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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$60K - $135K *

Champion innovative solutions by leveraging expertise in Solution Architecture, focusing on AI and enterprise applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement robust integration str...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $135K *

Unlock innovative solutions by leveraging your expertise in Solution Architecture, focusing on AI and enterprise applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust in...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $152K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of data center design by leading project teams through all phases of execution. Drive innovation, manage schedules, and cultivate client relationships to ensure ex...

Today

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovative process design by leading teams, mentoring talent, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with clients to refine deliverables and enhance workflows, fostering co...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $152K *

Elevate project delivery by leading teams through all phases of design and execution, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while managing schedules and budgets for national data center programs...

Today

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

$80K - $152K *

Shape the future of architectural projects by leading teams through all phases of design and delivery, ensuring quality, client satisfaction, and financial performance while fostering strong relations...

Today

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform the design landscape by leading architectural innovation and project delivery for data centers, ensuring superior performance and operational excellence across the Americas through collabora...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative architectural solutions for healthcare projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance, quality, and timely completion of documents whi...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Shape innovative architectural solutions by developing technical designs, recommending solutions, conducting investigations, and producing construction documents to deliver exceptional projects. Colla...

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

$90K - $100K *

Shape user-centered services by leading design activities, conducting research, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance digital service delivery in complex environments. Drive innova...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovative structural design through expert REVIT support, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on diverse projects, from brief engagements to extensive multi-office endeavors, ensuring to...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$85K - $120K *

Unlock the potential of diverse projects by providing expert REVIT support and training to structural teams, enhancing model creation and documentation standards through collaboration and innovation i...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$200K - $215K *

Transform your career by leading technology architecture strategies that align with business goals. Drive innovation and operational excellence while overseeing enterprise solutions, data security, an...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional architectural projects. Oversee project financial performance, manage teams, and ensure effective communication from inception to completion whil...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Champion the architecture of our data platform, ensuring robust ingestion, modeling, and governance. Collaborate with engineering teams to build scalable solutions that support advanced analytics and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $152K *

Champion project success by leading teams through all phases of design and delivery, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence while fostering strong client relationships and managing project c...

3 weeks ago

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

$171K - $314K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing high-performing, interactive 3D CAE applications, ensuring scalability and quality while mentoring engineers and aligning architecture with organizational...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

Architect innovative software solutions, guiding technical direction and design standards. Collaborate across teams to ensure alignment with business objectives while mentoring engineers and establish...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform brand experiences by designing impactful event assets that elevate storytelling and drive growth. Collaborate on innovative marketing initiatives, ensuring consistency and creativity as the...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $132K *

Elevate your career by designing and maintaining critical mainframe applications, leveraging your expertise in COBOL, JCL, and DB2 to support complex banking operations and enhance system performance...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $180K *

Contribute to shaping technology architecture across applications, data, and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define standards and modernize platforms, ensuring reliable integratio...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Champion the modernization of Global Payments and Liquidity platforms by defining architecture strategy and driving enterprise-scale transformation initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $160K *

Pioneer innovative Enterprise Content Management solutions, guiding clients through digital transformations. Leverage expertise to architect scalable systems, ensuring compliance and efficiency while...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower creators by designing intuitive AI-driven experiences that enhance collaboration and streamline workflows. Shape the future of design by integrating innovative systems and user-friendly interf...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$178K - $293K *

Architect enterprise solutions by translating strategy into actionable architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with standards and governance while driving modernizati...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.