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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Join a team that's shaping the future of Oracle Cloud solutions. As a key architect, you'll design and implement innovative Oracle CX applications, ensuring alignment with business goals while leading...
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Account Executive - Engineering Firms (California)
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Advance your career by driving enterprise sales within civil engineering firms. Leverage your expertise to enhance workflows, secure contracts, and deliver impactful solutions, all while collaborating...
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Shape the future of AI engineering by leading technical outcomes, architecting production systems, and mentoring teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovation and ensure operational excelle...
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Join a team that's shaping innovative online learning experiences for top organizations. Lead major design projects, collaborate with product teams, and conduct user research to create impactful solut...
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Oversee a dynamic team to execute media strategies, optimize campaigns, and ensure resource alignment with business goals, driving performance and compliance across various advertising channels...
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Accelerate innovation by merging creative technology with AI capabilities, driving impactful solutions that enhance workflows and empower teams. Collaborate across disciplines to transform emerging te...
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Contribute to the development and integration of mission-critical systems, applying systems engineering principles to ensure high reliability and security. Collaborate across teams to support the enti...
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Sr Advisory Solution Architect - Government Healthcare and Education (Armis/Veza)
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Champion innovative solutions by partnering with Sales to address complex security challenges. Serve as a trusted advisor, leading technical discovery and delivering impactful demonstrations that conn...
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Optimize our product suite to elevate financial advisory capabilities through innovative AI solutions. Lead the entire product lifecycle, collaborating with diverse teams to transform complex workflow...
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Join our team to lead innovative process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and deliver measurable results. Drive cross-functional collaboration and cultivate a culture of con...
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Join a team that's redefining cloud operations by building and managing Azure DevOps pipelines. You'll ensure seamless delivery and security of our applications while collaborating across teams to enh...
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Control System Designer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
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Join a team that's shaping the future of data center automation. In this role, you'll design cutting-edge control systems for critical infrastructure projects globally, collaborating with diverse team...
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Elevate your career by designing and delivering innovative video solutions across diverse sectors. Collaborate with teams to create scalable architectures that enhance broadcast, streaming, and cloud...
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Senior Director, Software Engineering
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Lead the charge in designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines using Azure, PySpark, and Airflow. Collaborate with teams to ensure data quality and performance while mentoring engineers and drivi...
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Accelerate progress at a dynamic engineering team, tackling complex technical challenges while delivering high-quality code. Own architectural decisions and enhance integration across services in a co...
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Unlock potential by leading frontend architecture for scalable, high-performance systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experiences and drive technical excellence in a dynamic, enterprise-l...
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Program Manager, Strategic Customer Delivery
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Join a dynamic team as you oversee complex software deployments, ensuring governance and stakeholder engagement across multiple sites. Drive successful outcomes for strategic customers while managing...
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Principal Consulting Engineer - VMware Cloud Foundation Operations
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Accelerate progress at the forefront of private cloud architecture by designing, deploying, and optimizing solutions. Leverage your expertise to drive standards, mentor teams, and cultivate robust cli...
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Senior AV Project Manager (Systems Integration)
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Help us drive project success by managing AV integration projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while fostering collaboration within...
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Business Development Director - B2B/Healthcare Audiences
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Transform revenue growth by driving B2B audience solutions sales, leveraging deep agency insights and consultative strategies to forge lasting partnerships and enhance digital transformation for clien...
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Transform proposal management by owning the writing and submission process. Drive compliance and quality in federal proposals, ensuring timely, persuasive submissions that reflect our unique voice and...
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Pre-Construction Project Manager
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Lead the charge in pre-construction management for utility-scale projects, ensuring accurate scope, budget, and schedule development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and deli...
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Unlock your potential as a Project Manager, leading complex, cross-functional projects. Oversee multiple initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while mentoring team members and enh...
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Join a dynamic team to create impactful visual solutions for healthcare audiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage creative workflows and elevate brand presence across print and digi...
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What is a Design Architect?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.