Q: What are the top reviewed jobs at Populous?

Architect (42) , Architectural Designer (28) , Architectural Assistant (9) , Designer (8) , Associate (5) , BIM Coordinator (4) , Landscape Architect (4) , Senior Architect (4) , Architectural Graduate (3) , Senior Architectural Designer (3) , Senior Designer (3) , Arch Designer II (2) , Architect Technician (2) , Architecture Designer (2) , Graduate Architect (2)

Q: What are the top reviewed Populous locations?

Kansas City , Dallas , Denver , New York , Los Angeles , Houston

Question 1

Does Populous pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Populous employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Populous. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Populous?

Accepted Answer

68% of Populous employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Populous 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Populous?

Accepted Answer

Architect (42), Architectural Designer (28), Architectural Assistant (9), Designer (8), Associate (5), BIM Coordinator (4), Landscape Architect (4), Senior Architect (4), Architectural Graduate (3), Senior Architectural Designer (3), Senior Designer (3), Arch Designer II (2), Architect Technician (2), Architecture Designer (2), Graduate Architect (2)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at Populous according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"All are great people to work with" ((in 20 reviews)); "Great culture and people who are easy to work with" ((in 14 reviews)); "Good people and good benefits" ((in 13 reviews)); "Nice office" ((in 5 reviews)); "Great opportunities to work on large scale projects." ((in 4 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at Populous according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Hours are long and unsustainable." ((in 11 reviews)); "Low salaries are becoming a problem for a lot of people in the company" ((in 7 reviews)); "Poor leadership" ((in 7 reviews)); "Definite hierarchy and long hours" ((in 5 reviews)); "Bad managers" ((in 3 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Populous layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Populous layoffs and their outlook for job security at Populous in 2026.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Populous locations?

Accepted Answer

Kansas City, Dallas, Denver, New York, Los Angeles, Houston

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