Interior Design Coordinator – Civic, Cultural
LPA, Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Irvine • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $76,000 - $115,000 per year
About the role
- 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.
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. Over the life of the grant program, we have invested $1,196,890 and impacted 848 LPA employees.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
CID certificationLEED accreditation