Technical Designer - Sports - Mid Level
Gensler, San Francisco, CA, United States
Sports and recreation environments are evolving rapidly as technology and fan expectations rise. Gensler's crossdisciplinary expertise positions our Sports practice at a unique advantage, delivering highperformance venues, from professional arenas and training facilities, to esports and mixed-use districts. We create impactful, futureready 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.
What You Will Do
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
Your Qualifications
Bachelor's orMaster's degree in Architecturefrom 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
Proficiencyin Autodesk Revit and Rhinoceros (Rhino)required;experience with Grasshopper for parametric design workflows preferred.Additionalproficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suiteexpected
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
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.
*The base salary will be estimated between $77,500 - $104,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.
Life at Gensler As a people-first organization, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler 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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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.
What You Will Do
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
Your Qualifications
Bachelor's orMaster's degree in Architecturefrom 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
Proficiencyin Autodesk Revit and Rhinoceros (Rhino)required;experience with Grasshopper for parametric design workflows preferred.Additionalproficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suiteexpected
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
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.
*The base salary will be estimated between $77,500 - $104,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.
Life at Gensler As a people-first organization, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler 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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