Architectural Designer – Parametrics
About the role
As an Architectural Designer – Parametrics, you will support the design and delivery of design‑led projects across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, working with project teams to apply parametric design tools and methods in producing high‑quality project outcomes.
About us at Populous
At Populous, our teams design the places where people love to be together. From stadiums and arenas to convention centres, airports, mixed-use developments, and entertainment precincts, we have delivered many of the world's most iconic and community-defining projects.
With projects spanning Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas, we bring global expertise and local insight into every design. Our Singapore team is central to this network, delivering impactful projects locally and across the region with a focus on sustainability, innovation and community.
Why Populous
We don't consider ourselves just another architecture and design practice. At Populous, we believe our strength lies in our people and their diversity of experiences. Across APAC, our team represents over 35 nationalities, and we actively celebrate and support this.
We provide our people with:
- The opportunity to lead projects of global significance in Brisbane and across APAC
- A collaborative international network of experts and design leaders
- Career development opportunities, including leadership training, mentorship, and global mobility
- A vibrant workplace culture where creativity, collaboration, and innovation are valued
What will you be engaged in?
As an Architectural Designer - Parametrics, 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
- 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:
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (or equivalent).
- 3 - 4 years’ professional experience within an architectural practice delivering outcomes and outputs of a similar nature.
- Strong proficiency in parametric design (Rhino/Grasshopper essential).
- A strong design sensibility and ability to translate ideas into compelling outputs.
- Competence in Revit for project documentation and an understanding of how AI can be used to help drive designs forward.
- 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
At Populous, we’re not only looking for technical skills but also for people who share our passion for creating places where communities come together.
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.