Great projects and environment - Associate Urban Designer Populous Employee Review

5.0
Aug 9, 2025
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Pros

Multidisciplinary practice with rich crossover between teams and sectors. Opportunity to work on large-scale, truly unique projects as part of the Urban Design team. Design-oriented, collaborative, and supportive team culture with friendly and knowledgeable leaders. Exposure to a unique blend of expertise at the intersection of urban design, mixed-use architecture, landscape, and events. Professional, well-equipped, and modern office space. Work with high-profile, unique clients. Encourages creativity and pushes you to think beyond conventional solutions. Strong learning opportunities in business planning and early-stage project development. Access to tickets for major events at venues like the O2 Arena, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and Emirates Stadium Highly respected team with deep industry knowledge Engaging company events and a strong sense of friendship among colleagues.

Cons

Work-life balance can be challenging at times, especially during busy project phases, although there have been noticeable improvements recently. Collaboration across some teams can be difficult, particularly when navigating strong personalities or differing working styles, which can sometimes slow decision-making. Fast-paced environment can feel intense, especially when multiple deadlines overlap.

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Cons

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4.0
Jun 3, 2026
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Pros

Collaborative across offices, regions, states. Great amounts of travel opportunity. Small firm feel in a bigger firm.

Cons

Standards and leadership are still trying to catch up with the growth rate of the firm. Small firm culture which is great... but also entails small firm practices, standards and leadership values that are out of date.

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