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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$97K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to lead physician coding integration initiatives, ensuring operational readiness and compliance. Collaborate across departments to enhance coding practices and drive revenue cycle...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$120K - $145K *

Execute accurate coding practices to ensure compliance and optimal reimbursement in a dynamic healthcare environment. Collaborate with clinical teams to maintain integrity and efficiency in revenue cy...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of homebuilding by leading a small team of engineers to develop innovative solutions. Balance technical ownership and people leadership while driving impactful projects from concept t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate user experiences by designing intuitive interfaces for consumer and B2B products. Collaborate with cofounders to influence product direction and create cohesive design systems that enhance usa...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $150K *

Elevate your career by guiding government clients through innovative design solutions. Leverage human-centered methods to uncover insights, enhance experiences, and drive organizational improvements i...

Mclean, VARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $160K *

The Integration Engineer will develop APIs and integration capabilities to connect data, services, and systems within a DevSecOps practice. This role involves understanding stakeholder needs, ensuring...

Mclean, VARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K *

Empower your career as a Senior iOS Developer, crafting innovative mobile applications and enhancing workflows. Collaborate with a dynamic team to elevate user privacy and experience while mentoring o...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $151K *

Transform business operations by leading AI-driven initiatives for Fortune 500 clients. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance value realization and orchestrate complex transformations across variou...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $132K *

Drive impactful technical implementations by managing projects and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure successful deployment of solutions, enhancing client satisfaction and operational efficien...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$126K - $188K *

Drive operational risk enablement across regions by translating enterprise frameworks, building practitioner capabilities, and ensuring compliance with local regulations while fostering strong stakeho...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $200K *

Oversee integrated planning across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment and timely execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to connect roadmaps with delivery capacity, supporting annual planning...

Tennessee, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$190K - $200K *

Lead the charge in electrical engineering excellence across multiple campuses, ensuring robust design, validation, and energization of critical infrastructure while integrating onsite generation solut...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Engage with clients, driving success in digital campaign execution. Become an expert in programmatic advertising processes, enhancing customer satisfaction through effective communication and collabor...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $174K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of combat vehicle software. Lead architectural design and technical direction for mission-critical systems, integrating advanced technologies in a collaborative...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize operational systems, drive growth, and enhance performance across departments. Collaborate with leadership to ensure strategic goals translate into measurable results a...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead backend development and API architecture, ensuring security, performance, and data integrity while collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver robust solutions...

Albany, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer innovative AI solutions by designing autonomous agents that enhance manufacturing workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data pipelines and drive impactful results in a...

Idaho Falls, IDRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $108K *

Unlock potential by leading mobile rehabilitation services, ensuring high standards of care, managing staff, and driving program growth in diverse settings. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance...

Massachusetts, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $225K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of innovative project management, collaborating with scientists and engineers to drive complex client engagements. Your expertise will ensure successful delivery an...

Redwood City, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead project management efforts for building restoration, from design through completion. Drive client engagement, technical development, and ensure exceptional service delivery while managing timelin...

Calgary, ABRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$155K - $210K *

Lead complex programs and strategic client engagements, driving technology transformation and sustainable business value. Act as a trusted adviser to C-level stakeholders, shaping program vision and e...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Play a key role in architecting and administering the HaloPSA platform, ensuring optimal design, integration, and reporting. Collaborate across teams to enhance workflows and drive efficiency while su...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Explore innovative AI workflow solutions aimed at enhancing business processes. Collaborate with various teams to identify challenges, prototype solutions, and guide projects from conception to produc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Empower your career by driving project delivery and managing Agile teams. Utilize AI tools to enhance decision-making, anticipate risks, and ensure timely outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to ma...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $209K *

Champion the technical direction of customer engagements, designing high-level architectures and implementation plans for GitLab. Lead migrations, provide DevOps consulting, and ensure deliverables me...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.