Interior Design Coordinator Job at LPA Design Studios in Irvine

LPA is seeking a passionate Interior Design Coordinator to join our integrated team of architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects and master planners. Our workplace studio is committed to creating engaging environments that foster communication and collaboration. We have completed projects such as Edwards Lifescience Campus Expansion, Southland Industries and Technology Company HQ Wellness Center. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with our in-house multidisciplinary teams including engineering, landscape and interiors. We work primarily on workplace projects Southern California.

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 and it is neatly summarized in our Just label. We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits, including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial, 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 Managers and Project Designers in the execution of specific assignments
• Prepare documentation and oversee documentation for design development and construction documents
• Oversee the production work of junior designers
• Review and process construction administration documents
• Organize research for product and construction methods related to projects
• Mentor-ship from project leaders and managing directors, 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

Interior Design Coordinator Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Interior Design, Architecture or Interior Architecture
• 5+ years of experience in all phases of interior architecture projects
• Actively pursuing CID (or already certified) 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, wellness and other work/life plans.

The salary range for this position is $72,000 - $108,000 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.

NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES AND RECRUITERS:

Please note that LPA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed contract, LPA will not agree to pay any recruiter fee. In the situation an agency or recruiter submits a candidate or resume without a previously signed agreement and/or without LPA's request, LPA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of LPA.