Cinematic Theater Design Lead & Project Architect

GastingerWalker; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, hybrid work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Exposure to diverse project types and克

Job summary

GastingerWalker in Kansas City seeks an experienced Project Architect / Project Manager to lead the design and coordination of complex architectural projects with a strong emphasis on Cinematic Theater Environments.

This role requires a highly organized, technically skilled, and communicative professional who can manage clients, staff, consultants, and project deliverables from concept through construction.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of professional architectural experience, with at least 5 years focused on cinematic theater or entertainment-related design.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Professional architectural license preferred (or active pursuit).
• Strong technical proficiency in Revit and related design/documentation tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and lead multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initial concept through construction administration, ensuring design excellence, technical accuracy, and schedule adherence.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining clear priorities and timelines.
• Oversee internal project teams, providing guidance, mentorship, and quality review.
• Lead and coordinate specialized design elements unique to cinematic and theatrical environments, such as auditorium layout, sightlines, acoustics, projection technology, seating systems, and audience experience.
• Collaborate with specialty consultants (A/V, acoustics, lighting, theater planners) to integrate technical systems seamlessly into architectural designs.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, delivering clear communication, design presentations, and progress updates.

Skills

Project leadership

Client management

Communication

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

GastingerWalker in Kansas City seeks an experienced Project Architect / Project Manager to lead the design and coordination of complex architectural projects with a strong emphasis on Cinematic Theater Environments.

This role requires a highly organized, technically skilled, and communicative professional who can manage clients, staff, consultants, and project deliverables from concept through construction.