Technical Designer - Sports - Junior

Gensler; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness Programs

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401k

Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Ownership

Bonus Opportunities

Job summary

Gensler is seeking a Technical Designer to blend concept rigor with technical execution on high-performance sports and live events projects. You will translate ambitious visions into functional, visually compelling spaces while collaborating with studio leadership to push innovation.

Responsibilities span from early concepts through construction docs, including modelling, detailing, and coordinating with consultants.

Qualifications

• Accredited degree in architecture or related field.
• Portfolio demonstrating design sensitivity and technical communication.
• Experience translating concepts into buildable design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Convey project narratives to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with architects, designers, and leaders to develop design solutions.
• Contribute across all project phases from early concepts to construction documents.
• Prepare, edit drawings and BIM models.
• Produce diagrams, renderings, and visual materials communicating design ideas.
• Translate design concepts into technically rigorous, buildable solutions.
• Participate in programming, space planning, research, material studies, and design reviews.

Skills

Architecture design

Concept development

Technical drawing

BIM (Revit)

Rhino

Enscape

Grasshopper

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Enscape

Grasshopper

Adobe Suite

Job description

At Gensler, we craft sports environments that bring people together to share unforgettable experiences. In our Lifestyle design studio, we deliver high-performance venues, ranging from professional and collegiate arenas to training facilities and mixed-use districts that elevate the experience for athletes, fans, and communities alike. Our studio culture is a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment where diverse perspectives spark innovative ideas and continuous growth. Collectively, we cultivate a culture of curiosity where every question is valid, each idea has value, and every voice counts.

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

• Convey clear project narratives and conceptual ideas to internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with architects, designers, and project leaders to develop thoughtful, well-resolved design solutions
• Contribute to projects across all phases, from early concepts and design studies through construction documentation and administration
• Prepare, develop, and edit drawings, Revit models, architectural details, and project deliverables
• Produce diagrams, renderings, presentations, and visual materials that clearly communicate design ideas
• Assist in translating design concepts into technically rigorous and buildable solutions
• Participate in programming, space planning, research, material studies, design reviews, and consultant coordination
• Take initiative and execute tasks proactively in response to direction from project leadership
• Engage in project discussions and team critiques with creativity and a willingness to learn
• Maintain high standards of design quality, technical execution, and attention to detail across all project work
• Foster a collaborative studio culture that values mentorship, design excellence, and continuous learning

Your Qualifications

• Accredited Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture
• 0-5 years of experience in a professional architecture or design practice
• A portfolio demonstrating design sensibilities, technical curiosity, and excellent visual communication skills
• Proven ability to explore, develop, and present design ideas through drawing, modeling, and visualization
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite, Rhino, and Revit with hands‑on experience contributing to project models and drawing sets
• Proficiency with Enscape, Grasshopper, and AI design workflows is a plus
• Working understanding of building systems, construction methods, detailing, codes, accessibility standards, and project delivery
• Highly organized, collaborative, and adaptable across multiple project types and phases in a fast‑paced environment
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn from both design and technical challenges

What Will Help You Succeed

• Experience working on higher education, cultural, science, workplace, mixed‑use, adaptive reuse, or other mission‑driven projects
• Exposure to multiple phases of project delivery, from concept design through construction documentation
• Exposure to collaboration across disciplines, including architects, interior designers, consultants, and project teams
• Interest in sustainable design, resilience, and high‑performance buildings. LEED or other sustainability credential is a plus
• Progress toward architectural licensure
• Interest and experience in using research, precedent studies, material investigations, and other forms of design inquiry to inform design decisions
• Interest in the relationship between design excellence, technical craft, and project execution
• Experience in sports and entertainment architecture is a plus

*The base salary will be estimated between $75,000 - $82,000 annually, plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

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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