Interior Designer II

About Populous

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.

San Francisco, CA

Professional & Personal Development Programs
• Summer Hours
• Hybrid Schedule
• Paid Architect Licensure & Certification Exams
• Wedding Pay
• Charitable Match Program
• Market Leading Wellness, Health and Welfare Benefits.

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.

• Thrive in a creative environment, contributing to design and documentation across all aspects of the interiors process in various media formats.
• Demonstrate creative design thinking, spatial and environmental design expertise, branding development, story creation, and strong graphic design sensibility.
• Possess exceptional conceptual design, organizational, presentation, and technical skills.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with resilience and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast‑paced environment.
• Display confidence in client interactions, including participating in and leading presentations, meetings, and collaborative sessions.
• Quickly earn trust, build strong partnerships, and effectively direct large consultant teams.
• Work independently with minimal supervision to manage multiple projects.
• Exhibit the ability to both give and take direction effectively.

• A strong, unwavering enthusiasm for creative innovation and excellence in design.
• Hospitality design experience is highly desirable.
• Superior ability to visually, verbally, and in writing express concepts in a compelling and captivating manner.
• Highly detail‑oriented with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑demand environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Skilled in both computer‑generated and freehand rendering techniques.
• Exceptional freehand drawing skills, including the ability to produce quick, effective sketches that clearly convey and sell ideas.

• Professional Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture.
• 3+ years of professional experience in a studio.

• Travel will be required.

• The project salary range for this opportunity is $87,217 – $96,841 annually, and may be more or less depending on skills, education and experience.

Populous offers a competitive salary and bonus packages. We strive to offer our staff the best benefits package in the industry, at the lowest cost to employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k, FSA/HSA, paid time off and continuing education benefits. Populous is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.