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 - $90K *

Transform business needs into actionable requirements by bridging technical solutions and operational workflows. Collaborate across teams to enhance product creation technology systems, ensuring seaml...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$116K - $175K *

Lead strategic deal structuring and operations, mentoring teams while managing complex, high-value contracts. Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline processes and drive deals to closure, ensurin...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by supporting large-scale project scheduling efforts. Ensure compliance with corporate standards, enhance project transparency, and drive timely completion while collaborating with...

Hillsboro, ORRemote

4 days ago

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

$99K - $167K *

Develop and maintain robust data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark, ensuring high-quality data for analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data analysis efficiency and support...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage configuration and release processes for software, ensuring accuracy and traceability of components, dependencies, and documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze impacts a...

Chicago, ILRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $143K *

Join a dynamic team as a Data Engineer, where you'll design and maintain data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark. Your work will enhance data analysis efficiency, impacting industries and driving cu...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion project success by leading data center construction initiatives. Oversee scope, schedule, and budget while managing a collaborative team to ensure quality and client satisfaction on complex p...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K - $172K *

Take ownership of Virtual Construction Management for data center projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure safety, manage VDC models, and drive project success through effective communication and co...

Alexandria, LARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop innovative software applications, enhancing internal processes and client interactions. Leverage your technical expertise in Salesforce, SQL, and Agile method...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$170K - $230K *

Transform business operations by leading cross-functional teams to identify and solve complex challenges, ensuring measurable value realization through strategic execution and innovative solutions...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $145K *

Elevate public health data interoperability by designing and implementing secure, scalable data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize legacy systems and ensure compliance, dr...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$240K - $290K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on production and infrastructure. Drive performance, foster collaboration, and deliver innovative solutions while managing diverse tec...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming land development projects. Leverage your expertise in client relations and project management to drive successful outcomes in a dynamic environment focused...

California, USRemote

5 days ago

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

$140K - $185K *

Drive technical excellence by developing standards and processes for commissioning, ensuring consistent execution across projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workforce capabili...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Elevate data accuracy by analyzing user queries and improving AI responses. Collaborate with Product Management, Data Science, and Engineering to ensure Prism delivers trustworthy insights, enhancing...

Philadelphia, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Lead and empower a team of engineers to build and maintain a scalable Postgres product, driving execution and collaboration across teams while ensuring high standards of quality and reliability for de...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$164K - $201K *

Innovate with us as you lead technical engagements, build partnerships, and shape AI datacenter trends. Collaborate with top talent to drive impactful solutions and support product development in a dy...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$149K - $193K *

Unlock potential by leading architectural strategies that align technologies with corporate goals, promote innovation, and drive cross-domain collaboration for optimal business transformation and oper...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $122K *

Join a team that's redefining DevOps by building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, automating workflows, and enhancing service delivery in AWS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliabl...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$260K *

Join a team that's driving digital transformation by managing client accounts, developing strategies, and delivering innovative technology solutions. Build long-term relationships while collaborating...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in configuration management, ensuring system stability and compliance. Collaborate across teams to track changes, maintain documentation, and support deployments i...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$192K - $336K *

Champion multiple Expert Service engagements, ensuring timely, budget-friendly delivery while driving effective decision-making and risk management. Lead and mentor teams, aligning project objectives...

Santa Clara, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $160K *

Lead the development of enterprise-grade data platforms and pipelines, collaborating with clients to ensure performance and reliability. This role emphasizes communication, problem-solving, and innova...

Mclean, VARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $160K *

Architect robust data platforms and pipelines, enhancing performance and reliability. Collaborate with teams to solve complex data challenges and drive innovation in data exploitation practices...

Mclean, VARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform your career by leading SAP EWM implementations, driving project lifecycles, and optimizing warehouse processes while mentoring teams and enhancing solutions for operational excellence...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.