LPA is seeking a passionate Design Coordinator to join our integrated team of architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects, and master planners. Our Education studio is committed to creating engaging environments that put 21st century skills at the center of learning. We have completed projects such as Tide Academy , Agnews Campus , and Piedmont Hills High School . You will have the opportunity to collaborate with our in-house multidisciplinary teams including engineering, landscape, and interiors.
We walk the talk in changing lives by design. Our sustainability commitment is real; we are the only large firm in the nation to comply with the 2030 Challenge for the past two years running. Our award-winning projects aim to have a positive and enduring environmental, economic, and social impact.
You will be working with directors and principals in the studio and across the firm. We are looking to you to help us continue to develop our talented designers and engineers.
We’re committed to diversity, wellness, and work-life balance, summarized in our Just label. We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits, including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial plans, wellness, and other work/life plans.
What you will do:
- You will be living and breathing the project from inception to completion and be able to turn your hand to all aspects of the project.
- The Design Coordinator will assist Project Architects, Project Designers, and Project Managers in the execution of specific assignments.
- Prepare documentation and oversee documentation for design development and construction documents.
- Review and process construction administration documents.
- Organize research for product and construction methods related to projects.
- Provide mentorship to junior designers.
What we will do:
- Provide mentorship from Managing Directors and Design Directors as well as other in-house disciplines on all projects.
- Provide career growth opportunities including licensure incentives, professional development grants, and our professional development process.
- In-house management and leadership training opportunities.
- Education opportunities including LPA+U and LPA Tech Talks.
- Provide study grants for exploration – Catapult, LPA Foundation.
Design Coordinator Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture.
- 5+ years of experience in all phases of architectural projects.
- Actively pursuing architectural license (or already licensed) and LEED accreditation.
- Proficiency in Revit; good knowledge of Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
- Knowledge of building codes, related regulations, construction materials, and specifications preferred.
- Demonstrate independence, innovation, and vision with program, project design, and implementation.
- Commitment to pursue high-quality construction documents.
LPA is an integrated design firm with offices in California and Texas. We specialize in creating innovative, sustainable environments that work better, do more with less, and improve people’s lives. We provide a vibrant and rewarding work environment—one that values and fosters creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, community engagement, and ongoing career development and growth. LPA is also committed to diversity, wellness, and work-life balance. LPA offers competitive salaries and generous benefits, including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial plans, wellness, and other work/life plans.
The salary range for this position is $84,000 - $115,000 and 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 internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
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