Hybrid Interior Design Coordinator – Civic, Cultural

at LPA, Inc.

• Job title: Interior Design Coordinator – Civic, Cultural
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $76,000 - $115,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Irvine, United States

About the role

• Interior Design Coordinator responsible for design documentation and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams on Civic + Cultural projects. This includes mentorship and project ownership from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• 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.