Graphic Designer - Brand Communications

Join the

2025 AIA Firm Award Winner

shaping a more sustainable future.
LPA is a collective of architects, interior designers, landscape architects, engineers, researchers and communicators committed to tackling the biggest issues of our time. Our integrated "No Excuses" approach was recognized by the American Institute of Architects as a trailblazer in sustainable, high-performance design.
As part of our Brand Communications team, you'll help tell the stories behind that work—through thoughtful design, compelling visuals and meaningful communications that connect with clients, partners and communities.
Follow this link to check out our

Catalyst

magazine.
About the Role
This is an ideal opportunity for an emerging

Graphic Designer

who is excited to build a career alongside a collaborative team of writers, designers, photographers, videographers, marketers and strategists.
No two days look the same. One day you might be creating graphics for our website. The next, designing social campaigns, supporting business development efforts, contributing to

Catalyst

magazine, creating conference graphics, or helping showcase award-winning projects across architecture, interiors and landscape architecture.
You'll gain exposure to all of LPA's market sectors and design disciplines while working on projects that influence nearly every part of the firm.
If you're naturally curious, enjoy solving creative problems and want to continually grow as a designer, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
Working alongside experienced creative professionals, you'll contribute to a wide variety of brand communication initiatives, including:
Brand identity implementation and stewardship

Website graphics and digital content

Presentation design

Social media campaigns

Email marketing

Catalyst

magazine

Marketing and business development materials

Conference and event graphics

Recruiting and culture initiatives

Internal communications

Print and digital collateral

Creative brainstorming and design reviews

You'll help bring ideas to life while learning how design supports storytelling, business development and brand strategy.
What We're Looking For
We believe talent, curiosity and attitude are just as important as experience.
We're looking for someone who:
Loves learning and trying new things

Has a strong eye for typography, layout and visual storytelling

Pays close attention to detail

Welcomes feedback and collaboration

Enjoys solving creative problems

Takes ownership of their work

Communicates well with teammates

Can balance multiple projects

Thrives in a collaborative studio environment

Wants to continually improve

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication or a related field

0–3 years of professional experience

Strong portfolio demonstrating thoughtful design, typography and visual communication

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite
InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Experience designing for both print and digital media

Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint

Familiarity with Figma is a plus

Motion graphics (After Effects) is a plus

Familiarity with collaborative tools such as Asana or Mural is a plus

What Success Looks Like
Thoughtful, well-crafted design work delivered on time

Growing confidence across print, digital and environmental communications

Strong collaboration with writers, marketers and fellow designers

Consistent application of LPA's brand standards

A willingness to ask questions, contribute ideas and continually learn

What We Offer
At LPA, your growth matters.
You'll work alongside experienced creative professionals who believe in mentorship, collaboration and continuous learning.
You'll also have access to:
Mentorship from Brand Communications leaders and multidisciplinary design professionals

Professional Development Grants supporting conferences, workshops and continuing education

LPA+U learning opportunities and Tech Talks

Opportunities to work across all nine market sectors and six disciplines

Eight paid volunteer hours each year

A collaborative culture where ideas are welcomed and everyone has a seat at the table

Why LPA?
This isn't simply a production role.
It's an opportunity to help shape how one of the country's leading integrated design firms communicates with the world.
You'll build a portfolio that spans editorial design, digital communications, business development, branding, conferences, storytelling and more—all while working with people who care deeply about design, collaboration and making a positive impact.
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.
This position is eligible for an annual bonus. If you are hired at LPA, your base salary is based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience and/or project complexity. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
LPA uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires.
NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES AND RECRUITERS:
Please note that LPA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed contract, LPA will not agree to pay any recruiter fee. In the situation an agency or recruiter submits a candidate or resume without a previously signed agreement

and/or without LPA’s request , LPA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of LPA.

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