Interior Design Coordinator: Education Studio

The role

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to execute interior design projects from concept to completion. You will manage design documentation, oversee junior designers, and conduct research on materials and construction methods.

What you will do

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and designers in an integrated design process.
• Take ownership of projects from concept through completion.
• Partner with Project Managers and Project Designers to execute project tasks.
• Coordinate and oversee interior documentation.
• Prepare and manage design development and construction documentation.
• Lead and oversee the production work of junior designers.
• Review, coordinate, and process construction administration documents.
• Conduct and organize research on materials, products, and construction methods.
• Receive mentorship from project leaders and managing directors.
• Mentor and support the professional growth of junior designers.

Required qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or Interior Architecture.
• 5+ years of professional experience across all phases of interior design projects.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Knowledge of building codes, materials, and construction methods.
• Demonstrated creativity, initiative, and problem-solving in design and execution.
• Commitment to producing high-quality, well-coordinated construction documentation.

Nice to have

• Actively pursuing CID certification or currently certified.
• LEED accreditation.
• Familiarity with Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with the California DSA process for education projects.

Benefits

• Mentorship from Managing Directors, Design Directors, and senior team members.
• Career development support including licensure incentives, professional development grants, and in-house training.
• Ongoing education through LPA+U courses and Tech Talks.
• 8 paid hours of volunteer time each year.
• Opportunities to propose and lead community impact projects.
• Access to Professional Development Grants program.
• Health and dental insurance.
• Retirement and financial plans.
• Wellness and other work/life plans.

About the company

LPA is an integrated design firm with offices in California and Texas. They are a collective of designers, engineers, and researchers focused on sustainable, high-performance architecture.