Interior Design Coordinator: Education Studio

Lpa • Irvine, CA

283d • $72,000 - $108,000

About The Position

Join the firm AIA calls “a trailblazer in sustainable, high-performance architecture.” Winner of the AIA 2025 Firm Award, we're an integrated collective of designers and researchers united in a mission to eliminate carbon emissions and build a more equitable, livable future. LPA is seeking a passionate Interior Design Coordinator to join our integrated team of architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects, and master planners. Our Education studio is committed to creating engaging environments that put 21st century skills at the center of learning. We have completed projects such as Environmental Nature Center Preschool, Tarbut V'Torah and Eastvale STEM Academy. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with our in-house multidisciplinary teams including engineering, landscape and interiors. This role would primarily support education (K-12) projects. We walk the talk in changing lives by design. Our sustainability commitment is real, we are the only large firm in the nation to comply with the 2030 Challenge for the past two years running. Our award-winning projects aim to have a positive and enduring environmental, economic and social impact. You will be working with directors and principals in the studio and across the firm. We are looking to you to help us continue to develop our talented designers and engineers. We're committed to diversity, wellness and work-life balance and it is neatly summarized in our Just label. We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits, including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial, wellness and other work/life plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Interior Design, Architecture or Interior Architecture.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers and Project Designers in the execution of specific assignments.
• 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.
• Provide mentorship to junior designers.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance.
• Retirement and financial wellness plans.
• Work/life balance plans.
• Career growth opportunities including licensure incentives and professional development grants.
• In-house management and leadership training opportunities.
• Education opportunities including LPA+U and LPA Tech Talks.
• Study grants for exploration - Catapult, LPA Foundation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree