Interior Project Designer: Education Studio

About the role

LPA is a collective of designers, engineers, and researchers dedicated to sustainable, high-performance architecture. The Interior Project Designer will join our dynamic Education Studio, working on projects that prioritize 21st century skills and community-first design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design ideation in collaboration with clients and internal project teams.
• Drive an integrated design process by engaging all disciplines and stakeholders from the earliest project stages.
• Develop and advance conceptual and schematic design solutions using a thoughtful, research-informed approach.
• Facilitate and present design concepts and project deliverables to clients for review and approval.
• Lead and participate in project-specific design meetings, presentations, and workshops.
• Contribute to firmwide design charrettes and collaborative initiatives.
• Partner with the Managing Director, Design Director, and Project Manager to shape project vision and deliver innovative design solutions.
• Represent the firm at industry events, strengthening professional networks and elevating brand presence.
• Mentor and guide design team members, ensuring alignment with firm standards, processes, and design excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Interior Design.
• 10+ years of experience across all phases of architectural and/or interior design projects.
• Licensed Architect or Certified Interior Designer.
• Strong understanding of programming, building codes, and functional adjacencies.
• Proficiency in Revit.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Rhino.
• LEED accreditation or demonstrated knowledge of sustainable design principles.

Qualifications

• Passionate about creating engaging learning environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a diverse team.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Commitment to sustainability and community engagement.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Revit and Rhino.
• Knowledge of sustainable design principles and LEED certification.

Benefits

At LPA, we offer mentorship from Managing Directors, Design Directors, and senior team members across disciplines. We provide career development support, including professional development grants and in-house training. We also offer 8 paid hours of volunteer time each year, opportunities to lead projects that impact the community, and access to our Professional Development Grants program.

Pay

$100K - $155K annually.

Schedule

Full-time.