Technical Designer - Sports - Mid Level

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. 

Your Role 

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. 

What You Will Do 

• 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 

• On the path to licensure preferred  

Your Qualifications 

• 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; experience with Grasshopper for parametric design workflows preferred. 

• Additional proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite expected. 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  

This role is not remote, we look forward to working with our new Designer team member in our Washington, D.C., office.

*The estimated base salary range for this position in the Washington, D.C. is $71,000- $92,000, plus eligibility for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation is contingent on location and relevant skills, qualifications and experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler.

Culture in Gensler’s Sports Studio 

Gensler’s Sports Studio is a place where design meets the energy of live events. Our team works on some of the world’s most impactful sports and entertainment venues, shaping arenas, stadiums, and mixed-use districts that become cultural anchors for their cities. The work takes you beyond the studio, traveling to venues, learning from live environments, and engaging directly with the moments that make these places come alive. 

The culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and driven by people who are passionate about both design and the experiences it creates. You’ll work alongside energized, supportive teammates, share ideas across a global network, and celebrate the wins together, whether that’s opening night, a major milestone, or a great project review. It’s a studio built around curiosity, momentum, and a shared love of live entertainment. 

Life at Gensler 

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions and hackathons, to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our teams’ diverse interests. 

We encourage our employees to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our 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.  Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets. 

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.   We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.  

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