Architectural Designer Jobs

Explore Architectural Designer jobs for experienced professionals seeking challenging design work and competitive compensation. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including roles where architectural designers help shape buildings and spaces from early concepts through design development and delivery.

What Architectural Designers Do

Architectural designers translate client needs, site conditions, and project requirements into clear, practical design solutions. Depending on the role, they may develop concepts, prepare drawings and 3D models, coordinate with engineers and consultants, support permitting, and help ensure designs meet building codes, accessibility standards, budgets, and schedules.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek design judgment, proficiency with tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, or BIM platforms, and the ability to communicate ideas through drawings, models, and presentations. Project coordination, knowledge of construction methods and codes, and experience working with clients and multidisciplinary teams can also be valuable. Requirements vary by employer and position; some roles may require a professional architecture degree, licensure, or a specific level of project experience.

Career Opportunities

Architectural designers work across sectors such as commercial, residential, healthcare, education, hospitality, and civic design. Opportunities may focus on conceptual design, technical documentation, sustainable design, project coordination, or specialized building types. Seniority, location, project scope, and employer needs influence compensation, so review each listing for current requirements and pay details.

Find Architectural Designer Jobs on Ladders

Browse vetted Architectural Designer openings on Ladders and filter opportunities by location, experience, and other preferences. Discover professional roles paying $100,000 or more and take the next step toward work that fits your skills and career ambitions.

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$130K - $140K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of project analytics. Utilize your expertise in budgeting, cost forecasting, and collaboration to ensure project financial integrity and support Project Managers i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$158K - $248K *

Champion the development of the product roadmap for Observability and Compute/Network teams, ensuring alignment with reliability goals, system health monitoring, and infrastructure management strategi...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $164K *

Transform electrical engineering workflows by leading AI-driven automation projects. Manage multiple scopes, ensuring timely delivery and quality outputs while collaborating with cross-functional team...

Markham, ONRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by driving business growth through client engagement, opportunity identification, and strategic account management. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored solutions and enha...

Spring, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of electrical safety and engineering by leading global programs, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement across multiple sites while mentoring teams and enhancing oper...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Lead cost management initiatives across diverse construction projects, ensuring effective budgeting, reporting, and collaboration with clients. Drive value through strategic planning and risk manageme...

Midlothian, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $180K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate data privacy standards by leading a comprehensive privacy program. Collaborate across teams to integrate privacy-by-design principles, enhance data governance, and ensure compliance while enab...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Empower healthcare technology by enhancing clinical systems and integrations. Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to optimize workflows, manage projects, and ensure system performance across...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $210K *

Drive your career forward by owning data capabilities and reporting tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product value, ensuring accurate data delivery and insights that empower c...

Nashville, TNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead a team to design and oversee civil structural projects, ensuring quality and technical excellence across all phases. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior engineers while managing diverse pr...

West Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$206K - $242K *

Transform external attack capabilities by developing scalable workflows and automating reconnaissance processes. Drive innovation in offensive security, mentor teammates, and contribute to a high-impa...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Empower our team by integrating cutting-edge industrial automation solutions. This hands-on role involves collaborating with clients to enhance manufacturing processes through effective PLC integratio...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$136K - $160K *

Drive transformation by partnering with architecture and engineering firms to enhance workflows through AI-enabled solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to redefine processes, ensuring operational...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate data engineering capabilities by designing robust ETL/ELT workflows, ensuring data quality, and implementing scalable solutions on AWS and Kubernetes. Collaborate with teams to optimize perfor...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $240K *

Advance your career with a pivotal role driving Databricks solutions, fostering collaboration across teams, and optimizing data architectures. Leverage your expertise to deliver AI-driven innovation a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $140K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of EV service centers by conducting critical site evaluations and navigating zoning processes. Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, ensuring succ...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead strategic initiatives by managing complex projects from inception to launch. Collaborate across teams to implement new markets and contracts, ensuring compliance and operational readiness in a dy...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $112K *

Lead the charge in shaping pricing strategies through data analysis and collaboration. Drive initiatives across product lines, leveraging insights to enhance monetization and market performance while...

Austin, TXRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

Unlock your potential by driving business growth in the construction sector. Leverage your expertise in Electrical Trades to build strategic accounts and foster relationships with key decision-makers...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading financial planning and analysis, managing budgets, and driving strategic insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational performance and deliver...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Transform the landscape of dental negotiations by leading strategic partnerships with payers, optimizing contracts, and driving revenue growth through data-driven insights and collaborative execution...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Help us lead complex capital projects by overseeing technical and operational management, ensuring timely delivery, and mentoring a talented team for excellence in bulk material handling and construct...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive the success of Abacum implementation projects, managing end-to-end delivery while collaborating with sales and partners to ensure client satisfaction and value realization on the platform...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an architectural designer do?question toggle

    An architectural designer develops and communicates building or space design ideas, creates drawings and models, and may coordinate with clients, engineers, contractors, and other project partners. Responsibilities depend on the employer and project.

  • What qualifications are needed for an architectural designer job?question toggle

    Qualifications vary. Employers may look for a relevant design or architecture degree, a portfolio, proficiency with CAD or BIM software, and experience with building codes and project coordination. Some positions require licensure or specific credentials.

  • Which software skills are useful for architectural designers?question toggle

    Commonly requested tools include Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, and other BIM, modeling, drafting, or visualization software. Check individual job descriptions because software requirements differ by role.

  • Do architectural designer jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Some experienced architectural designer positions offer salaries of $100,000 or more. Pay varies based on location, experience, specialization, employer, and the responsibilities of the role. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs at this salary level.

  • Where can architectural designers find job opportunities?question toggle

    Architectural designers can explore openings across commercial, residential, healthcare, education, hospitality, and civic projects. Ladders lists vetted professional opportunities and lets candidates review roles by location and other preferences.