LPA, Inc.
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Lead Designer
role at
LPA, Inc.
We’re currently seeking an
Lead Designer
to join our dynamic
Austin studio . You’ll be part of a culture that values deep collaboration, technical excellence, and continual growth.
What You’ll Do
Lead design ideation with clients and project teams, driving creativity from concept through schematic design.
Engage all disciplines and stakeholders early to ensure an integrated, informed design process.
Guide and facilitate presentations of design concepts and project documents for client review and approval.
Preside over project‑specific design meetings, presentations, and activities.
Collaborate in firm‑wide design charrettes to share ideas and elevate design quality.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, builders, authorities, and project stakeholders.
Partner with the Managing Director, Design Director, and Project Manager to deliver innovative, high‑quality design solutions.
Mentor and inspire design teams while ensuring alignment with LPA’s design standards and processes.
What We Offer
Mentorship from Managing Directors, Design Directors, and senior team members across disciplines.
Career development support, including 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.
Required
Bachelors and/or Masters Degree in Architecture.
10+ years of experience in all phases of architecture projects.
Advanced abilities with conceptual design and graphic presentations.
Active architecture license in Texas.
Proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite.
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.
Salary range: $90,000–$120,000 per year.
LPA uses E‑Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at LPA, Inc. by 2x.
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Lead Designer
role at
LPA, Inc.
We’re currently seeking an
Lead Designer
to join our dynamic
Austin studio . You’ll be part of a culture that values deep collaboration, technical excellence, and continual growth.
What You’ll Do
Lead design ideation with clients and project teams, driving creativity from concept through schematic design.
Engage all disciplines and stakeholders early to ensure an integrated, informed design process.
Guide and facilitate presentations of design concepts and project documents for client review and approval.
Preside over project‑specific design meetings, presentations, and activities.
Collaborate in firm‑wide design charrettes to share ideas and elevate design quality.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, builders, authorities, and project stakeholders.
Partner with the Managing Director, Design Director, and Project Manager to deliver innovative, high‑quality design solutions.
Mentor and inspire design teams while ensuring alignment with LPA’s design standards and processes.
What We Offer
Mentorship from Managing Directors, Design Directors, and senior team members across disciplines.
Career development support, including 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.
Required
Bachelors and/or Masters Degree in Architecture.
10+ years of experience in all phases of architecture projects.
Advanced abilities with conceptual design and graphic presentations.
Active architecture license in Texas.
Proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite.
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.
Salary range: $90,000–$120,000 per year.
LPA uses E‑Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at LPA, Inc. by 2x.
Get notified about new Lead Designer jobs in
Austin, TX .
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