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Entry Level Architectural Designer

LPA is seeking a passionate Entry level Architectural Designer to join our integrated team of Architects, Engineers, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects, and Master Planners. We are an award-winning multidisciplinary design firm that focuses on collaborative and sustainable design. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with our in-house multidisciplinary teams including engineering, landscape and interiors. Our clients include public and private entities, and represent nine different market segments, so your career can take many different trajectories.

We walk the talk in changing lives by design. Our sustainability commitment is real, we are the only large firm in the nation to comply with the 2030 Challenge for the past two years running. Our award-winning projects aim to have a positive and enduring environmental, economic and social impact.

We’re committed to diversity, wellness, and work-life balance, and which is neatly summarized in our Just label. We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits, including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial, wellness, and other work/life plans.

What you will do:

Participate in the integrated design process with other disciplines at LPA
Assist Design Coordinators and Project Leaders in the execution of specific assignments
Prepare presentations and documentation for schematic design, design development, and construction documents
Assist in research for product and construction methods related to projects
Review and process construction administration documents
Attend construction meetings and field visits to further understand detailing and coordination

What we will do:

Provide mentorship from Managing Directors and Design Directors as well as other in-house disciplines on all projects
Provide career growth opportunities including licensure materials and financial incentives, professional development grants and our professional development process
Education opportunities including LPA+U, LPA Tech Talks and Lunch and Learns

Entry-Level Architectural Designer Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Interior Design or related field required
0-2 years of experience in all phases of architecture projects
Experience in Revit, Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite preferred
Enthusiastic commitment to the multidisciplinary design process and team environment
Effective 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.

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 and is eligible for annual bonus. 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.

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.

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What You Should Know About Entry Level Architectural Designer, LPA, Inc.

LPA is on the lookout for a passionate Entry Level Architectural Designer to join our collaborative team in Irvine! As a vital part of our award-winning multidisciplinary design firm, you'll work alongside an integrated team of Architects, Engineers, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects, and Master Planners committed to creating sustainable and innovative environments. You'll have the opportunity to engage directly with various market segments, catering to both public and private clients, which means your career path can lead you in many exciting directions. We pride ourselves on our strong commitment to sustainability, being among the few large firms nationally to adhere to the 2030 Challenge for two consecutive years. Your role will include participating in the integrated design process, assisting in preparing presentations and documentation for various project phases, and supporting our Design Coordinators and Project Leaders in executing tasks. We believe in nurturing talent, so you'll receive mentorship from experienced professionals and access to ongoing educational and professional development opportunities. Here at LPA, your well-being matters, and we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance, and a focus on work-life balance. Join us in making a positive impact through design and contribute to our dynamic environment where creativity thrives!

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What are the responsibilities of an Entry Level Architectural Designer at LPA?

As an Entry Level Architectural Designer at LPA, you will be involved in various key responsibilities including participating in the integrated design process, assisting Design Coordinators and Project Leaders, preparing presentations and documentation for project phases, conducting research for relevant products and construction methods, reviewing construction administration documents, and attending construction meetings to understand project detailing and coordination.