Architectural Project Designer Jobs

Explore Architectural Project Designer jobs with leading employers on Ladders. These roles help transform project concepts into coordinated, buildable designs, combining creative problem-solving with technical expertise. Find vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more and take the next step in your architecture career.

What Does an Architectural Project Designer Do?

Architectural Project Designers develop design solutions and carry them through key project phases. Depending on the firm and project, responsibilities may include preparing drawings and models, supporting design development, coordinating with consultants, reviewing building codes, and communicating design intent to clients and project teams. Designers often work closely with project architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with architectural design and documentation, strong visual and technical communication, and familiarity with building systems and applicable codes. Proficiency in tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, or other modeling and visualization software may be valuable. Requirements vary by position and may include a professional architecture degree, licensure, or experience with particular building types and delivery methods.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Architectural Project Designers may work at architecture and design firms, engineering companies, real estate organizations, or in-house corporate teams. Seniority, location, specialization, project complexity, and employer all influence compensation. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover opportunities that align with their goals.

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Browse current Architectural Project Designer openings, compare role requirements, and identify positions that match your experience. Explore related opportunities in architectural design, project architecture, and design management to broaden your search.

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$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading complex HVAC design projects, mentoring teams, and fostering client relationships. Drive project success from proposal to construction while shaping the future of mechan...

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative design and lead complex architectural projects from concept to completion, fostering collaboration, sustainability, and excellence to deliver high-quality solutions that exceed cli...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining bridge inspection excellence. Lead structural condition inspections, manage a diverse team, and prepare comprehensive reports while advancing your career in a dynamic, su...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $150K *

Manage and lead bridge inspections across varied structures, ensuring adherence to NBIS guidelines. Provide mentorship, prepare detailed reports, and maintain quality control while collaborating with...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $150K *

Serve as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader, overseeing diverse bridge structures and mentoring teams. Lead inspections, ensure quality reporting, and engage with clients to enhance project management an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead and innovate as a Principal Architect, managing complex architectural projects while guiding design teams and ensuring strategic goals, quality, and sustainability are met throughout t...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative architectural projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring design excellence, client satisfaction, and compliance with project goals, timeline...

Hamilton, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$149K - $212K *

Oversee complex design management and technical integration for advanced industrial facilities, ensuring seamless coordination among architects, engineers, and vendors to meet operational and stakehol...

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Champion design excellence by leading innovative projects, fostering client relationships, and mentoring teams. Drive strategic design solutions that align with business goals while integrating emergi...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Transform residential HVAC design by leading technical excellence, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with energy codes. Drive project success through innovative solutions and collaboration in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Empower the next generation of civil designs by supervising project production, mentoring CAD technicians, and ensuring quality standards. This role demands independence, effective teamwork, and metic...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Oversee multiple projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence while maintaining client relationships and coordinating with teams to achieve project objectives and quality standards...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Optimize engineering projects by mentoring CAD technicians, managing production workloads, ensuring quality standards, and implementing process improvements in civil design and drafting initiatives...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Oversee civil design production for land development projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables and efficient workflows. Lead CAD teams, maintain standards, and enhance operational processes to supp...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of project management by leading diverse teams, ensuring safety, and driving successful outcomes on data center projects. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to enhance processe...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K *

Grow your career with us as a Project Designer, applying your expertise in mechanical systems across transit network projects while enhancing design standards and ensuring compliance with safety regul...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Transform commercial construction by leading projects, managing teams, ensuring compliance, and maximizing efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive success across various sectors, including...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$100K - $125K *

Drive impactful construction projects by leading teams through the full lifecycle, ensuring safety, quality, and collaboration across stakeholders to enhance critical infrastructure and community resi...

2 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive engineering project success by managing scope, schedule, and budget. Lead multidisciplinary teams to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with industry standards from conception to completi...

Today

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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock project success by managing land development initiatives for our Site Civil team. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, oversee project life cycles, and drive efficiency to ensure timely an...

4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative architectural projects that enhance corporate workplaces and commercial environments. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver impactful designs from concep...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform the design landscape by leading architectural innovation and project delivery for data centers, ensuring superior performance and operational excellence across the Americas through collabora...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality design-build projects. As a Senior Project Engineer, you'll oversee project execution, mentor junior staff, and ensure timely completion from de...

2 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Champion the execution of design-build projects, ensuring quality delivery from design through completion. Lead timelines, manage subcontractors, and mentor junior staff while overseeing project logis...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$75K - $90K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Project Engineer, providing crucial support in ensuring quality and efficient execution of design-build projects from design to completion, while mentoring team members...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is an Architectural Project Designer?question toggle

    An Architectural Project Designer develops and communicates architectural design solutions, often supporting design development, technical documentation, consultant coordination, and project delivery.

  • What qualifications are common for Architectural Project Designer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for an architecture degree or equivalent experience, design and documentation skills, knowledge of building codes and systems, and proficiency with tools such as Revit or AutoCAD. Some roles may require licensure or specialized project experience.

  • Which software skills are useful for Architectural Project Designers?question toggle

    Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, and visualization or rendering tools can be useful. The preferred software depends on the employer, project type, and production workflow.

  • How much do Architectural Project Designers earn?question toggle

    Compensation varies by experience, location, specialization, employer, and project scope. Ladders features vetted professional positions paying $100,000 or more; review each listing for its specific compensation details.

  • Where can I find Architectural Project Designer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Architectural Project Designer listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional openings with compensation of $100,000 or more.