Explore Design Architect Jobs

Design Architects shape buildings and spaces from early concepts through detailed design. They balance creative vision with practical requirements, translating client goals, site conditions, building codes, budgets, and technical constraints into cohesive architectural solutions. Browse Design Architect opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more.

What Does a Design Architect Do?

Design Architects develop design concepts, produce drawings and models, coordinate with engineers and consultants, and help guide projects through approvals and construction. Depending on the firm and project, responsibilities may include programming, site analysis, schematic design, design development, material selection, construction documentation, and reviewing work for quality and code compliance.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a degree in architecture and experience with architectural design and project delivery. Many roles value licensure, strong portfolios, knowledge of building codes and accessibility standards, and proficiency with tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, and BIM workflows. Communication, collaboration, visualization, and attention to detail are important for coordinating design intent across project teams.

Where Design Architects Work

Design Architects work at architecture and design studios, multidisciplinary engineering firms, real estate and development companies, and public-sector organizations. Projects may include commercial offices, housing, healthcare, education, hospitality, cultural spaces, and civic buildings. Responsibilities and specializations vary by employer, project scale, and location.

Find Design Architect Jobs on Ladders

Explore Design Architect openings and compare opportunities by employer, location, and role requirements. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover architecture careers aligned with their skills and goals. Review each listing for its compensation details, qualifications, and work arrangement.

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$90K - $110K *

Champion client success by leading complex implementations, managing risks, and ensuring operational readiness. Collaborate with executive stakeholders to deliver projects on time while maintaining hi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $165K *

Transform the defined benefit landscape by driving growth for ProAdmin. Build strategic partnerships and engage directly with plan sponsors to enhance confidence in benefit calculations and streamline...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $145K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you lead Civic & Justice projects, driving design solutions and overseeing construction documentation. Collaborate with clients and consultants to deliver impac...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$144K - $288K *

Innovate healthcare solutions by architecting and engineering AI-driven technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define strategic roadmaps and deliver impactful products that enhance b...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of online payments by driving revenue growth and optimizing checkout experiences. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to influence product strategy and enhance customer relat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Transform media operations by planning and coordinating across various areas, ensuring efficiency and adherence to best practices while driving productivity and cost savings in a dynamic environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Build innovative technology solutions for Equity Portfolio Management. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance functionality and maintain high software quality, while leveraging modern practices and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Drive your career as a Compliance Architect, guiding clients through CMMC compliance journeys. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess risks, develop strategic roadmaps, and ensure alignment with regu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $155K *

Lead the design and implementation of a UiPath automation program, establishing governance and operational standards while collaborating with a diverse team to build a Center of Excellence from the gr...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $160K *

Champion the evolution of Workday PSA by architecting scalable solutions that integrate finance and operations. Lead major initiatives from design to implementation, ensuring alignment with global sta...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$163K - $245K *

Transform customer experiences by leveraging your MarTech expertise. Join a dynamic team to shape innovative solutions, drive growth, and engage with key stakeholders in the Salesforce ecosystem, enha...

Maryland, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative civil engineering solutions for diverse land development projects. Collaborate with teams, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality design while promoting efficie...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $108K *

Innovate high-performance AI network fabrics for accelerated computing. Engage with clients to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring optimal configurations for GPU clusters and data-center infrastructu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $200K *

Join a team that's transforming energy consumption by guiding homeowners to clean, cost-effective solar solutions. Drive sales through virtual consultations, leveraging a warm pipeline and robust supp...

Richardson, TXRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Join us to develop and enhance algorithms for cutting-edge AI solutions. Collaborate with engineers and architects to transform innovative ideas into production-ready code, ensuring high-quality stand...

Cary, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading the technical architecture and implementation of AI solutions, driving rapid prototypes to production readiness while ensuring high code quality and seamless integration wi...

Georgia, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing complex assignments in insurance restoration, leading a global team to deliver exceptional service, oversee project management, and ensure high-quality reporting for clien...

Quebec, CARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Lead the design and implementation of complex Salesforce solutions in a multi-org federal environment. Drive modernization efforts and ensure compliance while providing technical leadership and mentor...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$79K - $107K *

Drive innovative structural designs for solar infrastructure projects, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure compliance with building codes and project specifications while providing e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in defining user experience strategy, managing a multi-disciplinary design team to deliver innovative, user-centered digital products while fostering collaboration and high-impact desi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Drive innovative payment solutions by designing scalable architectures for digital and traditional platforms. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance, security, and performance while integrating...

Georgia, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the architectural direction of order-to-cash solutions across multiple customer engagements, ensuring effective design, integration, and adoption of SAP systems while leveraging AI tools for enha...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join the Platform Engineering Team to design and implement innovative solutions across infrastructure, data, and security platforms, leveraging modern technologies to enhance efficiency and security i...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Advance security integration by leading DevSecOps initiatives, enhancing software delivery, and establishing robust security standards across engineering teams to mitigate risks and improve efficiency...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$126K - $176K *

Lead the charge in managing complex data center projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery. Collaborate with diverse teams to foster relationships and drive strategic improvements while e...

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Design Architect?question toggle

    A Design Architect develops and communicates architectural concepts, then helps refine them into designs that respond to client needs, site conditions, codes, budgets, and technical requirements.

  • What qualifications are common for Design Architect jobs?question toggle

    Many positions require an architecture degree and relevant design experience. Employers may also prefer architectural licensure, a strong portfolio, knowledge of building codes and BIM, and proficiency with tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, or Rhino.

  • What software do Design Architects use?question toggle

    Common tools include Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, and other visualization, drafting, and building information modeling (BIM) applications. Specific requirements vary by employer and project.

  • Where can Design Architects find work?question toggle

    Design Architects may work for architecture studios, engineering and design firms, developers, or public agencies, contributing to projects in sectors such as housing, commercial real estate, healthcare, education, and civic design.

  • How can I find Design Architect jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Design Architect listings on Ladders, which features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Check each listing for salary information, required experience, location, and other role details.