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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$80K - $95K *

Lead the advancement of Virtual Design standards and workflows, collaborating across teams to enhance project delivery. Provide training and support while evaluating emerging technologies to optimize...

West Des Moines, IARemote

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining Virtual Design standards and workflows. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance project delivery, provide training, and implement innovative technologies that drive eff...

Cedar Rapids, IARemote

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion Virtual Design excellence by leading standards, training, and technology integration across teams. Collaborate to enhance workflows and project delivery, ensuring consistent practices and inn...

Bettendorf, IARemote

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of Virtual Design by leading standards, training, and technology integration across teams. Collaborate to enhance workflows and drive innovation in project delivery, ensuring cons...

Iowa City, IARemote

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

$105K - $145K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design integrated solutions that enhance user experience, leveraging AI tools and a design system to create cohesive workflows and drive product value in a B...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$170K - $220K *

Shape the future of customer solutions by leading implementations and driving adoption of innovative technologies. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored architectural designs that meet strategic...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $222K *

Engage in architecting high-volume autonomous agent pipelines, ensuring safety, performance, and compliance. Own the generator-verifier architecture and CI/CD processes while setting engineering stand...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Take ownership of designing and implementing bespoke AI solutions, serving as a trusted technical advisor throughout the client journey. Collaborate with teams to enhance integration and optimize auto...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Join us as a Principal Architect to drive technical innovation and unify systems across platforms. Collaborate with teams to design cloud-based solutions, mentor engineers, and enhance product deliver...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you guide school districts in crafting effective solution strategies. Collaborate with sales and product teams to enhance educational outcomes through tailored technology soluti...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$66K - $106K *

Contribute to data-driven decision-making by designing and optimizing analytic solutions. Leverage your expertise in SQL and Tableau to transform raw data into actionable insights for mission-critical...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $170K *

Design innovative AI solutions on Microsoft Azure, bridging business needs and engineering execution. Own the architecture, ensure security, and lead the build process while adapting to evolving proje...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $110K *

Transform creative visions into reality by leading design projects, mentoring teams, and collaborating with clients. Drive strategic branding initiatives while ensuring high-quality deliverables in a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Lead the design and implementation of M365 solutions, ensuring compliance and performance while collaborating with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical designs. Drive innovation and...

Chandler, AZRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Innovate scalable insurance solutions leveraging InsureMO's API-first architecture. Drive digital transformation by integrating AI capabilities across enterprise platforms, ensuring compliance and opt...

Jersey City, NJRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading the architecture and development of secure, scalable Java applications for mission-critical systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive modernization and cloud adoption...

Sterling, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $130K *

Champion innovative design solutions by integrating AI into user experiences, driving product evolution through collaboration with cross-functional teams, and enhancing customer engagement across dive...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing enterprise AI architecture strategy, ensuring scalable, ethical AI integration across platforms. Drive innovation through Generative and Agentic AI, aligning...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead transformative initiatives by designing and optimizing open source solutions, leveraging your expertise in Kubernetes and AI to drive customer success and innovation in cloud infrastructure...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Optimize integration processes by bridging technical gaps between systems. Collaborate with campus IT to ensure seamless data flows, troubleshoot issues, and enhance integration reliability for succes...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $110K *

Shape user experiences by leading research and design initiatives that enhance service delivery and foster a customer-centric culture across federal projects, ensuring impactful solutions that meet us...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $198K *

Lead architectural vision for luxury developments, guiding projects from acquisition to delivery. Collaborate with teams to ensure design integrity and quality across the portfolio while advising exec...

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1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering AI applications on Snowflake, optimizing data governance and architecture. Collaborate with clients and engineers to transform concepts into scalable, secur...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Empower clients by leading the implementation of innovative solutions, ensuring successful adoption and integration of Omnissa Workspace ONE. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive business outcomes...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $250K *

Drive end-to-end client success for strategic accounts by optimizing AI deployment and fostering relationships. Engage with diverse stakeholders while building scalable systems for enhanced client exp...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.