Technical Designer - Sports - Mid Level
About the role
Gensler’s Sports practice delivers high-performance venues, from professional arenas and training facilities, to esports and mixed-use districts. This role requires a Technical Designer with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture and 6+ years of experience in complex, large-scale projects, preferably in sports and entertainment.
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
- Achieve project financial performance and assist Design/Project Managers with proposals and contracts, as needed
- Cultivate productive, ongoing client relationships
- Advance on the path to architectural licensure (preferred)
Qualifications
- 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), with experience in Grasshopper for parametric design workflows preferred
- Additional proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite expected
- Familiarity with real-time visualization tools
- Passion for sustainable design practices and interest in pursuing certifications such as LEED, Fitwel, or similar sustainability credentials preferred
Benefits
The base salary will be estimated between $84,000 - $108,000 plus bonuses and benefits, contingent on relevant experience. To be considered, please submit a portfolio in PDF format.
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