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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$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

$80K - $95K *

Empower your design career by leading innovative interior projects, managing teams, and delivering exceptional design solutions. Collaborate with clients and enhance spaces using advanced 3D modeling...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative laboratories and technology facilities, collaborating with engineers and architects to produce comprehensive technical documents that meet client specifications...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform healthcare architecture by leading projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with teams to ensure design integrity, technical excellence, and client satisfaction while fostering a cul...

3 weeks ago

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

$109K - $197K *

Transform your career by leveraging your expertise in data engineering to drive innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data workflows and enhance performance using c...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $314K *

Innovate the architecture of high-performance 3D CAE applications, driving technical excellence and collaboration across engineering disciplines to enhance software quality and efficiency in a dynamic...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $180K *

Accelerate growth by leading strategic business development in Workplace and Technology sectors. Leverage industry expertise to enhance client relationships and market presence while supporting team o...

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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by developing comprehensive project manuals and collaborating with teams to enhance quality and consistency in Architecture and Interior Design projects. Your expertise will guid...

2 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Optimize project outcomes by developing detailed manuals for Architecture and Interior Design projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure specifications meet industry standards while mentoring junior s...

2 days ago

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

$108K - $138K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of retail design by leading innovative structural solutions for temporary displays. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance shopper engagement and drive...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Create impactful product experiences by shaping design from discovery to delivery. Collaborate with engineers and customers to transform complex workflows into intuitive solutions, establishing design...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Partner with us to design innovative industrial projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency from concept to execution while collaborating with clients and stakeholders to maximize project potential a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $127K *

Lead the technical development and coordination of architectural projects, ensuring quality and compliance from design through construction. Collaborate with teams and clients to resolve complex issue...

1 week ago

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

$85K - $127K *

Lead the technical development of healthcare projects, overseeing design to construction documentation. Manage project teams, resolve complex issues, and ensure compliance with regulations to deliver...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining ICT and Physical Security engineering. Lead innovative projects, collaborate with clients, and tackle complex challenges to deliver top-quality solutions while mentoring...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$80K - $105K *

Lead the creative vision for impactful brand and experiential design projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to innovate and mentor, ensuring design solutions are adaptable and responsive to evolvin...

2 days ago

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

$85K - $131K *

Shape the future of architectural design by leading project development, ensuring compliance, and managing teams. Collaborate with clients and consultants to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions...

1 week ago

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

$105K - $125K *

Grow your career with us by overseeing the design and execution of life science projects. Lead architectural teams, ensuring successful delivery and adherence to regulatory standards while fostering c...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead and coordinate architectural projects from concept to completion, ensuring design excellence and client satisfaction while managing teams and budgets. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver in...

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

$226K - $311K *

Shape the future of AI-native identity by defining strategies and building secure applications. Collaborate across teams to translate emerging technologies into practical solutions, ensuring robust se...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$226K - $311K *

Contribute to shaping the future of AI-native identity solutions by defining strategies, collaborating across teams, and engaging with customers to develop secure, innovative products that meet evolvi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$226K - $311K *

Drive the strategic vision for AI-native identity solutions, collaborating across teams to shape product direction and secure agentic applications. Engage with customers and industry standards to ensu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$226K - $311K *

Join us to shape the future of AI-native identity solutions, driving strategic product direction and hands-on implementation across teams. Collaborate with customers and partners to create secure, inn...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize your career by designing and implementing data architecture solutions that drive enterprise technology initiatives and governance standards, ensuring alignment with business capabilities and...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing complex software architectures. Collaborate on innovative solutions for large-scale systems, ensuring security and scalability while driving modernizatio...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.