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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$145K - $180K *

Transform infrastructure operations by leading technical strategy and architecture. Collaborate with executives and teams to design secure, scalable solutions across data centers and cloud environment...

San Diego, CARemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex public safety projects, ensuring timely delivery and high customer satisfaction. Oversee a diverse portfolio while collaborating with cross-functional teams to driv...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the strategic direction of software engineering teams, ensuring alignment with business goals while fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement. Drive technology solutions that...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of innovative products that leverage AI, ensuring stakeholder engagement, strategic vision, and delivery of solutions that meet enterprise customer needs in...

Denver, CORemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$116K - $165K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading the design and integration of marine vessels. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and quality in hull structure, propulsion, and auxiliary systems, wh...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Transform your career by leveraging your AWS expertise in a dynamic DevOps role. Collaborate with a hands-on team to enhance infrastructure and streamline development processes while tackling complex...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading technology-driven manufacturing projects. Drive complex initiatives from concept to delivery, ensuring quality and profitability while collaborating with cross-functiona...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $150K *

Reimagine service design by guiding government clients through human-centered frameworks. Lead discovery sessions, synthesize insights, and create actionable recommendations to enhance organizational...

Mclean, VARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $285K *

Elevate the future of software planning by leading a team that integrates human and AI collaboration. Shape product direction, connect work to business priorities, and drive strategic decisions in a d...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by designing and developing sustainable software solutions in a collaborative scrum environment, ensuring quality and efficiency while addressing business needs...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $158K *

Lead the charge in building a trusted data foundation across the organization. Collaborate with business and tech teams to create shared definitions and models that empower decision-making and elevate...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$161K - $242K *

Join a team that's driving strategic initiatives and digital transformation. Collaborate with senior leaders to tackle complex challenges, influence decision-making, and ensure successful execution of...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by engaging with clients to design and implement innovative technical solutions. Leverage your expertise in APIs and customer collaboration to drive impactful results in a fast-pac...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $250K *

Elevate your career by engaging with B2B clients to design and implement innovative technical solutions that enhance life-saving technologies, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance in...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering scalable Salesforce solutions. Leverage your technical expertise to lead projects across diverse industries, ensuring optimal system functionality and client...

Indiana, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of multimedia design, creating innovative 3D assets and motion graphics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging eLearning content while mentor...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Engage in a dynamic role overseeing large projects and teams, ensuring successful delivery through effective stakeholder coordination and project management. Contribute to innovative power delivery so...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$131K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data platforms by developing scalable solutions for analytics and AI workloads. Collaborate on impactful projects using cutting-edge tools to enhance data reli...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $275K *

Lead strategic business development efforts, fostering relationships with government agencies and partners to drive R&D initiatives and align with GE Aerospace's technology roadmap. Manage opportuniti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$172K - $215K *

Advance your career by leading software development initiatives, driving architecture design, and optimizing performance in a collaborative environment. Engage with cross-functional teams to deliver s...

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4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $283K *

Transform transit operations by leading complex Automatic Train Supervision initiatives. Drive collaboration across technical and operational teams, ensuring system performance and reliability for maj...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Drive the design and implementation of AI architectures that enhance internal business operations, ensuring secure, scalable solutions that optimize workflows and support enterprise transformation acr...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of consumer financial services by providing strategic legal guidance throughout the product lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive innovatio...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$142K - $203K *

Design and optimize AI-ready networking infrastructures to support high-performance computing and data-intensive workloads. Collaborate with customers to assess, plan, and implement scalable solutions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform the creative landscape by leading innovative art direction and visual storytelling. Collaborate with a dynamic team to craft compelling concepts that resonate with our brand vision and inspi...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.