Technical Designer - Sports - Mid Level

Gensler•San Francisco, CA

1d•$77,500 - $104,000

About The Position

Sports and recreation environments are evolving rapidly as technology and fan expectations rise. Gensler’s cross‑disciplinary expertise positions our Sports practice at a unique advantage, delivering high‑performance venues, from professional arenas and training facilities, to esports and mixed-use districts. We create impactful, future‑ready destinations that elevate experiences for athletes, fans, and communities alike. Your Role As a Gensler Technical Designer, you will bring conceptual rigor and deep investigation to complex architectural challenges. Blending creativity with technical expertise, you’ll translate ambitious visions into functionally beautiful, high-performing spaces. You will collaborate with studio leadership to drive innovation on the most exciting projects in the sports and live events industry. These fast-paced, high-profile environments demand sharp instincts and real-time decision-making, offering an unparalleled platform to accelerate your career through hands-on problem-solving and mentorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from a professionally accredited program
6+ years of progressively responsible experience working on complex, large-scale architectural projects, preferably in the sports and entertainment industry, education, , or institutional environments
Strong organizational, creative, and collaborative skills, with the ability to work independently while managing multiple projects simultaneously
Strong graphic, visualization, and presentation skills to effectively communicate design ideas
Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and Rhinoceros (Rhino) required; experience with Grasshopper for parametric design workflows preferred. Additional proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite expected
Familiarity with real-time visualization tools

Nice To Haves

Passion for sustainable design practices and interest in pursuing certifications such as LEED, Fitwel, or similar sustainability credentials preferred
Actively advance on the path to architectural licensure (preferred) while contributing to the studio's rigorous and collaborative culture

Responsibilities

Partner with Design Directors and the Sports & Mixed-Use team to translate client goals and market expertise into innovative, high-performance conceptual designs
Produce compelling graphic presentations and construction documents, utilizing both digital tools and hand-rendering techniques to clearly communicate design intent
Resolve complex design challenges to ensure ambitious concepts are translated into constructible, top-tier technical solutions without sacrificing design integrity
Lead documentation and coordination efforts across the internal project team, clients, contractors, and specialized consultants (structural, MEP, AV, acoustics, life safety, etc.)
Direct construction administration tasks, including processing submittals, addressing RFIs, and interfacing directly with building officials during the permitting and construction phases
Actively contribute to project financial performance
Assist Design/Project Managers with proposals and contracts, as needed
Cultivate productive, ongoing client relationships
Actively advance on the path to architectural licensure (preferred) while contributing to the studio's rigorous and collaborative culture

Benefits

comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off
We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities.
As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes.

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