LPA, Inc.
Entry Level Architectural Designer
LPA, Inc., San Jose, California, United States, 95123
Join the firm AIA calls “a trailblazer in sustainable, high-performance architecture.”
Winner of the AIA 2025 Firm Award
, we’re an integrated collective of designers and researchers united in a mission to eliminate carbon emissions and build a more equitable, livable future.
Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply. LPA is seeking a passionate
Entry level Architectural Designer
to join our integrated team of Architects, Engineers, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects, and Master Planners. We are an award-winning multidisciplinary design firm that focuses on collaborative and sustainable design. Our Education studio is committed to creating engaging environments that put 21st century skills at the center of learning. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with our in-house multidisciplinary teams including engineering, landscape and interiors. You will join a high-performing, multi-disciplinary design team, and you will impact projects at each stage of design. We offer numerous education and mentoring opportunities including software training, tech talks, and monthly LPA-U courses centered around innovative and sustainable design practices. Join a firm where your voice is heard, creative design ideas are encouraged, and your work is highly regarded. We’re committed to diversity, wellness, and work-life balance, which 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: Participate in the integrated design process with other disciplines at LPA Assist Design Coordinators and Project Leaders in the execution of specific assignments Prepare presentations and documentation for schematic design, design development, and construction documents Assist in research for product and construction methods related to projects Review and process construction administration documents Attend construction meetings and field visits to further understand detailing and coordination 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 materials and financial incentives, professional development grants and our professional development process Education opportunities including LPA+U, LPA Tech Talks and Lunch and Learns Entry-Level Architectural Designer Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Interior Design or related field required 0-2 years of experience in all phases of architecture projects Experience in Revit, Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite preferred Enthusiastic commitment to the multidisciplinary design process and team environment Effective written and verbal communication skills Committed to building a long-term professional career 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 $64,000 - $86,000 and is eligible for 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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Winner of the AIA 2025 Firm Award
, we’re an integrated collective of designers and researchers united in a mission to eliminate carbon emissions and build a more equitable, livable future.
Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply. LPA is seeking a passionate
Entry level Architectural Designer
to join our integrated team of Architects, Engineers, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects, and Master Planners. We are an award-winning multidisciplinary design firm that focuses on collaborative and sustainable design. Our Education studio is committed to creating engaging environments that put 21st century skills at the center of learning. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with our in-house multidisciplinary teams including engineering, landscape and interiors. You will join a high-performing, multi-disciplinary design team, and you will impact projects at each stage of design. We offer numerous education and mentoring opportunities including software training, tech talks, and monthly LPA-U courses centered around innovative and sustainable design practices. Join a firm where your voice is heard, creative design ideas are encouraged, and your work is highly regarded. We’re committed to diversity, wellness, and work-life balance, which 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: Participate in the integrated design process with other disciplines at LPA Assist Design Coordinators and Project Leaders in the execution of specific assignments Prepare presentations and documentation for schematic design, design development, and construction documents Assist in research for product and construction methods related to projects Review and process construction administration documents Attend construction meetings and field visits to further understand detailing and coordination 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 materials and financial incentives, professional development grants and our professional development process Education opportunities including LPA+U, LPA Tech Talks and Lunch and Learns Entry-Level Architectural Designer Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Interior Design or related field required 0-2 years of experience in all phases of architecture projects Experience in Revit, Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite preferred Enthusiastic commitment to the multidisciplinary design process and team environment Effective written and verbal communication skills Committed to building a long-term professional career 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 $64,000 - $86,000 and is eligible for 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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