Technical Designer - Sports - Junior

About the role

Gensler is a firm that crafts sports environments to bring people together for unforgettable experiences. Our Lifestyle design studio specializes in high-performance venues such as professional and collegiate arenas, training facilities, and mixed-use districts.

Responsibilities

• Convey clear project narratives and conceptual ideas to internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with architects, designers, and project leaders to develop thoughtful, well-resolved design solutions
• Contribute to projects across all phases, from early concepts and design studies through construction documentation and administration
• Prepare, develop, and edit drawings, Revit models, architectural details, and project deliverables
• Produce diagrams, renderings, presentations, and visual materials that clearly communicate design ideas
• Aid in translating design concepts into technically rigorous and buildable solutions
• Take initiative and execute tasks proactively in response to direction from project leadership
• Engage in project discussions and team critiques with creativity and a willingness to learn
• Maintain high standards of design quality, technical execution, and attention to detail across all project work
• Foster a collaborative studio culture that values mentorship, design excellence, and continuous learning

Qualifications

• Accredited Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture
• 0–5 years of experience in a professional architecture or design practice
• Portfolio demonstrating design sensibilities, technical curiosity, and excellent visual communication skills
• Proven ability to explore, develop, and present design ideas through drawing, modeling, and visualization
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite, Rhino, and Revit with hands-on experience contributing to project models and drawing sets
• Proficiency with Enscape, Grasshopper, and AI design workflows is a plus
• Working understanding of building systems, construction methods, detailing, codes, accessibility standards, and project delivery
• Highly organized, collaborative, and adaptable across multiple project types and phases in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn from both design and technical challenges

What Will Help You Succeed

• Experience working on higher education, cultural, science, workplace, mixed-use, adaptive reuse, or other mission-driven projects
• Exposure to multiple phases of project delivery, from concept design through construction documentation
• Exposure to collaboration across disciplines, including architects, interior designers, consultants, and project teams
• Interest in sustainable design, resilience, and high-performance buildings. LEED or other sustainability credential is a plus
• Progress toward architectural licensure
• Interest and experience in using research, precedent studies, material investigations, and other forms of design inquiry to inform design decisions
• Interest in the relationship between design excellence, technical craft, and project execution
• Experience in sports and entertainment architecture is a plus