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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$210K - $250K *

Reimagine the future of healthcare supply chain architecture by leading modernization efforts, ensuring secure data exchange, and driving intelligent automation across systems. This role balances oper...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $300K *

Lead the charge in scaling AI adoption through strategic engineering, tackling complex deployments, and mentoring talent. Shape the future of the GAIL program by enhancing tooling, standards, and cust...

San Diego, CARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Champion the security design and delivery for hyperscale projects, ensuring comprehensive protection through physical and electronic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish stand...

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

$120K - $145K *

Empower our defense solutions by acting as a trusted technical advisor, engaging with customers to understand their needs, and delivering compelling product demonstrations that showcase our technology...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by leveraging your expertise to drive sales success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions, engage customers, and enhance prod...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise data management by leading the design and delivery of Informatica MDM solutions. Leverage your expertise to create scalable data models and governance processe...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $240K *

Unlock potential by serving as a strategic technical advisor for key enterprise customers, guiding architecture decisions and aligning technical plans with business outcomes to ensure successful imple...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $500K+*

Drive innovation by collaborating with hardware teams to enhance tools, evolve compilers, and improve developer experiences, ensuring efficient and effective hardware design processes...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $145K *

Unlock potential by managing the tender process across multiple contracts, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with project teams to provide expert contract administration and negotiation...

Plainfield, NJRemote

6 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative data center design projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery. Collaborate with global teams and clients, managing multi-disciplinary teams while fostering s...

Los Angeles, CARemote

4 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovative design solutions for colocation and hyper-scale data centers, overseeing projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with global teams to ensure quality and timely delivery while...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of data center design by leading diverse teams on high-profile projects. Oversee all phases from planning to execution, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while collaborating gl...

Arlington, VARemote

5 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing innovative data center projects, overseeing design teams from concept to construction. Collaborate globally, ensuring high-quality delivery while fostering client relations...

Atlanta, GARemote

5 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Oracle Cloud solutions. As a Delivery Architect, you'll lead complex projects, guide clients through implementations, and drive innovative strategies to optimi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$186K - $203K *

Design impactful monetization experiences that enhance user engagement and drive revenue. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create seamless, user-centered journeys while leveraging AI tools t...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading complex architectural and facility projects, ensuring optimal client service and regulatory compliance throughout all project phases while guiding multidiscip...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Join our dynamic engineering team to develop scalable software solutions that enhance platform functionality and performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality code and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$94K - $266K *

Manage client relationships by delivering strategic Salesforce solutions, leveraging technology, optimizing processes, and mentoring junior team members to drive both immediate impact and long-term su...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $195K *

Transform systems integration by designing and maintaining APIs, automating workflows, and optimizing SaaS tools. Collaborate across teams to streamline processes and provide technical support for com...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $190K *

Unlock your potential as you design and implement secure Azure cloud solutions, guiding teams through infrastructure-as-code and DevOps practices while ensuring compliance and cost-efficiency across t...

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2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Explore innovative solutions as you lead fit-gap discovery engagements, guiding clients through their transition to Oracle E-Business Suite while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure se...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading transformative Salesforce solutions in financial services. As a trusted advisor, you'll architect scalable solutions, align technology with business goals, and drive best p...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $185K *

Drive innovative solutions by integrating legacy and cloud technologies in healthcare payer systems. Leverage AI capabilities to enhance architecture governance and ensure compliance with industry sta...

Michigan, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $180K *

Transform client experiences by leading human-centered design projects. Guide discovery sessions, synthesize insights, and create actionable recommendations to drive innovation and positive organizati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Develop and implement MLOps strategy for enterprise-grade ML systems, driving model lifecycle management. Collaborate with teams to design scalable pipelines and ensure high reliability across ML solu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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.