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Join the firm AIA calls “a trailblazer in sustainable, high-performance architecture.” Winner of the AIA 2025 Firm Award, we’re an integrated collective of designers and researchers united in a mission to eliminate carbon emissions and build a more equitable, livable future.

LPA is seeking a passionate Landscape Design Coordinator to join our integrated team of architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects and master planners. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with team members across studios on projects that are both local and across California and Texas. Our clients are both public and private and represent nine different market segments so your career can take many different trajectories.

You will be working with directors and principals in the studio and across the firm. We are looking to you to help us continue to develop our talented designers and engineers.

We’re committed to diversity, wellness and work-life balance and it 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.

Landscape Architectural Design Coordinator Experience:

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture required
5-15 years of experience in all phases of landscape architectural projects
Actively pursuing landscape architectural licensure and LEED accreditation

Landscape Architectural Design Coordinator Requirements:

Proficiency in CAD and Civil 3D is required
Confident in internal and external presentations
Enthusiastic commitment to coordinating the multidisciplinary design process
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to pursue high quality construction documents
Experience working in all project phases and project development
Demonstrate independence, innovation and vision with program, project design and implementation

Landscape Architectural Design Coordinator Responsibilities:

The Design Coordinator will assist Project Architects, Project Designers and Project Managers in the execution of specific assignments
Prepare documentation for design development and construction documents
Organize research for product and construction methods related to projects
Implement the basics of sustainability, healthy and resilient building practices
Coordinate the design and documentation between landscape architecture and various disciplines
Review and process construction administration documents
Mentor-ship with project leaders and managing directors

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 $72,000 - $108,000 and is eligible for an 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 Landscape Design Coordinator, LPA, Inc.

Join LPA as a Landscape Design Coordinator in Irvine, where passion meets purpose in creating sustainable, high-performance architecture. As a firm recognized by AIA as a trailblazer, we're committed to eliminating carbon emissions and building equitable, livable spaces. Here at LPA, you’ll collaborate with a diverse team of architects, engineers, interior designers, and master planners on exciting projects throughout California and Texas. With opportunities to work with various clients across nine market segments, the trajectory of your career is truly in your hands! As a Landscape Design Coordinator, your experience of 5-15 years will shine as you assist project architects and designers in executing specific assignments, preparing design development documentation and construction documents, and conducting research on products and methods. We're looking for someone with a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture and proficiency in CAD and Civil 3D. You'll confidently lead presentations and coordinate multidisciplinary design processes while encouraging creativity and innovation. LPA values diversity, wellness, and work-life balance, summarized in our Just label. Offering competitive salaries, health benefits, retirement plans, and a rewarding work environment, we aim to foster ongoing career development. The salary range for this position is between $72,000 and $108,000, with an annual bonus eligibility, ensuring compensation reflects your skills, education, and experience. Take the next step in your career with LPA – where your design passion can flourish!

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What are the responsibilities of a Landscape Design Coordinator at LPA?

As a Landscape Design Coordinator at LPA, your key responsibilities include assisting Project Architects and Designers with assignments, preparing design development and construction documentation, conducting research related to projects, and coordinating multidisciplinary design processes. You will also be involved in reviewing construction administration documents and mentoring junior team members.