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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$96K - $144K *

Transform visual storytelling by designing engaging graphics and motion for social media campaigns. Collaborate with teams to create impactful content that resonates with diverse online audiences, uti...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Lead enterprise architecture initiatives, ensuring scalable, secure solutions align with mission objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into actionable d...

Chicago, ILRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $193K *

Shape the future of AI solutions by defining end-to-end architecture, integrating advanced capabilities, and driving innovation across cross-functional teams while ensuring scalability, security, and...

Hartford, CTRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion your career by leading security engagements, assessing architectures, and enhancing compliance. Collaborate with top professionals to identify risks and implement best practices, ensuring rob...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Unlock your potential as you lead end-to-end design for complex AI-driven systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive, secure user experiences that prioritize trust and precis...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $104K *

Join a team that's driving strategic marketing initiatives and influencing success. Collaborate with leaders to develop compelling narratives and innovative strategies that elevate project pursuits an...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead architectural design for large-scale hyperscale cloud data centers, overseeing projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative, compliant, and efficient...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$105K - $160K *

Empower channel partners by providing technical leadership and solution architecture expertise focused on HPE Aruba technologies. Drive sales engagement and architect resilient infrastructure solution...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$148K - $193K *

Join a dynamic team as a Program Manager, leading complex projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, manage resources, and drive innovation while ensuring client sat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $160K *

Lead the design and development of robust security architecture for cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Partner cross-functionally to embed security in the development lifecycle and evaluate eme...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $160K *

Lead technical architecture and engineering standards for agentic systems, guiding scalable solutions and enhancing engineering quality across the portfolio while collaborating with cross-functional t...

Goodlettsville, TNRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$93K - $125K *

Explore your potential as a Software Architect, designing and enhancing build systems and delivery platforms. Collaborate with teams to implement CI/CD practices and ensure high-quality software deliv...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Data Architect, where you'll shape enterprise data architecture, drive data lifecycle strategies, and ensure governance while collaborating with engineering teams to en...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $145K *

Help us design and implement billing solutions for law firms, leveraging your accounting expertise and software skills to streamline time entry, invoicing, and collections processes on the Litify plat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$126K - $200K *

Lead technical solutions architecture for HPE storage platforms, guiding partners and sales teams in developing resilient infrastructure solutions. Drive engagement, enablement, and strategic initiati...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$183K - $306K *

Drive the architectural vision for a cutting-edge platform, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency. Collaborate across teams to modernize systems while maintaining client trust and operational...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$185K - $231K *

Join a team that's redefining digital experiences by architecting scalable, resilient systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance and reliability while leveraging AI tools to drive innova...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $160K *

Architect innovative solutions for enterprise planning, driving strategy and implementation of Workday Adaptive Planning. Collaborate with finance and HR to enhance budgeting, forecasting, and reporti...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $135K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare technology by designing and enhancing our build and delivery infrastructure. Collaborate with architects and developers to implement best practices...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping intuitive AI experiences through user-centered design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex AI capabilities into accessible solutions that drive busi...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $145K *

Contribute to the design and optimization of scalable database architectures that enhance healthcare imaging solutions, ensuring high performance and reliability while collaborating across teams to su...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$224K - $326K *

Serve as a technical leader for large customers, guiding AI cloud strategies. Connect business priorities with scalable architecture while managing executive engagements and navigating complex decisio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing intuitive AI experiences for diverse construction teams, blending interaction and visual design. You'll create mobile-first solutions for Superintendents and DCOs, ensuri...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

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

$150K - $180K *

Elevate the design vision and systems for AI interactions, leading the creation of innovative user experiences. Drive product strategy and execution from concept to launch, ensuring high-quality desig...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of startups by driving high-impact initiatives across multiple portfolio companies. Engage directly with founders to tackle critical challenges, scale operations, and explore new busi...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.