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Interior Project Designer

LPA, Inc., Irvine, CA, United States


Interior Project Designer

We’re currently seeking an Interior Project Designer to join our dynamic Education Studio. You’ll be part of a culture that values deep collaboration, technical excellence, and continual growth. Our Education studio is committed to creating engaging environments that put 21st‑century skills at the center of learning. Responsibilities

Lead ideation with client and project teams Engage all disciplines and stakeholders from the earliest stages to develop conceptual and schematic design of assigned projects using an informed process Facilitate presentation of design and other project documents to client for review and approval, along with other project team members Preside at design meetings, presentations, and activities specific to assigned projects Participate in firmwide design charrettes Cultivate and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships with clients, builders, governing authorities, stakeholders, and team members Work in unison with the Managing Director, Design Director, and Project Manager to lead the project design and develop innovative design solutions Mentor design team and communicate with Project Designers, Project Leaders, and Principals to ensure LPA’s design standards and processes are fully understood and brought to fruition Represent LPA in related industry functions and events 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 community‑impact projects, including Habitat for Humanity builds, scholarships, and pro‑bono projects Access to a Professional Development Grants program that has invested over $1.1 million in LPA employees We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits, including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial, wellness, and other work/life plans. This position is eligible for an annual bonus. Base salary is based on geographic location, skills, education, experience, and project complexity. We believe in pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer. Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Interior Design 10+ years of experience in all phases of design projects Certified Interior Designer or Licensed Architect Strong knowledge of programming, code, and functional adjacencies Proficient in Revit Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Rhino LEED accreditation LPA uses E‑Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires.

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