Interior Design Coordinator

Join the 2025 AIA Firm Award Winner shaping a more sustainable future.

LPA is a collective of designers, engineers, and researchers committed to tackling the biggest issues of our time. Our "No Excuses" integrated design approach was recognized by the AIA as “a trailblazer in sustainable, high-performance architecture". At LPA you’ll be part of the team that is changing the way the industry thinks about design and carbon emissions, built around the belief that we only achieve our goals when everybody has a seat at the table and all input is valued.

LPA is seeking a passionate Interior Designer to join our integrated team of architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects and master planners in our workplace practice. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with team members across studios on projects that are both local and across California and Texas. We have completed projects such as Comic-Con Museum, Monarch School and Museum of Contemporary Art. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across our studios in California and Texas—and help bring high-performance, community-first design to life.

What You'll Do:

• Participate in the integrated design process with other disciplines at LPA

• You will be living and breathing the project from inception to completion and be able to turn your hand to all aspects of the project

• The Design Coordinator will partner with Project Managers and Project Designers in the execution of specific assignments including overseeing documentation of interior spaces for education buildings

• Prepare documentation and oversee documentation for design development and construction documents

• Oversee the production work of junior designers

• Review and process construction administration documents

• Organize research for product and construction methods related to projects

• Mentor-ship from project leaders and managing directors, provide mentorship to junior designers

What We Offer:

• Provide mentorship from Managing Directors and Design Directors as well as other in-house disciplines on all projects

• Provide career growth opportunities including licensure incentives, professional development grants and our professional development process

• In-house management and leadership training opportunities

• Education opportunities including LPA+U and LPA Tech Talks

• Provide study grants for exploration – Catapult, LPA Foundation

What We're Looking For:

Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or Interior Architecture required

• 5+ years of experience in all phases of interior architecture projects

• Actively pursuing CID (or already certified) and LEED accreditation

• Proficiency in Revit. Good knowledge of Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite preferred

• Knowledge of building codes, related regulations, construction materials and specifications preferred

• Demonstrate independence, innovation, and vision with program, project design and implementation

• Commitment to pursue high quality construction documents

LPA is an integrated design firm with offices in California and Texas, focused on creating forward-thinking, sustainable spaces that make a positive impact. We believe great design begins with great people, which is why we foster a supportive, collaborative environment where creativity, curiosity, and professional growth are encouraged. Our culture values diversity, promotes wellness, and supports a healthy work-life balance. At LPA, we offer competitive salaries and a robust benefits package—including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial planning, wellness initiatives, and flexible work/life programs.

This position is eligible for an annual bonus. If you are hired at LPA, your base salary is based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience and/or project complexity. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES AND RECRUITERS:

Please note that LPA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed contract, LPA will not agree to pay any recruiter fee. In the situation an agency or recruiter submits a candidate or resume without a previously signed agreement and/or without LPA’s request, LPA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of LPA.