Project Designer - Labs & Research Planning

Bespoke Careers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional development

Tech-forward studio

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Bespoke Careers in Austin is seeking an experienced architectural designer to lead complex life sciences, laboratory, and research facility projects from concept through construction.

You will mentor teams, coordinate with engineers and consultants, and engage clients to deliver technically rigorous, design-forward solutions. The role emphasizes innovation and collaboration in a technology-forward practice.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of architectural experience, with a focus on life sciences and laboratory planning.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• Proven experience leading laboratory, biotech, pharmaceutical, or related technical projects.
• Strong expertise in lab programming, space planning, and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Proficiency in Revit; Rhino and parametric modeling tools are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead life sciences and laboratory projects through programming, planning, design, documentation, and construction administration.
• Facilitate user group meetings and develop laboratory programs, space plans, adjacencies, and equipment layouts.
• Coordinate closely with engineers, consultants, and vendors to deliver integrated design solutions for technical environments.
• Manage and mentor project teams, providing direction, quality control, and professional development support.
• Support client relationships, presentations, project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and overall project delivery strategies.

Skills

Lab programming

Project leadership

Client engagement

Mentoring

Revit

Rhino

Parametric modeling

AI-driven design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Parametric modeling

Job description

Join a highly collaborative and design-forward architecture practice that is shaping the future of life sciences environments. This opportunity offers the chance to lead complex laboratory and research facility projects from concept through construction while working alongside talented multidisciplinary teams. The role is ideal for an experienced architectural designer who is passionate about innovation, technical excellence, client engagement, and mentoring the next generation of design professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead life sciences and laboratory projects through programming, planning, design, documentation, and construction administration.
• Facilitate user group meetings and develop laboratory programs, space plans, adjacencies, and equipment layouts.
• Coordinate closely with engineers, consultants, and vendors to deliver integrated design solutions for technical environments.
• Manage and mentor project teams, providing direction, quality control, and professional development support.
• Support client relationships, presentations, project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and overall project delivery strategies.

Skills and Experience

• 7-12 years of architectural experience, including significant experience in life sciences and laboratory planning environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• Proven experience leading laboratory, research, biotech, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or related technical projects.
• Strong expertise in lab programming, technical planning, interdisciplinary coordination, and architectural best practices.
• Proficiency in Revit; architectural licensure, Rhino, parametric modeling tools, and AI-driven design technologies are advantageous.

Benefits & Culture

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge life sciences, laboratory, and research facility projects.
• Collaborative and knowledge-sharing culture that encourages innovation and creativity.
• Leadership and career growth opportunities with exposure to client and project management responsibilities.
• Supportive environment focused on mentorship, professional development, and continuous learning.
• Technology-forward workplace that embraces emerging design tools and progressive thinking.