Job Description
Join the 2025 AIA Firm Award Winner shaping a more sustainable future.
LPA is a collective of designers, engineers, and researchers committed to tackling the biggest issues of our time. Our "No Excuses" integrated design approach was recognized by the AIA as “a trailblazer in sustainable, high-performance architecture". At LPA you’ll be part of the team that is changing the way the industry thinks about design and carbon emissions, built around the belief that we only achieve our goals when everybody has a seat at the table and all input is valued.
We’re currently seeking an Interior Designer to join our dynamic Workplace team. You’ll be part of a culture that values deep collaboration, technical excellence, and continual growth. Our workplace studio is committed to creating engaging environments that foster communication and collaboration. We have completed projects such as Edwards Lifescience Campus Expansion, Gigamon and Towers at Second. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across our studios—and help bring high-performance, community-first design to life.
What You'll Do:
Participate in the integrated design process with other disciplines at LPA.
You will assist Project Managers, Project Designers, and Design Coordinators in the execution of specific assignments.
Prepare presentations and documentation for schematic design, design development and construction documents.
Work on research for product and construction methods related to projects.
Attend construction meetings and field visits to further understand detailing and coordination.
What We Offer:
At LPA, your growth and contributions matter. We foster a collaborative culture where creative ideas are valued, and voices are heard.
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.
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or Interior Architecture required
2-5 years of experience in all phases of interior architecture projects
Experience in Revit, Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite preferred
Enthusiastic commitment to the multidisciplinary design process and team environment
Strong 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.
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.
LPA uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires.
NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES AND RECRUITERS:
Please note that LPA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed contract, LPA will not agree to pay any recruiter fee. In the situation an agency or recruiter submits a candidate or resume without a previously signed agreement and/or without LPA’s request, LPA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of LPA.
Compensation Range: $68K - $86K
LPA is a collective of designers, engineers, and researchers committed to tackling the biggest issues of our time. Our "No Excuses" integrated design approach was recognized by the AIA as “a trailblazer in sustainable, high-performance architecture". At LPA you’ll be part of the team that is changing the way the industry thinks about design and carbon emissions, built around the belief that we only achieve our goals when everybody has a seat at the table and all input is valued.
We’re currently seeking an Interior Designer to join our dynamic Workplace team. You’ll be part of a culture that values deep collaboration, technical excellence, and continual growth. Our workplace studio is committed to creating engaging environments that foster communication and collaboration. We have completed projects such as Edwards Lifescience Campus Expansion, Gigamon and Towers at Second. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across our studios—and help bring high-performance, community-first design to life.
What You'll Do:
Participate in the integrated design process with other disciplines at LPA.
You will assist Project Managers, Project Designers, and Design Coordinators in the execution of specific assignments.
Prepare presentations and documentation for schematic design, design development and construction documents.
Work on research for product and construction methods related to projects.
Attend construction meetings and field visits to further understand detailing and coordination.
What We Offer:
At LPA, your growth and contributions matter. We foster a collaborative culture where creative ideas are valued, and voices are heard.
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.
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or Interior Architecture required
2-5 years of experience in all phases of interior architecture projects
Experience in Revit, Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite preferred
Enthusiastic commitment to the multidisciplinary design process and team environment
Strong 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.
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.
LPA uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires.
NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES AND RECRUITERS:
Please note that LPA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed contract, LPA will not agree to pay any recruiter fee. In the situation an agency or recruiter submits a candidate or resume without a previously signed agreement and/or without LPA’s request, LPA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of LPA.
Compensation Range: $68K - $86K
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Interior Designer: Workplace position is now open for candidates interested in the Architect / Interior Designer Jobs sector. This role in San Jose offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Architect / Interior Designer Jobs is a plus.
