Lead Laboratory Design Project Designer

STG Design; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

STG Design is seeking an experienced Project Designer to lead programming and planning for complex laboratory environments. The role focuses on steering lab projects, mentoring staff, and growing into client and project management responsibilities.

You will collaborate with clients, consultants, and internal teams through programming to construction administration, delivering high-performance life sciences, R&D, and educational lab spaces.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of professional experience with at least 5 years in life sciences and laboratory planning.
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited program.
• Licensed architect preferred but not required.
• Proficient in Revit; Grasshopper and Dynamo knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory and life science projects from programming and planning through construction.
• Facilitate user group meetings, develop laboratory programs, space adjacencies, and equipment layouts.
• Translate technical requirements into clear architectural and interior design solutions.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines, consultants, and vendors for integrated designs.
• Lead and manage project teams of 2-8 staff members.
• Mentor and support younger staff with guidance and development discussions.
• Support project management: budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Assist with scope definition, fee alignment, and change management.
• Contribute to project planning and execution strategies with senior leadership.
• Engage clients, participate in presentations, reviews, and decision meetings.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring staff

Client management

Laboratory planning

Team management

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Tools

Revit

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Rhino

Job description

STG Design is seeking an experienced Project Designer to lead programming and planning for complex laboratory environments. The role focuses on steering lab projects, mentoring staff, and growing into client and project management responsibilities.

You will collaborate with clients, consultants, and internal teams through programming to construction administration, delivering high-performance life sciences, R&D, and educational lab spaces.