Interior Designer – Sports & Entertainment

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

Job summary

Gensler in Washington, DC seeks an Interior Designer who blends bold creativity with technical delivery for sports and entertainment venues.

You will lead concept to construction documentation, document FF&E, finishes, lighting, and millwork, and coordinate with consultants and vendors.

The role is on-site in DC with a strong focus on sustainability, client relationships, and mentoring teammates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or Architecture.
• 6–10 years interior design experience, incl. 4+ years on sports venues.
• Proficient with Revit, SketchUp, 3ds Max and other modeling tools.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• NCIDQ/CID on path; sustainability focus preferred.
• Not remote; Washington, DC office location.

Responsibilities

• Visioning and programming for interior design projects, space planning, schematic design and documentation.
• Document FF&E, color palettes, finishes and lighting selections.
• Create finish plans, lighting plans, millwork drawings and details.
• Provide design leadership and documentation during project execution.
• Coordinate with external consultants, product reps, furniture dealers and fabricators.
• Integrate AR/VR and computational design on projects.
• Support client relationships and business development efforts.
• Mentor teammates and ensure QA/QC of docs.
• Elevate design quality and foster a design culture in the office.

Skills

Revit

SketchUp

3ds Max

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Storytelling

Graphics/Visualization

NCIDQ/CID

Sustainability

Education

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

Job description

Your Role

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.

Description

Your Role

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. You are 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
• Provide design leadership and documentation during project execution
• 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
• Interior construction documents
• 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

• 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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