Interior Design Coordinator: Workplace
LPA, Inc. · Irvine, CA · 1 wk ago
On-siteArt & Creative$76k–$115k/yrFull-time
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.
- Preferred: 5+ years of professional experience across all phases of interior architecture projects.
- Preferred: Actively pursuing CID certification (or currently certified) and LEED accreditation.
- Preferred: Proficiency in Revit; working knowledge of Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Preferred: Strong understanding of building codes, applicable regulations, construction materials, and specifications.
- Preferred: Demonstrated ability to work independently with creativity, innovation, and design vision throughout programming, design, and project execution.
- Preferred: Commitment to producing high-quality, well-coordinated construction documentation.
Skills
- Proficiency in Revit.
- Working knowledge of Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Strong understanding of building codes, applicable regulations, construction materials, and specifications.
- Ability to work independently with creativity, innovation, and design vision.
- Commitment to producing high-quality, well-coordinated construction documentation.
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.
Pay
Compensation range: $76K - $115K
Schedule
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