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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Join a dynamic team to elevate transit architecture through innovative design solutions. Collaborate on world-class projects, ensuring exceptional passenger experiences while managing technical design...
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Director of Architecture / Architecture Department Head
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Join a dynamic team as you lead and inspire a talented architecture department, driving strategic initiatives, enhancing operational excellence, and fostering collaboration across disciplines to deliv...
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Lead and manage architectural projects from inception to completion, ensuring design excellence and financial performance while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver community-focused...
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Shape the future of architectural design by leading projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design excellence, manage budgets, and foster client relat...
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Join a team that's leading the design and execution of innovative PreK-12 educational projects. As a senior Project Architect, you'll manage complex projects, ensuring compliance and quality while men...
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Unlock your potential by supporting the design and execution of architectural projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure seamless integration from concept to completion, enhancing project outc...
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Lead Constructability Specialist
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Shape the future of constructability by leading strategic integration and execution of innovative practices across projects, driving consistency, and fostering collaboration between engineering, opera...
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Lead Constructability Specialist
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Join a team that's advancing constructability practices across major projects. Lead the integration of strategies, mentor teams, and ensure consistent standards while driving continuous improvement in...
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Project Architect - Commercial Interiors
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Oversee project design execution and implementation documentation, managing resources and mentoring staff. Ensure quality standards and effective communication with clients and consultants throughout...
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Join a team that's redefining healthcare design! Lead complex medical planning projects, nurture client relationships, and collaborate with talented professionals to innovate solutions that enhance he...
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Empower your career by leading complex healthcare design projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and expanding our healthcare practice through strategic client engagement and innovative...
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Shape the future of architectural design by leading projects from concept to completion. Leverage your expertise to mentor teams, coordinate with consultants, and ensure client satisfaction while main...
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Drive creative solutions as you collaborate on diverse interior design projects, leveraging your expertise and technical skills to meet client needs and uphold the collaborative spirit of our innovati...
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Project Manager | Project Architect
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Elevate architectural innovation by leading project teams, managing client relationships, and delivering creative solutions. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure projects meet quality stand...
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$147K - $190K *
Lead the charge in defining and guiding enterprise architecture across product systems and business applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate strategy into actionable designs...
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Transform your career by leading design governance and stakeholder engagement for large-scale airport infrastructure projects. Drive design quality, compliance, and integration while managing multidis...
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Lead the strategy and design of complex laboratory facilities, collaborating with scientists and stakeholders to create innovative solutions. This senior role combines technical expertise, project del...
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Unlock innovative solutions by shaping the technical vision and architecture for clinical technology platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into secure, s...
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Chief Architect, Product Engineering
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Elevate the technical architecture vision and execution across a product portfolio, driving the transition to a scalable, cloud-native SaaS environment while integrating AI, data, and security. Collab...
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Discover your potential as a Solution Architect, leading the design and delivery of innovative digital solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable, secure, and m...
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Transform business needs into innovative technical solutions as a Solution Architect. Lead design and delivery of software solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and long-term stra...
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Unlock potential by shaping the enterprise data architecture to enhance data governance, integration, and analytics. Collaborate with leadership to establish standards and drive the multi-year transfo...
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Champion the advancement of Virtual Design standards and workflows, collaborating across teams to enhance project delivery. Provide training and support while evaluating emerging technologies to drive...
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Lead the advancement of Virtual Design standards and workflows, collaborating across teams to enhance project delivery. Provide training and support while evaluating emerging technologies to optimize...
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Reimagine Virtual Design standards and workflows by collaborating across teams, advancing BIM practices, and providing training. Lead the development of Autodesk resources while evaluating emerging te...
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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.