Architectural Director Jobs

Explore Architectural Director jobs for experienced design leaders ready to shape projects, guide teams, and influence the built environment. Architectural directors oversee design direction and project delivery, balancing creative vision with technical requirements, budgets, schedules, and client goals. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping you find senior roles that match your expertise.

What Does an Architectural Director Do?

An architectural director provides leadership across a firm, studio, or portfolio of projects. Responsibilities may include setting design standards, developing client relationships, reviewing plans, coordinating with engineering and construction partners, and managing project teams. The role often involves translating organizational goals and client needs into practical, high-quality design outcomes.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek extensive architectural experience, strong design judgment, and a record of leading complex projects. Depending on the role and jurisdiction, a professional architecture degree, licensure, and knowledge of building codes may be required. Communication, team development, business development, budgeting, and proficiency with design and project-management tools can also be important.

Career Outlook and Opportunities

Architectural directors may work at architecture and design firms, real estate or construction organizations, public agencies, and companies with in-house design teams. Opportunities vary by employer and project focus, including commercial, residential, civic, healthcare, and institutional design. Senior professionals can advance into executive, studio leadership, or broader design and development positions.

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Search Architectural Director jobs on Ladders to discover vetted roles paying $100,000 or more. Review position requirements, compare opportunities, and pursue leadership work where you can contribute your design expertise and strategic perspective.

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$112K - $202K *

Drive strategic capacity planning and lifecycle management for global network infrastructure, ensuring scalable growth and resiliency. Collaborate across teams to execute high-level deployment plans a...

Cambridge, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead compliance excellence by enhancing our Compliance Management System. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and ensure adherence to mortgage banking regulations while fostering...

Tallahassee, FLRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving growth by sourcing and closing new business while nurturing existing accounts. You'll be the trusted operator ensuring client satisfaction and pipeline predictability, colla...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $195K *

Drive the development and execution of strategic projects for radioisotope production facilities. You will lead cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and succe...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

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5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$69K - $101K *

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United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $100K *

Drive strategic initiatives by analyzing market trends and performance metrics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop business cases and forecasts, ensuring data integrity and delivering...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $225K *

Drive operational excellence by leading care team operations and enhancing member experiences. Build scalable systems and processes to ensure consistent, high-quality interactions across all touchpoin...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Help us shape the future of digital advertising by leading a team in delivering programmatic campaign excellence and leveraging data-driven insights to meet client objectives across various channels...

New York, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $285K *

Drive the analytics engineering team to create AI-ready data solutions, ensuring trusted access to data across the organization. Lead strategic initiatives, build self-service capabilities, and foster...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $200K *

Lead the charge in electrical engineering excellence across multiple campuses, ensuring robust design, validation, and energization of critical infrastructure while integrating onsite generation solut...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$169K - $338K *

Lead the charge in architecting innovative solutions for a cutting-edge AI platform, driving technical direction and ensuring robust governance and security while collaborating with cross-functional t...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in developing competitive oncology strategies, ensuring client needs are met through collaboration and expertise. Drive business development and enhance client relations while overseei...

Raleigh, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Structural Engineer, leading innovative design for hyperscale data centers. Leverage your expertise in concrete and steel structures to deliver impactful projects while...

Arlington, VARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $108K *

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Massachusetts, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$231K - $304K *

Champion groundbreaking FPGA software advancements through innovative algorithm design and technical leadership, enhancing implementation methodologies and driving superior performance in complex semi...

Colorado Springs, CORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$177K - $279K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive integrated, compliant media strategies for pharmaceutical brands, leading channel planning, investment decisions, and client engagement to achieve impactful business outcomes throughout launch a...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$275K - $300K *

Transform customer experiences by leading the multi-location product initiative, driving strategy, and developing innovative solutions that scale across the platform for diverse users, empowering them...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Engage in high-impact consulting, leading digital transformation in terminal operations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize workflows, enhance automation, and drive strategic initiat...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$210K - $250K *

Innovate in AI-native primary care by leading a dynamic medical group. Manage physicians, enhance care delivery, and shape clinical programs while maintaining direct patient care involvement. Drive ex...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$187K - $210K *

Champion operational excellence by leading Product Operations, driving innovation, and optimizing workflows. Manage a dedicated team to enhance product delivery, streamline processes, and ensure align...

Austin, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Empower teams by leading the technical vision and delivery standards for ServiceNow. Drive high-quality implementations across engagements while mentoring talent and collaborating with management to e...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is an Architectural Director?question toggle

    An Architectural Director is a senior design leader who guides architectural projects, teams, and standards. The position combines design oversight with project, client, and business responsibilities.

  • What qualifications are typically needed for Architectural Director jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for substantial architecture experience, a relevant degree, leadership of complex projects, and strong communication and project-management skills. Licensure may be required depending on the employer and jurisdiction.

  • Where do Architectural Directors work?question toggle

    Architectural Directors may work for architecture and design firms, construction or real estate companies, public agencies, and organizations with internal design teams.

  • What is the typical salary for an Architectural Director?question toggle

    Pay varies by location, employer, experience, and project scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including senior architectural leadership opportunities.