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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$82K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to drive architectural consulting services, enhancing market influence through project management, relationship building, and strategic growth initiatives in a fast-paced environme...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $200K *

Transform enterprise sales by leading AI-driven solutions for global FS/Banking brands. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive client success and evolve operations, ensuring measurable outco...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Drive enterprise-scale transformation by leading cloud-native architecture initiatives and mentoring teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to shape innovative AI solutions that modernize legacy systems...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $105K *

Transform complex network infrastructures by designing, deploying, and managing solutions for diverse clients. Leverage your expertise to troubleshoot issues, enhance security, and ensure high availab...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead strategic M&A initiatives by managing transactions, conducting financial analyses, and engaging with stakeholders globally to drive growth in a dynamic technology environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by leading strategy, team development, and automation. Drive security, reliability, and cost management while collaborating across functions to enhance operational excel...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $213K *

Contribute to transformative restaurant POS experiences by owning the design process, from concept to execution. Partner with cross-functional teams to craft intuitive tools that enhance service speed...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by providing technical leadership on high-impact cloud projects. Collaborate with a distributed team to enhance our cloud platform's efficiency and drive strategic initiatives acro...

Plano, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $180K *

Drive innovative electrical design solutions for high-density compute environments. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance with industry standards while mentoring junior engineers. Make a signi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in building AI agent discovery across cloud platforms and endpoints. Develop security assessments for AI agents that enhance the overall governance within our AI security framework, re...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $110K *

Discover user needs and drive product decisions as a UX Researcher, collaborating with cross-functional teams to conduct research, usability studies, and synthesize insights that enhance user experien...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $195K *

Pioneer AI-driven solutions in capital markets and legal disclosure. Lead product strategy and execution for a cloud-based platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, tr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Advance endpoint capabilities by developing, deploying, and supporting secure, standardized solutions for physical and virtual environments, ensuring operational readiness and compliance across divers...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $170K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative data engineering solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define scalable architectures and drive AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterpr...

New Brunswick, NJRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $170K *

Unlock innovative data solutions by leading integration strategies and architectural decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure data and AI solutions while driving...

New Brunswick, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $160K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare with AI solutions. As an AI Solutions Engineer, you'll develop integrations and tools that enhance customer workflows, bridging the gap between clients and o...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$218K - $256K *

Lead the charge in shaping IT strategy and operations for a remote-first SaaS company. Drive service delivery, enhance employee technology experiences, and build a high-performing IT organization whil...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $244K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Workday services by designing and deploying innovative technical solutions. Collaborate with clients to migrate data and enhance their systems using modern too...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$94K - $130K *

Champion innovative identity management solutions while overseeing the administration of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud, ensuring auditable and scalable identity processes through collaboration and...

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

$130K - $150K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by leading clinical strategy initiatives to enhance drug diversion prevention and ensure patient privacy compliance. Drive impactful relationships, educate st...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K *

Shape the future of client success by leveraging insights and data to enhance program impact. Collaborate with leaders in law firms and professional services to drive engagement and talent development...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Drive AI transformation by bridging client needs and technology capability, orchestrating cross-functional teams to innovate finance processes, optimize workflows, and deliver measurable enterprise va...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$174K - $250K *

Drive your career forward by partnering with executives to shape AI strategies, lead complex architecture discussions, and deliver tailored solutions that enhance enterprise AI ecosystems and revenue...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Optimize talent acquisition strategies and operations for federal recruiting. Lead a team to enhance candidate assessment, workforce planning, and compliance with federal hiring practices while ensuri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.