Architectural Designer (Aviation)
Design the future of aviation with Populous
About the role
As an Architectural Designer (Aviation), you will play an integral role in the design and delivery of complex aviation projects, working closely with clients, consultants and multidisciplinary teams to deliver outstanding project outcomes.
You'll contribute across all stages of project delivery from concept design and stakeholder engagement through to documentation and construction, while working alongside experienced project leaders and contributing to a collaborative globally connected team.
Working as part of our global aviation team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across Australia, Asia, Europe and the Americas, bringing together international expertise with local knowledge to deliver world-class aviation projects.
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 to every design. Our Melbourne 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 contribute to projects of global significance in Brisbane/Singapore 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
- An environment where everyone can be themselves and grow their careers in any direction they want, all while being in an inclusive and supportive workplace
- Oh, and we’re recognised as one of the best places to work in Australia! We’ve been recognised as a Work180 Top 101 Employer for Women two years in a row, winners of two Work180 Workplace awards and recognised as a HRD 5 Star Employer!
What will you be engaged in?
In this role you will:
- Work collaboratively within project teams to develop innovative and technically robust design solutions.
- Contribute to the design and delivery of aviation projects from concept through to completion.
- Prepare design presentations and documentation for clients, airport operators, government agencies and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate with consultants and multidisciplinary teams to achieve high-quality project outcomes.
- Produce and review project documentation using BIM and Revit.
- Support project leaders to deliver projects on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
- Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive and design-focused studio culture.
- Continue to build your technical capability and aviation sector expertise while contributing to projects across the APAC region.
What are we looking for?
We're looking for someone who is passionate about aviation design and enjoys working collaboratively on technically complex projects.
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- A recognised Master's degree in Architecture.
- Architectural registration (or be working towards registration).
- Experience working within an architectural practice, with demonstrated experience on aviation projects.
- Strong design, documentation and technical delivery skills.
- Experience using Revit and BIM for project delivery.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- The ability to build strong relationships with clients, consultants and project teams.
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a collaborative approach to project delivery.
- A passion for great design and creating exceptional passenger experiences.
Ready for take-off?
If you're an architect with aviation experience and are looking to contribute to projects that redefine the future of airport design, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us design the places where people love to be together.