Entry Level Interior Designer

Job Description

Entry Level Interior Designer | LPA

The Tone:
This is an early career role at LPA, located in Southern California. LPA is an integrated design firm dedicated to creating sustainable, high-performance architecture, specializing in environments that work better, do more with less, and improve people’s lives. This role contributes to the firm’s mission of eliminating carbon emissions and building a more equitable future by designing engaging educational spaces with positive environmental, economic, and social impact.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Southern California

• Team: Integrated team within the Education studio, assisting Design Coordinators and Project Leaders.
• Mission: To support the creation of innovative, sustainable educational environments that prioritize 21st-century skills and contribute to a carbon-free future.
• Tech Stack: Revit, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Contribute to the integrated design process alongside architects, engineers, and landscape architects.
• Support Design Coordinators and Project Leaders in the execution of specific project assignments.
• Prepare comprehensive presentations and documentation for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Conduct research for product and construction methods relevant to ongoing projects.
• Review and process construction administration documents, including attending construction meetings and field visits.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early Career professional with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture.
• Experience: 0-2 years of experience across all phases of Interior Design projects.
• Skills: Effective written and verbal communication, an enthusiastic commitment to multidisciplinary design, and a dedication to building a long-term professional career within a team environment.
• Bonus: Experience utilizing Revit, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite.