Technical Designer - Sports - Mid Level
About The Position
Sports and entertainment 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. As a Gensler Technical Designer, you will blend creativity and technical expertise to deliver high-performing, functionally beautiful spaces while collaborating with office and regional leaders to drive project outcomes and improve processes. You’ll work on some of the most exciting projects in the live events industry. These high-profile, fast-paced projects call for strong leadership, sharp instincts, and real-time decision making, creating an ideal environment to grow through problem solving, collaboration, and mentorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design from a professionally accredited program
- 4-8+ years of related project experience, including demonstrated success and/or interest working on sports projects
- 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
- Additional proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite expected
Nice To Haves
- On the path to licensure preferred
- Experience with Grasshopper for parametric design workflows preferred
- Familiarity with real-time visualization tools (e.g., Enscape, Lumion, or V-Ray), reality capture software is a plus
- Passion for sustainable design practices and interest in pursuing certifications such as LEED, Fitwel, or similar sustainability credentials
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with our Sports team to deliver informed project solutions based on market expertise and an understanding of client goals
- Documentation coordination with consultants (structural, MEP, lighting, AV, acoustic, accessibility, building envelope, life safety, etc.)
- Coordinate with the project team, client, vendors, contractors, and consultants
- Resolve complex technical and design issues with team to produce innovative, technical, constructible solutions
- Direct production of drawings, specifications and construction administration tasks
- Responsible for delivery of documents with design intent and top-notch technical quality
- Process submittals/substitution requests during construction and address RFIs
- Interface with building and permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases of the project
- Actively participate and contribute to the financial performance of project
- Review and contribute to proposals and contracts with the Design Manager
- Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- disability
- wellness programs
- flex spending
- paid holidays
- paid time off
- 401 k
- profit sharing
- employee stock ownership
- twice annual bonus opportunities
- reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
- reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
