Interior Designer – Sports & Entertainment

Gensler; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Gensler is seeking an Interior Designer in Washington, DC to lead interior design and interior architecture for sports and entertainment venues. You will participate from concept through construction, documenting detailed plans and coordinating with technicians and vendors.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in interior design/architecture and 6–10 years of relevant experience, plus proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, 3D Studio Max, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or Architecture.
• 6-10 years interior design experience, incl. 4 years for Sports projects.
• Proficient in Revit, SketchUp, 3D Studio Max and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design and documentation from concept to construction completion.
• Document FF&E, finishes, lighting, and millwork.
• Coordinate with external consultants and manufacturers.

Skills

Interior design

Storytelling

Graphics visualization

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design/Interior Architecture/Architecture

NCIDQ/CID certification

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

3D Studio Max

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

As a Gensler Interior Designer, you are driven by bold ideas and a passion for design excellence. You blend visionary creative thinking, technical expertise, and strategic business insight to challenge conventions and craft innovative, inspiring environments that elevate the human experience and deliver meaningful value for our clients. You have conceptual and technical delivery/documentation design skills for interior architecture and interior design projects, and you have a portfolio showcasing design excellence and innovation. A focus for this role will be interior design and interior architecture for Sports and entertainment venue projects.

As a key member of the design team, you actively contribute throughout the project lifecycle from concept to project completion. You thrive in a collaborative environment, take ownership and are passionate about creating lasting client relationships and memorable spaces.

What You Will Do

• Visioning and programming for interior design projects, space planning, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, shop drawing reviews, code compliance, and construction administration
• Select and document furniture, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and decorative lighting
• Generate finish plans, RCPs, lighting plans, specifications, material selections, and millwork drawings and details
• Coordinate with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators
• Integrate new technology and tools on projects (AR, VR, computational design, etc.)
• Support design presentations and develop effective client relationships as trusted advisor
• Support marketing and business development efforts as needed
• Guide and mentor teammates
• QA/QC specifications and construction document sets
• Strive to elevate design quality on every project, and foster and cultivate a culture of design in the office

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or Architecture
• 6-10 years of interior design experience, preferably inclusive of at least 4 recent years for Sports projects (arenas, stadiums, clubhouses, training facilities, entertainment venues, stadium amenity spaces)
• Proficient in Revit, SketchUp, 3D Studio Max and other modeling software programs
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Proficiency with:
• Selection of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications
• Applicable codes and safety considerations
• Strong storytelling ability, both verbal and written, that conveys purpose and impact
• Strong graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas
• NCIDQ/CID certification (if you are on the path to certification, please feel free to contact [e-mail] to determine whether there may be another role that is aligned with your background)
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices; Ideally portfolios will include at least one project (especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero Building certification) with this particular focus

Please submit resume and portfolio showcasing your design experience, ideally with Sports projects.

*This role is not remote or hybrid; we look forward to working with our new team member in our dynamic Washington, D.C. office .

*The estimated base salary range for this position is $82,000 - $100,000, plus eligibility for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, with final compensation contingent on relevant experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler.

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 to “Well-being Awareness 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.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

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Area of Expertise: Professional Services

Area of Expertise: Mixed Use + Retail Centers

Area of Expertise: Mixed Use + Retail Centers

Area of Expertise: Professional Services

Area of Expertise: Professional Services