Entry Level Architectural Designer

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 Entry-Level Architectural Designer to join our integrated team of architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects and master planners. Our Dallas studio is continuing to grow, and you’ll have the opportunity to be a central part of our expansion. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with team members across studios on projects that are both local and across California and Texas. We work on a variety of project types including workplace, education, civic, science + technology and commercial across North Texas.

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.

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.

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 $58,000 - $77,000 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 t