Senior Interior Project Designer – Education Studio

lpadesignstudios; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional development grants

In-house training

Volunteer time

Pro bono community projects

Habitat for Humanity involvement

Job summary

LPA’s Education Studio in California and Texas seeks an experienced Interior Project Designer to lead ideation, develop schematic design, and guide multidisciplinary teams toward sustainable, community-centered environments.

With 10+ years in architecture/interior design and licensure, you’ll mentor staff, advance design concepts, and collaborate across studios using Revit. Rhino and LEED exposure are preferred, and the firm offers growth, grants, and pro bono opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Interior Design.
• 10+ years of experience across architectural and/or interior design projects.
• Licensed Architect or Certified Interior Designer.
• Strong understanding of programming, building codes, and functional adjacencies.
• Proficiency in Revit.

Responsibilities

• Lead design ideation in collaboration with clients and internal project teams.
• Drive an integrated design process by engaging all disciplines and stakeholders from the earliest project stages.
• Develop and advance conceptual and schematic design solutions using a research-informed approach.
• Facilitate and present design concepts and project deliverables to clients for review and approval.
• Lead and participate in project-specific design meetings, presentations, and workshops.
• Contribute to firmwide design charrettes and collaborative initiatives.
• Partner with the Managing Director, Design Director, and Project Manager to shape project vision and deliver innovative design solutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Mentor and guide design team members to align with firm standards and design excellence.
• Represent the firm at industry events to elevate brand presence.

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Job description

LPA’s Education Studio in California and Texas seeks an experienced Interior Project Designer to lead ideation, develop schematic design, and guide multidisciplinary teams toward sustainable, community-centered environments.

With 10+ years in architecture/interior design and licensure, you’ll mentor staff, advance design concepts, and collaborate across studios using Revit. Rhino and LEED exposure are preferred, and the firm offers growth, grants, and pro bono opportunities.