Interior Design Coordinator: Workplace

LPA, Inc. • Irvine, CA

6d • $80,000 - $120,000

About The Position

LPA is seeking an Interior Design Coordinator to join its Workplace team. The role contributes to workplace environments designed to foster communication and collaboration, working within LPA’s integrated, multidisciplinary design process alongside architects, engineers, and designers. The coordinator takes ownership of projects from concept through completion and supports design delivery across all phases.

The position partners with Project Managers and Project Designers to coordinate interior documentation, prepares and manages design development and construction documentation, and reviews construction administration documents during construction. It also includes overseeing junior designers’ production work, researching materials and construction methods, and receiving mentorship while helping junior colleagues grow.

LPA is an integrated design firm with offices in California and Texas, focused on innovative, sustainable environments. The firm describes its culture as collaborative and committed to technical excellence, creativity, community engagement, diversity, wellness, work-life balance, and ongoing career development. Base salary is determined by factors including geographic location, skills, education, experience, and project complexity; the firm also considers internal pay equity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or Interior Architecture.
• At least 5 years of professional experience across all phases of interior architecture projects.
• Actively pursuing CID certification or currently CID-certified, and pursuing or holding LEED accreditation.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Strong understanding of building codes, applicable regulations, construction materials, and specifications.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and designers within LPA’s integrated multidisciplinary design process.
• Take ownership of projects from concept through completion, contributing across design and delivery phases.
• 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 junior designers’ production work, providing guidance and quality control.
• Review, coordinate, and process construction administration documents throughout the construction phase.
• Research materials, products, and construction methods to support design solutions.
• Mentor and support the professional growth of junior designers.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement and financial plans
• Wellness and other work-life plans
• 8 paid hours of volunteer time each year
• 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

What This Job Offers

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