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Company overview

We’re a global design firm with colleagues spanning four continents. Working with communities of all sizes and using a range of disciplines, we create experiences that amplify the joy felt in shared human moments.
Founded in 1983
1.7K employees (930 in marketing)
www.populous.com
57% recommend to a friend
60% positive business outlook

People

Headcount trend

Company growth over the last 12 months

Funding

Last raise

Private Equity, 2 years ago

Funding history

Oct 2023

Private Equity Round Populous

Audience

Monthly website visitors
203.9K
Month over month+3.3%
Quarter over quarter+6%
Top sourceSearch (46.6%)
Ad budget per month$0.0
Average search rank46
Traffic source mix
Search
46.6%
Direct
40.4%

News

Populous Founder Earl Santee Named to SBJ’s Inaugural Influence 125 List
Dec 11, 2025 • Populous
Oklahoma City MAPS 4 Program Reveals First Look at New Populous-Designed Multipurpose Stadium
Dec 3, 2025 • Populous
Leyton Orient FC Appoints Populous To Design New Stadium and Mixed-Use Development
Nov 28, 2025 • Populous

Links

www.populous.comLinkedInCrunchbaseX (Twitter)
Glassdoor

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Headcount +9.6% year over year
Referral
9%
Social
3.1%
Paid referral
0.8%

LinkedIn followers

Follower count and growth

Total followers

116.7K

12-mo growth

+29.8%

Monthly growth

+3.7%

Salaries

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Open positions16 open marketing positions

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Marketing Coordinator

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London, UK (Hybrid)

In-houseMid level
3 months ago
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Motion Graphics Designer

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Dallas, TX (Hybrid)

In-houseFull-time
4 months ago
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External Communications Specialist

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Kansas City, MO (Hybrid)

In-houseFull-time
5 months ago
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External Communications Specialist

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Kansas City, MO (Hybrid)

In-house
5 months ago
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Senior Project Manager

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Portland, OR (Hybrid)

$117K/yr - $135K/yrIn-housePrn
5 months ago
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Communications Manager

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Kansas City, MO (Hybrid)

In-houseFull-time
6 months ago
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Populous insights

Company and marketing-team signals from saved company data and employee profiles. Use this before you apply, interview, or negotiate.

Founded
1983
Headquarters
—
Employees
1001-5000
9.6% growth last 12mo
Marketing team
930
56% of company
28 saved employee profiles are linked to this company.

Company stability and risk

Shows a quick risk view from growth, funding age, and news.

Main result
Low risk
Seed-stage · Growing 9.6% last 12 months · More mature
Trend
2022-03-28 -> 2025-11-24
Headcount (12 months)
+9.6%
Last funding round
29 months ago
Negative news (120 days)
0
Risk score0/7

Website traffic

Shows traffic size, change, and traffic sources.

Monthly website visitors
203.9K
Month over month+3.3%
Quarter over quarter+6%
Top sourceSearch (46.6%)
Traffic source mix
Search
46.6%
Direct
40.4%
Referral

Competitors and search

Shows competitors and key search metrics in one view.

Main result
49 competitor sites
Search traffic: 27.2K organic clicks / 0 paid clicks
Organic competitors
0
Paid competitors
0
Keyword change
+2,001
Ad budget per month
$0.0
Average search rank
46

LinkedIn followers

Shows follower count and growth.

LinkedIn followers

Follower count and growth

Total followers

116.7K

12-mo growth

+29.8%

Monthly growth

+3.7%

Marketing team size

Shows saved marketing team size.

930
56% of the company • 28 saved marketing people

First hire or larger team

Shows if this looks like one hire or a bigger team.

Looks like larger team
Based on saved marketing team size: 930.

Glassdoor ratings

Shows saved Glassdoor ratings.

Glassdoor ratings
Overall rating
3.2 / 5
Work-life balance
2.7 / 5
Culture
3.3 / 5
Diversity & inclusion
3.3 / 5
Recommend to a friend
57%
Positive business outlook
60%

Funding

Shows saved funding data.

Last raise
Private Equity
2 years ago
Funding details
Amount raised
—
Last round
Private Equity
Last fundraise
2 years ago

News

Shows saved company news.

Populous Founder Earl Santee Named to SBJ’s Inaugural Influence 125 List
Dec 11, 2025 • Populous
Oklahoma City MAPS 4 Program Reveals First Look at New Populous-Designed Multipurpose Stadium
Dec 3, 2025 • Populous
Leyton Orient FC Appoints Populous To Design New Stadium and Mixed-Use Development
Nov 28, 2025 • Populous
9%
Social
3.1%
Paid referral
0.8%