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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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...
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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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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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Project Architect, Global Services
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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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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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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...
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Project Architect - Commercial
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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...
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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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Project Architect, Institutional (Civic + Education + Public Safety)
$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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Senior Interior Design Technologist
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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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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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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.