About the Role
Ready to help shape community defining places where people love to be together?
We are on the search for our next design-driven Architectural Graduate to join our Sydney studio. This is an opportunity to work on iconic, community-defining projects alongside some of the best designers in the world.
You’ll contribute to bold, thoughtful architecture across a diverse portfolio with real impact across Sydney, Australia and into Asia.
About us at Populous
At Populous, our teams design the places where people love to be together. We are a unique global company built on the philosophy and power of drawing large groups of people together to have incredible experiences.
From our boutique Sydney studio to projects around the world, our portfolio spans stadia, convention and exhibition centres, airports, high performance training facilities, e-sports and entertainment areas, and mixed-use venues.
At our core, we are designers and placemakers with a true focus on user experience, creating civic infrastructure that brings whole communities together for amazing experiences, with our sustainable design ethos being central to everything we do. You may recognise some of our local projects here in Sydney – Stadium Australia, ICC Sydney, ARDC, CommBank and the Sydney Swans High Performance Training. This legacy of creating world class venues continues to inspire our future work.
Why Populous stands out from the rest
We don’t consider ourselves just another architecture and design company. At Populous, we know that our strength comes from our diversity. Our APAC team represents over 35 different nationalities from all walks of life, and we actively celebrate and support this.
We are proud to be recognised yet again as an endorsed Work180 organisation for our commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for women, and were the recent winners in their Equitable Workplace Awards 2026 for our approach to Flexible Working Arrangements and Shared Caring Responsibility.
Adding to this, some of our headline benefits include:
- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
- Enhanced paid leave entitlements, including fertility, parental, study, blood donation and more.
- Global career opportunities across our international offices.
- Complete support for professional registration and advancement.
- Educational, wellbeing and entertainment allowances.
- Career development opportunities, including leadership development, career planning, mentorship, CPD, and technical workshops.
- Global design and research competitions which provide opportunities for travel and getting your ideas out to the world.
- A company culture that values more than just getting the job done at a world class level. A culture that is built on connection, belonging and enjoying moments together.
As a graduate, you’ll also gain access to tailored mentorship and career pathways to support your growth through this very important stage of your career.
What will you be engaged in?
As an Architectural Graduate at Populous, you’ll be immersed in the full spectrum of the design process, from early concepts through to detailed delivery, gaining hands-on experience and guidance from industry leaders.
In this role you will:
- Shape design ideas through sketches, diagrams, and 3D models.
- Produce diagrams, drawings, and perspectives that clearly communicate intent.
- Collaborate with architects and designers, contributing to design and documentation.
- Coordinating with external consultants.
- Develop and refine 3D visualisations and presentation materials.
- Support delivery through documentation, coordination, and submission packages.
- Engage in design discussions, applying critical thinking and problem-solving.
This is a role where you’ll actively contribute to projects that shape communities, while building the skills and experience to launch your architectural career.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for an Architectural Graduate who brings creativity and curiosity to our team. This role is well-suited to someone who thrives in collaboration, enjoys problem-solving, and is motivated to contribute to projects that shape communities.
You will bring:
- A mindset that is aligned to cultural values of Excellence, Entrepreneurial Creativity, Enjoyment and Integrity. We really mean this!
- A strong design sensibility and critical thinking skills.
- Strong representation skills: diagramming, sketching, 3D perspectives, and modelling.
- Strong proactive thinking and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, V-Ray & Enscape.
- And of course, a Masters in Architecture (or equivalent).
We design the places that bring people together — and we know that happens best when our own team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage people of all identities, abilities, and lived experiences to apply and join us in shaping the future of design.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work on diverse, innovative, and high-profile projects.
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced architects and designers.
- Collaborative and creative studio culture.
- Career development support and progression opportunities.
