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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$179K - $234K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-performing Solutions Engineering team, driving pre-sales strategies, optimizing processes, and collaborating across functions to enhance customer success and accel...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $170K *

Drive your career forward as a strategic leader, guiding enterprise-level technology solutions. Engage with executive stakeholders, architect innovative multi-practice solutions, and influence digital...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $165K *

Pioneer operational excellence in Design leadership, managing workflows, prioritizing projects, and developing talent. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance Design integration in AI-driven product...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Drive product strategy and execution for a B2B SaaS platform, blending hands-on ownership with strategic leadership. Collaborate across teams to align customer needs and business goals, ensuring high...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $137K *

Unlock your potential as you drive secure automation for cloud migrations, developing infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and ensure compliance whil...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $148K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $185K *

Champion strategic growth initiatives that enhance market opportunities, strengthen partnerships, and drive revenue. Collaborate across functions to identify and implement business development strateg...

Minnesota, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$208K - $244K *

Accelerate progress at a leading multi-product company by owning the architecture of shared services. Drive innovation in customer identity, commerce, and billing platforms while mentoring senior engi...

Austin, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team of Solution Consultants, delivering expert guidance on Atlassian products to help clients maximize their investments and achieve strategic outcomes in the Pu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform client engagements by leading cross-functional teams to deliver automation solutions on time and within budget, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and high-quality standards throug...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $187K *

Grow your career with a hands-on Engineering Manager role leading a dynamic team to enhance an AI-powered healthcare hiring platform, ensuring quality, reliability, and innovation across multiple tech...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $185K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative infrastructure solutions for scalable deployments, collaborating with customers to refine requirements, and enhancing operational efficiency through automation a...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and quality assurance of telecom infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for underground conduit sys...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $150K *

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United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $240K *

Elevate your career by designing and building robust distributed systems. Lead architectural decisions, ensure reliability, and mentor engineers while tackling complex challenges in regulated environm...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate next-gen AI and cloud hardware systems by leading architecture for high-performance networking platforms, integrating compute and networking technologies to meet evolving customer demands, whi...

Texas, USRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform ACH payment capabilities by leading product execution from discovery to optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features that ensure reliable processing and regulato...

Florida, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower enterprise clients by managing complex relationships and driving growth. Leverage your expertise to deliver high-impact solutions, ensuring clients achieve measurable outcomes while expanding...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $214K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing enterprise Finance solutions, optimizing processes, and driving global transformation initiatives through innovative technology and collaboration with sta...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining growth through innovative design. Collaborate across functions to create impactful user experiences that drive client acquisition and engagement, shaping the future of fi...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines on the Databricks Lakehouse Platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to delive...

Dallas, TXRemote

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

$85K - $106K *

Analyze and optimize Amazon DSP and paid search campaigns to drive results across Retail Media. Leverage data insights to enhance performance, ensuring KPI excellence while managing fast-paced, multif...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform the construction services landscape by leading a dynamic CEI program, ensuring compliance and quality in roadway and bridge projects while fostering strong partnerships with VDOT and local a...

Richmond, VARemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform the construction landscape in Virginia by leading a dynamic CEI program. Oversee roadway and bridge projects, foster client relationships, and mentor a dedicated team to ensure excellence in...

Norfolk, VARemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Build a transformative construction services program in Virginia, overseeing CEI services for roadway and bridge projects. Lead a dedicated team, foster client relationships, and drive strategic growt...

Virginia Beach, VARemote

1 week ago

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

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.