Entry Level Architectural Designer Job at LPA, San Diego, CA

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  • LPA
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

2025 Aia Firm Award Winner

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 Entry Level Architectural Designer to join our integrated team of Architects, Engineers, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects, and Master Planners. You'll be part of a culture that values deep collaboration, technical excellence, and continual growth. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across our studios in California and Texasand help bring high-performance, community-first design to life.

What You'll 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 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:

Required:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or a related field.
  • 0-2 years of experience in all phases of architecture projects.
  • Enthusiastic commitment to the multidisciplinary design process and team environment.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Commitment to building a long-term professional career

Preferred:

  • Experience in Revit, Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite.

LPA is an integrated design firm with offices in California and Texas, focused on creating forward-thinking, sustainable spaces that make a positive impact. We believe great design begins with great people, which is why we foster a supportive, collaborative environment where creativity, curiosity, and professional growth are encouraged. Our culture values diversity, promotes wellness, and supports a healthy work-life balance. At LPA, we offer competitive salaries and a robust benefits packageincluding health and dental insurance, retirement and financial planning, wellness initiatives, and flexible work/life programs.

This position 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 the 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.

Job Tags

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