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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$135K - $160K *

Lead the evolution of our GTM Systems Architecture, enhancing Salesforce and its tech stack for AI-native workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build a trusted data foundation and driv...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Advance enterprise virtual desktop solutions by leading design, implementation, and optimization of Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 environments, ensuring high availability and operational excel...

Houston, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$238K - $322K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI in security. Lead the technical vision for LLMs and agentic systems, driving innovation and mentoring talent while optimizing performance across multiple pr...

California, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $160K *

Lead high-impact project management initiatives in the Digital Infrastructure sector, providing expert advisory support, coordinating client contracts, and enhancing workflow efficiency to deliver top...

Urbandale, IARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $135K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing cloud infrastructure solutions in Azure. Collaborate with teams to automate deployments, optimize CI/CD pipelines, and leverage AI tools for enhanced...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $155K *

Lead the charge in optimizing partner relationships and Pre-Buy execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance sales strategies, manage complex programs, and ensure compliance while driving reve...

San Diego, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Unlock your potential by designing advanced PCB layouts and collaborating on innovative RF designs. This remote role requires expertise in Altium and a strong understanding of PCB standards to drive q...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of passenger rail by leading mechanical systems integration and validation. Collaborate with suppliers and clients to ensure compliance and deliver manufacturable designs for refurbis...

Montreal, QCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Champion the maintenance and optimization of Oracle databases in AWS, ensuring system integrity and performance. Collaborate with teams to implement solutions, manage configurations, and support compl...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $199K *

Lead the charge in driving Professional Services sales and client success within the US Public Sector, collaborating across teams to maximize revenue, enhance client relationships, and ensure successf...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $162K *

Transform business needs into actionable user stories as a key member of an agile team. Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize work, ensuring effective solutions that deliver business value acros...

San Antonio, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$186K - $236K *

Lead the design and development of scalable payment solutions, shaping the future of money movement for small businesses. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver resilient engineering solutions whil...

Washington, DCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage with clients to enhance financial processes using Infor M3. Lead implementations, provide expert advice, and deliver training while ensuring system integrity and continuous improvement in finan...

Belleville, ONRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform enterprise data architecture through expert Azure platform engineering, enhancing reliability, governance, and cost-efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize dat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$132K - $251K *

Lead the charge in shaping the enterprise data architecture for a multi-year SAP transition, ensuring seamless integration and insightful reporting across systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to def...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Champion innovative structural design for data centers, focusing on large-scale concrete and steel structures. Collaborate with global teams to deliver high-profile projects while advancing sustainabl...

Arlington, VARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$160K - $195K *

Unlock your potential by building advanced entity matching solutions. Collaborate with a dedicated team to transform complex data into actionable insights, ensuring transparency and accuracy in every...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform enterprise data governance by leading strategy, enhancing quality, and ensuring responsible use. Collaborate with senior leaders to integrate governance into priorities and drive measurable...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Inspire growth by leading land development projects, managing teams, and collaborating with clients to ensure successful outcomes while navigating regulatory standards and enhancing operational effici...

Virginia, USRemote

5 days ago

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

$170K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading the integration of AI tools with PlanetScale databases. Own the developer experience, ensuring seamless functionality across platforms while creating engaging content to sh...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $184K *

Engineer and elevate our core product by developing innovative features, tools, and infrastructure while collaborating closely with a dedicated team to maintain high-quality standards and drive techni...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform complex product concepts into intuitive user experiences across various platforms. Collaborate in a high-ownership role, focusing on enterprise design that meets diverse user needs while ens...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $149K *

Reimagine player engagement by designing innovative reward systems that enhance gameplay experiences. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create compelling content that captivates and retains players i...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform customer data integration by configuring and validating mappings between third-party systems and applications. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless onboarding and ongoing support, enhan...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $305K *

Drive application security excellence through threat modeling, vulnerability management, and secure code reviews. Collaborate globally with developers to enhance AI system security and implement best...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.