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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Onsite
Your Role
As a Gensler Technical Designer, you will blend creativity and technical expertise to deliver high-performing, functionally beautiful spaces while collaborating with office and regional leaders to drive project outcomes and improve processes. You’ll work on some of the most exciting projects in the live events industry. These high-profile, fast-paced projects call for strong leadership, sharp instincts, and real-time decision making, creating an ideal environment to grow through problem solving, collaboration, and mentorship.
What You Will Do
Work with the Design Director(s) and project team(s) on conceptual designs, presentations, design development, and production
Resolve complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions
Participate in all project phases, including conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documents and production
Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to meet overall project objectives
Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and construction drawings
Assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination
Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs
Your Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design from an accredited university required
0-5 years of related project experience, including demonstrated success and/or interest working on sports projects
Proficiency in Revit, 3D modeling, visualization, and graphic software
Beginning knowledge of relevant building codes and accessibility requirements
Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development
Ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly
A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills
This role is not remote, we look forward to working with our new Designer team member in our Washington, D.C., office.
*The estimated base salary range for this position in the Washington, D.C. is $69,000- $82,000, plus eligibility for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation is contingent on location and relevant skills, qualifications and experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler.
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.
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 and hackathons, to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our teams’ diverse interests.
We encourage our employees 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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