Architectural Graduate

About the Role

We are seeking a talented Architectural Graduate with 3–4 years’ professional experience to join our Singapore design team. This role is suited to someone with a strong design eye, excellent critical thinking abilities, and proficiency in digital tools who is motivated to contribute to projects that shape communities locally and internationally.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting and developing project design, undertaking studies and producing design outputs using Rhino, while also contributing to Revit documentation and broader project delivery.

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 people together to have incredible experiences.

With projects spanning Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas, we bring global expertise and local insight to every design. Our Singapore team is central to this network, delivering impactful projects across the region with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and community.

At our core, we are urban designers with a true focus on user experience, creating civic infrastructure that brings whole communities together for amazing experiences; our sustainable design ethos is central to everything we do.

Why Populous stands out from the rest

We don’t consider ourselves just another architecture and design company. At Populous, we know our strength comes from diversity. Our APAC team represents over 35 nationalities, and we actively celebrate and support this.

We provide our people with:

• Flexible work arrangements to foster balance
• Global career opportunities across our international offices
• Career development opportunities, including mentorship, CPD, and technical workshops
• A vibrant social culture, with regular activities and events

What will you be engaged in?

As an Architectural Graduate, you’ll gain hands-on experience across the design and delivery process. You will:

• Develop and explore design ideas through Rhino, supporting project studies and conceptual development
• Produce diagrams, drawings, and perspectives that communicate design intent with clarity and creativity
• Contribute to detailed Revit documentation, ensuring high-quality outputs across project stages
• Collaborate with senior architects and designers, learning from an experienced, multidisciplinary team
• Participate in design discussions, bringing a curious, problem-solving mindset to complex challenges

This is a role where you’ll actively contribute to exciting, high-profile projects while continuing to refine your design and technical skills.

What are we looking for?

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (or equivalent)
• 3–4 years’ professional experience within an architectural practice
• Proficiency in Rhino for design development and studies
• A strong design sensibility and ability to translate ideas into compelling outputs
• Competence in Revit for project documentation
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with an eagerness to learn and grow in a dynamic design studio

Preferred attributes include:

• A proactive, open-minded approach and willingness to take on new challenges
• An enthusiasm for exploring new design technologies and methodologies

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.