned solely based on office location and nearly all projects in the Americas engage staff members from multiple offices within the region.

In the Americas, many of our interns and new grads get their start in Kansas City, Missouri, home to our biggest office and the birthplace of sports architecture.

POP Together is committed to creating a culture where all people can flourish within our practice as their authentic selves.

At Populous, we are committed to uplifting diverse individuals by providing a safe space and platform to amplify their voices and perspectives. Through our inclusive culture, we provide equitable opportunities for diverse talent to advance. We educate our staff on how to be better allies within our practice and the community at large. All of this contributes to the humanity of our firm, ensuring more purpose, enrichment and acceptance for all.

POP Together focuses on four key impact areas:

1. Education and Outreach:​ Celebrates human connections by bringing awareness and open invitations for participation across the firm. ​

Populous has been committed to environmentally sustainable design since the formation of our practice.

We believe that the future of venue and event design can and should be environmentally sustainable. We are committed to producing outcomes that are world-leading in reducing the impact on our environment with the end goal of regenerative and climate positive venues.

Populous has a global internal group called EcoPOP, which is dedicated to incorporating practices of sustainability and climate justice more deeply into our culture, while striving to lead on sustainable design and sustainable practices within our offices.

Populous’ commitment to engaging with and advancing communities reaches beyond our offices.

Populous frequently partners with and sponsors non-profit organizations and employees regularly participate in events that improve our community. A few examples include employees volunteering as reading mentors to elementary school students, supporting STEM programming, organizing service days to help revitalize historic parts of communities and much more.