Interior Designer: Workplace

LPA, Inc. • San Jose, CA

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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 Designer to join our dynamic Workplace team. You’ll be part of a culture that values deep collaboration, technical excellence, and continual growth. Our workplace studio is committed to creating engaging environments that foster communication and collaboration. We have completed projects such as Edwards Lifescience Campus Expansion, Gigamon and Towers at Second. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across our studios—and help bring high-performance, community-first design to life.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or Interior Architecture required
• 2-5 years of experience in all phases of interior architecture projects
• Experience in Revit, Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite preferred
• Enthusiastic commitment to the multidisciplinary design process and team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Committed to building a long-term professional career

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Revit, Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite preferred

Responsibilities

• Participate in the integrated design process with other disciplines at LPA.
• You will assist Project Managers, Project Designers, and Design Coordinators in the execution of specific assignments.
• Prepare presentations and documentation for schematic design, design development and construction documents.
• Work on research for product and construction methods related to projects.
• Attend construction meetings and field visits to further understand detailing and coordination.

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: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees