Spatial Experience Designer Jobs in Forney, TX (NOW HIRING)

Join our Laboratory Design Project Team and help shape innovative, high-performance laboratory environments that support scientific discovery and operational excellence. As a Laboratory Furniture Designer, you'll collaborate closely with sales leaders, estimators, customers, and end users to develop laboratory solutions that balance functionality, workflow efficiency, flexibility, and budget requirements.

You'll work on projects ranging from laboratory renovations to large-scale new construction initiatives supporting research, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and scientific innovation. As a trusted technical resource, you'll help guide design decisions and contribute to successful project outcomes through thoughtful planning, technical expertise, and customer-focused solutions.

This is a hybrid position based in Dallas, TX, offering flexibility along with in-person collaboration for key meetings, training, and team engagement.

What we're looking for

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Engineering, or related field (preferred); Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Experience: 2+ years of drafting or design experience required
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit required
  • Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy
  • Experience interpreting construction documents and specifications
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 4+ years preferred, ideally within laboratory, healthcare, architectural, industrial, interior systems, or construction-related environments
  • Knowledge of SEFA standards and laboratory furniture systems preferred
  • Experience with 2020, SAP, C4C, or Bluebeam a plus

What You'll Do

• Design innovative laboratory spaces for new construction and renovation projects using AutoCAD and Revit
• Create detailed 2D and 3D drawings, including plans, elevations, and sections for fabrication and installation
• Develop accurate bills of materials and manage change orders to ensure seamless project execution
• Optimize layouts through space planning, furniture selection, and value engineering principles
• Provide technical design support throughout the project lifecycle, including furniture specification and design reviews
• Coordinate and revise drawings based on feedback, specifications, and evolving project requirements
• Research and specify custom furniture solutions and vendor products
• Ensure all designs meet quality standards, timelines, and customer expectations
• Perform other duties as assigned

What Success Looks Like

• Consistently delivers accurate, high-quality designs on time
• Builds strong partnerships across teams and is recognized as a trusted resource for technical expertise and design support
• Successfully manages multiple concurrent projects while maintaining exceptional quality, responsiveness, and attention to detail
• Contributes ideas that improve processes, efficiency, and customer satisfaction

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to interpret construction documents, specifications, and architectural drawings
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and accountability
• Strong organization, time management, and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
• Solid mathematical and spatial reasoning skills

Work Environment

• Hybrid work model with a combination of remote and in-office collaboration
• Primarily office-based with standard working conditions
• Minimal physical requirements (light lifting, occasional movement)

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Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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