Graphic Designer - Brand Communications

Join the 2025 AIA Firm Award Winner https://www.aia.org/about-aia/press/lpa-design-studios-receives-2025-aia-architecture-firm-award shaping a more sustainable future.

LPA is a collective of architects, interior designers, landscape architects, engineers, researchers and communicators committed to tackling the biggest issues of our time. Our integrated "No Excuses" approach was recognized by the American Institute of Architects as a trailblazer in sustainable, high-performance design.

As part of our Brand Communications team, you'll help tell the stories behind that work—through thoughtful design, compelling visuals and meaningful communications that connect with clients, partners and communities.

Follow this link to check out our Catalyst https://lpadesignstudios.com/insights-catalyst magazine.

About the Role

This is an ideal opportunity for an emerging Graphic Designer who is excited to build a career alongside a collaborative team of writers, designers, photographers, videographers, marketers and strategists.

No two days look the same. One day you might be creating graphics for our website. The next, designing social campaigns, supporting business development efforts, contributing to Catalyst magazine, creating conference graphics, or helping showcase award-winning projects across architecture, interiors and landscape architecture.

You'll gain exposure to all of LPA's market sectors and design disciplines while working on projects that influence nearly every part of the firm.

If you're naturally curious, enjoy solving creative problems and want to continually grow as a designer, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

Working alongside experienced creative professionals, you'll contribute to a wide variety of brand communication initiatives, including:

• Brand identity implementation and stewardship

• Website graphics and digital content

• Presentation design

• Social media campaigns

• Email marketing

• Catalyst magazine

• Marketing and business development materials

• Conference and event graphics

• Recruiting and culture initiatives

• Internal communications

• Print and digital collateral

• Creative brainstorming and design reviews

You'll help bring ideas to life while learning how design supports storytelling, business development and brand strategy.

What We're Looking For

We believe talent, curiosity and attitude are just as important as experience.

We're looking for someone who:

• Loves learning and trying new things

• Has a strong eye for typography, layout and visual storytelling

• Pays close attention to detail

• Welcomes feedback and collaboration

• Enjoys solving creative problems

• Takes ownership of their work

• Communicates well with teammates

• Can balance multiple projects

• Thrives in a collaborative studio environment

• Wants to continually improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication or a related field

• 0–3 years of professional experience

• Strong portfolio demonstrating thoughtful design, typography and visual communication

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite

  • InDesign

  • Illustrator

  • Photoshop

• Experience designing for both print and digital media

• Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint

• Familiarity with Figma is a plus

• Motion graphics (After Effects) is a plus

• Familiarity with collaborative tools such as Asana or Mural is a plus

What Success Looks Like

• Thoughtful, well-crafted design work delivered on time

• Growing confidence across print, digital and environmental communications

• Strong collaboration with writers, marketers and fellow designers

• Consistent application of LPA's brand standards

• A willingness to ask questions, contribute ideas and continually learn

What We Offer

At LPA, your growth matters.

You'll work alongside experienced creative professionals who believe in mentorship, collaboration and continuous learning.

You'll also have access to:

• Mentorship from Brand Communications leaders and multidisciplinary design professionals

• Professional Development Grants supporting conferences, workshops and continuing education

• LPA+U learning opportunities and Tech Talks

• Opportunities to work across all nine market sectors and six disciplines

• Eight paid volunteer hours each year

• A collaborative culture where ideas are welcomed and everyone has a seat at the table

Why LPA?

This isn't simply a production role.

It's an opportunity to help shape how one of the country's leading integrated design firms communicates with the world.

You'll build a portfolio that spans editorial design, digital communications, business development, branding, conferences, storytelling and more—all while working with people who care deeply about design, collaboration and making a positive impact.

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 package—including 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.

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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.