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.
$120K - $160K *
Transform retail solutions by leading technical architecture and integrations. Drive successful implementations of Centric Planning, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing systems while mentor...
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Innovate technical architecture for retail planning solutions, leading design and implementation. Collaborate with teams to ensure scalable, secure integrations and optimize customer deployments while...
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$110K - $130K *
Transform the digital landscape by leading the design and implementation of innovative application architectures that enhance operational efficiency and align with strategic goals in a dynamic, collab...
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$80K - $105K *
Shape impactful architectural projects by leading design phases and fostering collaboration. Bring your expertise to a dynamic team, ensuring quality and efficiency while managing client relationships...
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$90K - $115K *
Drive design excellence by leading multi-disciplinary teams in K-12 projects, ensuring quality and adherence to budget and schedule. Serve as a trusted client partner while mentoring junior architects...
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Join a dynamic team to lead innovative design projects, mentor junior designers, and collaborate across sectors to create sustainable environments that meet client objectives and enhance brand identit...
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$150K - $350K *
Join our design team to create innovative industrial designs for hardware. Collaborate with engineers to transform concepts into production-ready products, ensuring a seamless blend of aesthetics and...
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$95K - $115K *
Empower innovative design solutions by leading architectural projects, ensuring compliance with codes and standards, and mentoring junior staff. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver hig...
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$95K - $115K *
Drive innovative design solutions and manage project execution, ensuring compliance with codes and standards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality architectural projects, p...
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$88K - $105K *
Innovate architectural solutions by evaluating techniques and collaborating with clients. Lead projects through all phases, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring team members and enhancing d...
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Product Architectural Model Development Leader
$231K - $341K *
Drive the development of behavioral models for next-gen FPGA silicon, leading a team to ensure accuracy and performance. Collaborate across architecture, verification, and software teams to enable ear...
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$120K - $145K *
Champion the design and implementation of innovative software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure technical excellence and project success while mentoring development teams...
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$113K - $160K *
Lead the charge in architecting data solutions for enterprise customers, modernizing legacy systems across Analytics, Content, and Commerce. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data inte...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead innovative technology solutions that drive business growth and efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement scalable systems, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture...
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Drive innovative technology solutions that align with business goals, ensuring successful delivery and integration. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and adopt emerging t...
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$95K - $115K *
Empower innovation as you design complex electrical systems, lead projects, mentor teams, and ensure high-quality deliverables. Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams, utilizing advanced BI...
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$95K - $115K *
Oversee complex electrical design projects and deliver fully constructible BIM models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor peers, and ensure compliance with safety standards while developi...
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$80K - $95K *
Lead the creative evolution of visual storytelling through innovative designs and infographics, enhancing taxpayer outreach materials and ensuring brand consistency across multiple platforms in a dyna...
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Senior Project Architect - Healthcare Practice
$115K - $135K *
Unlock potential by leading innovative healthcare projects, collaborating with clients and teams to deliver exceptional architectural solutions while mentoring others and ensuring design excellence th...
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Architectural Project Manager + Design
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to manage and execute interior construction projects, coordinating with clients and stakeholders from concept to completion. This role requires creativity, organization, and a pass...
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$115K - $163K *
Innovate customer engagement solutions by designing scalable architectures that enhance onboarding and management experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive in...
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$115K - $163K *
Join a dynamic architecture team to design scalable, customer-centric solutions that enhance onboarding and management experiences. Drive integration across systems while ensuring compliance and gover...
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$80K - $115K *
Drive the future of multifamily and mixed-use architecture by leading projects from concept to construction, collaborating with a dynamic team to create impactful community spaces...
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Senior/Staff Forward Deployed Architect
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in transforming enterprise workflows into AI-driven solutions. Collaborate with customers to design, build, and deploy intelligent agents that enhance productivity and drive measurable...
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Senior/Staff Forward Deployed Architect
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Drive customer success by leading agent-building engagements, transforming workflows into AI solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to design, prototype, and deploy effective agents, ensuring measur...
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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.