Architect Sports

At Gensler we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. Were not just designers. Were tinkerers craftspeople visionaries innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether youre into sketching new ideas hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets theres something here for everyone.

Our depth of expertise spans disciplinesfrom sports facilities and convention centers to education hospitality retail workplaces and more. Whether were planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring more resilient and more impactful.

Your Role

We are looking for an energetic self starter to joinourRaleigh office and work on exciting projects that impact our community. If you are yearning for a challenging and rewarding opportunity this is the career move for you. This candidate will beproviding solutionsfor our clients through innovative design and architectural bestpractices. With you as part of the design team architecture has never been so engaging.

As a Gensler Project Designer in our Raleigh office your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces. Its your job to contribute to a team of architects and designers to deliver unparalleled sports facilities. You will leverage your technical acumen to drive projects from concept through build in a collaborative team while mentoring your team members. With you as part of the design team sports architecture has never been so engaging.

What You Will Do

• Manage multiple aspects of client team and project coordination including documentation coordination with consultants (structural MEP lighting AV acoustical accessibility building envelope life safety etc.)
• Lead documentation Concept to Construction process from and mentor less experienced designers
• Manage communication between project team client vendors contractors and consultants
• Resolve complex design issues to produce innovative solutions
• Direct production of drawings specifications and construction administration tasks
• Review and contribute to proposals and contracts with Project Manager

Your Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Architecture from an accredited program
• 6-10 years of related experience including demonstrated success or a passion for delivering sports related facilities (ground up and renovations for training facilities arenas stadiums ballparks etc.)
• Passion and excitement for sports related projects
• Familiar with sightline calculations and assembly related design challenges
• Proficiency with Revit and/or Rhino Illustrator
• A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication and management skills to include leadership organization and mentoring
• Collaborative and team-conscious
• Ability to handle difficult situations with tact grace and style
• Registered Architect (if you are nearly finished with your AREs please feel free to contact to determine whether there is another role to consider)

This role is not remote; we look forward to working with our new Architect in our dynamic Raleigh office.

Learn more about our Sports Practice Area here: 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 Week our offices reflect our peoples 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 firms commitment to licensure and professional development Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam 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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