Interior Design Coordinator: Workplace

About the role

LPA is a collective of designers, engineers, and researchers dedicated to sustainable, high-performance architecture. The "No Excuses" integrated design approach has been recognized by the AIA as a trailblazer in sustainable design.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and designers as part of LPA’s integrated, multidisciplinary design process.
• Take ownership of projects from concept through completion, contributing across all phases of design and delivery.
• 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 the production work of junior designers, providing guidance and quality control.
• Review, coordinate, and process construction administration documents throughout the construction phase.
• Conduct and organize research on materials, products, and construction methods to support design solutions.
• Receive mentorship from project leaders and managing directors while actively mentoring and supporting the professional growth of junior designers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or Interior Architecture.
• 5+ years of professional experience across all phases of interior architecture projects.
• Actively pursuing CID certification (or currently certified) and LEED accreditation.
• Proficiency in Revit; working knowledge of Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
• Strong understanding of building codes, applicable regulations, construction materials, and specifications.
• Demonstrated 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.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or Interior Architecture.
• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience across all phases of interior architecture projects.
• Professional Certification: Actively pursuing CID certification (or currently certified) and LEED accreditation.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Revit; working knowledge of Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of building codes, applicable regulations, construction materials, and specifications.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to work independently with creativity, innovation, and design vision throughout programming, design, and project execution.
• Documentation: Commitment to producing high-quality, well-coordinated construction documentation.

Skills

• Collaboration: Ability to work closely with architects, engineers, and designers.
• Project Management: Experience in project management and coordination.
• Design Vision: Creativity and innovation in design.
• Documentation: Proficiency in preparing and managing design and construction documentation.
• Mentoring: Ability to guide and support junior designers.
• Research: Conducting and organizing research on materials, products, and construction methods.

Benefits

• Mentorship from project leaders and managing directors.
• Career development support, including licensure incentives, professional development grants, and in-house training.
• Ongoing education through LPA+U courses and Tech Talks.
• Volunteer opportunities: 8 paid hours of volunteer time each year.
• Community Impact: Opportunities to propose and lead projects that impact the local community, including over $1 million in pro bono community projects since 2015.
• Professional Development Grants: Access to a program that has invested $1,196,890 and impacted 848 LPA employees.

Pay

$76K - $115K

Schedule

Full-time position.