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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$95K - $125K *

Elevate your career by developing innovative architectural designs and solutions. Collaborate across teams, lead projects, and engage in end-to-end design processes, ensuring quality and excellence in...

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

$110K - $130K *

Optimize pre-sales and consulting engagements by crafting innovative IT solutions that address customer needs. Collaborate with teams to deliver exceptional networking and security infrastructure whil...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative solutions as a technology leader, guiding pre-sales and consulting engagements to meet customer IT needs. Collaborate with teams to design and implement cutting-edge networking and se...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $100K *

Shape the future of high-end residential design by overseeing and managing architectural projects, ensuring quality control, and mentoring junior staff while collaborating across departments to delive...

2 weeks ago

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

$148K - $223K *

Drive innovation in healthcare by leading Epic integration strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data flow and optimize workflows, transforming healthcare delivery thr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative architectural designs while mentoring teams and ensuring project excellence across diverse sectors. Enjoy autonomy and collaboration in a dynamic studio environme...

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in innovative architectural design, collaborating across teams to deliver impactful projects while mentoring others and managing multiple priorities throughout all design phases...

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

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by managing healthcare projects from conception to completion, ensuring design excellence and client satisfaction while collaborating with a dynamic team of professionals in a supp...

3 weeks ago

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

$176K - $229K *

Join us to lead innovative cloud architecture for digital healthcare solutions, integrating Generative AI throughout the software development lifecycle while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower project delivery by serving as a technical expert onsite, ensuring compliance and facilitating effective communication among multidisciplinary teams throughout all construction phases...

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

$80K - $110K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional technical support and solutions, ensuring client success through effective onboarding, troubleshooting, and continuous learning. Collaborate with teams to max...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$165K - $240K *

Lead the charge in transforming customer experiences by expertly managing post-sales projects, leveraging deep knowledge in Cloud Security, IoT, and Networking to ensure seamless deployments while eng...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $193K *

Drive technology integration and modernization efforts across the enterprise, collaborating with stakeholders to assess and optimize application portfolios, ensuring alignment with architecture standa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$148K - $269K *

Shape your career by leading software development teams to deliver innovative solutions. Drive project success through expert guidance, strategic planning, and effective management of resources in a f...

Texas, USRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by leading innovative architectural projects in the veterinary, dental, and medical sectors. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to create functional, compliant designs tha...

4 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of commercial architecture. Lead multifamily, office, and mixed-use projects while promoting design excellence and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $188K *

Join a team that's transforming human services by designing scalable, secure applications. Collaborate with senior architects to translate business needs into technical solutions using Microsoft .NET...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $155K *

Lead the planning and design of innovative laboratory facilities, optimizing workflows and compliance in life sciences. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create effective, adaptable, and saf...

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

$80K - $95K *

Deliver innovative architectural solutions by developing technical design details and overseeing project documentation. Collaborate with diverse teams to execute client visions while ensuring design i...

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

$95K - $115K *

Manage multidisciplinary project teams to ensure design excellence and timely delivery of architectural projects. Leverage your expertise to maintain client relationships and uphold high standards in...

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

$95K - $115K *

Optimize project delivery by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring design excellence, and managing client relationships. Bring your expertise to oversee architectural projects from concept to comp...

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the technical development and coordination of interior design projects, ensuring quality documentation, effective collaboration, and adherence to industry standards through...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

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

$107K - $150K *

Shape the future of electrical engineering by leading a dynamic team to deliver exceptional designs and construction documents that adhere to safety and compliance standards, while driving project suc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $150K *

Manage a dynamic team to deliver high-quality electrical designs for complex projects. Utilize advanced engineering skills to ensure compliance, safety, and constructability while serving as a primary...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a Solution Architect, driving strategic IT initiatives and fostering collaboration with stakeholders to deliver innovative technology solutions that align with institutional g...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.