Interior Design Coordinator: Education Studio

LPA, Inc. • Irvine, CA

23h

About The Position

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.
We’re currently seeking an Interior Design Coordinator to join our dynamic Education team. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or Interior Architecture.
• 5+ years of professional experience across all phases of interior architecture projects.
• Actively pursuing CID certification (or currently certified) and LEED accreditation.
• Proficiency in Revit; working knowledge of Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
• Strong understanding of building codes, applicable regulations, construction materials, and specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with creativity, innovation, and design vision throughout programming, design, and project execution.
• Commitment to producing high-quality, well-coordinated construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and designers as part of LPA’s integrated, multidisciplinary design process.
• Take ownership of projects from concept through completion, contributing across all phases of design and delivery.
• Partner with Project Managers and Project Designers to execute project tasks, including coordinating and overseeing interior documentation.
• Prepare and manage design development and construction documentation to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency.
• Lead and oversee the production work of junior designers, providing guidance and quality control.
• Review, coordinate, and process construction administration documents throughout the construction phase.
• Conduct and organize research on materials, products, and construction methods to support design solutions.
• Receive mentorship from project leaders and managing directors while actively mentoring and supporting the professional growth of junior designers.

Benefits

• Mentorship from Managing Directors, Design Directors, and senior team members across disciplines.
• Career development support, including licensure incentives, professional development grants, and in-house training.
• Ongoing education through LPA+U courses and Tech Talks focused on innovative, sustainable practices.
• 8 paid hours of volunteer time each year.
• Opportunities to propose and lead projects that impact your local community, including more than $1 million since 2015 in Habitat for Humanity builds, scholarships, and other pro bono community projects.
• Access to our Professional Development Grants program, created to encourage professional development and further LPA's collective knowledge as a firm. Over the life of the grant program, we have invested $1,196,890 and impacted 848 LPA employees.
• LPA offers competitive salaries and generous benefits, including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial, wellness and other work/life plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level