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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$160K - $229K *

Lead the design and development of AI-driven solutions within SAP S/4HANA, integrating advanced AI technologies to drive business transformation and innovation across enterprise environments. Mentor t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage your expertise to lead bridge and structural projects from planning to completion. Manage multidisciplinary teams, maintain client relationships, and drive practice growth across Massachusetts...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of electrical power systems by designing innovative substation layouts and construction packages. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with industry standards...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$171K - $285K *

Transform your career by leading a high-performing engineering team to deliver innovative digital solutions. Collaborate across departments to drive technology strategy and modernize capabilities, ens...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform brand vision into cohesive creative suites across digital and print. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging designs that enhance customer experience and uphold brand sta...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Champion the modernization of SLED organizations by guiding them through technical evaluations and deployments of GitLab's DevSecOps platform, ensuring compliance and enhancing service delivery across...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $225K *

Lead the charge in software development, driving innovation and collaboration across teams. Oversee strategic planning and team development to enhance product quality and efficiency, while fostering a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock strategic leadership in affordable housing development, guiding a team to identify and execute multifamily projects. Drive growth by managing the development pipeline and ensuring alignment wit...

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

$143K - $196K *

Drive innovation in healthcare technology as you collaborate with diverse teams to develop cutting-edge medical coding software, enhance chart confidence, and lead product management initiatives to im...

Utah, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$60K - $130K *

Shape the future of learning by designing impactful instructional courses and assessments. Collaborate with teams to create engaging learning solutions that meet business goals and enhance associate d...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential by collaborating with clients to design and deploy AI-driven solutions. This role blends engineering and client engagement, enabling you to tackle complex challenges and deliver...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team focused on wet utilities management, overseeing core development and pre-construction budgeting to ensure project success and efficiency across multiple phases...

Virginia, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$183K - $200K *

Transform the Developer Platform by enhancing infrastructure and deployment processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure safe, efficient product delivery while driving adoption of innovative tooling an...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$192K - $266K *

Drive best-in-class travel support through strategic leadership and operational excellence. Oversee lodging, flights, and customer advocacy, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and exception...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the development of robust blockchain data systems, enhancing performance and reliability. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful solutions that improve data quality and user experience while...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $164K *

Transform electrical engineering workflows by leading AI-driven automation projects. Manage multiple scopes, ensuring timely delivery and quality outputs while collaborating with cross-functional team...

Markham, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$96K - $207K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement innovative technology solutions using Agile practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver critical products while enhancing your skills in a...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $156K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and delivery of enterprise ServiceNow solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to drive innovation and enhance critical business operations through effective g...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform product strategy in Chemical & Workplace Safety by leading initiatives from discovery to delivery. Collaborate across teams to balance customer needs and business goals, driving measurable o...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the security of cutting-edge AI infrastructure, owning the entire security program from design to execution. Collaborate across teams to ensure robust defenses against evolving threats while arc...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of construction services by leading a dynamic program, overseeing roadway and bridge projects, and fostering strong partnerships with VDOT and local agencies while mentoring a skilled...

Culpeper, VARemote

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

$238K - $280K *

Shape the future of AI/LLM security by leading innovative offensive strategies, defining technical vision, and driving cross-company initiatives to enhance NodeZero's capabilities in identifying and e...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Build a robust data foundation to elevate Market Intelligence. Drive automation and streamline data workflows, enriching insights for research and publishing, while ensuring data integrity and accessi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform client experiences by leading the design and implementation of Oracle HCM Cloud solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure scalable, reliable, and high-performance technical architectures t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to drive strategic healthcare marketing initiatives. Lead client relationships, oversee peer-to-peer programs, and mentor team members to ensure compliance and achieve results while fo...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.