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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$80K - $95K *

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...

West Des Moines, IARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining Virtual Design standards and workflows. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance project delivery, provide training, and implement innovative technologies that drive eff...

Cedar Rapids, IARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Lead the development and implementation of Virtual Design standards and workflows, enhancing project delivery through effective use of technology and data. Collaborate across teams to ensure consisten...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Champion Virtual Design excellence by leading standards, training, and technology integration across teams. Collaborate to enhance workflows and project delivery, ensuring consistent practices and inn...

Bettendorf, IARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Optimize digital project delivery by leading Virtual Design initiatives, enhancing workflows, and managing BIM standards. Collaborate across teams to ensure effective use of design technology and data...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of Virtual Design by leading standards, training, and technology integration across teams. Collaborate to enhance workflows and drive innovation in project delivery, ensuring cons...

Iowa City, IARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of architecture solutions by analyzing requirements, recommending optimal technologies, and collaborating with teams to ensure seamless deployment and integration of scalable systems...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of enterprise architecture by analyzing system requirements, recommending optimal solutions, and collaborating with teams to ensure secure, scalable designs that meet client needs and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock innovative architectural solutions by analyzing system requirements, recommending optimal technologies, and collaborating with teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of broadband g...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the integration of AI and enterprise architecture by designing innovative agent systems, authoring governance artifacts, and driving AI-native design principles across the organization to enh...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Transform enterprise architecture by bridging strategy and AI implementation. Lead the design of innovative agent architectures and governance artifacts, driving AI-native solutions across the organiz...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI architecture by designing innovative agent systems, authoring governance artifacts, and driving enterprise-wide AI-native strategies to enhance operational...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career by embracing creativity and innovation in architecture. Collaborate with a passionate team to provide unique solutions that enrich communities and deliver projects showcasing pride an...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $146K *

Transform cloud architecture by implementing security controls and automation, enhancing governance in Azure and multi-cloud environments. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop scalable solutions...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Champion the design of scalable enterprise applications using modern web technologies, ensuring secure, maintainable solutions that align with industry standards and support long-term business growth...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead enterprise-level entertainment technology strategy, ensuring alignment and compliance for newbuilds and revitalizations. Drive guest experience innovations while managing multiple stakeholders, p...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Lead the design and development of K-12 educational spaces, collaborating with educators and stakeholders to enhance learning environments through innovative architecture and sustainability practices...

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

$95K - $115K *

Architect innovative solutions by leading complex architectural projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring code compliance from concept through construction, while mentoring junior s...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Transform architectural planning by managing design processes for healthcare and workplace environments. Lead teams in developing innovative solutions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and delive...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Lead integrated design efforts and mentor staff while driving business development and fostering community engagement in a dynamic architectural environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the architectural foundation for innovative applications, guiding teams in technical exploration, solution design, and best practices to enhance delivery capabilities and support enterpr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$154K - $231K *

Champion innovative automation solutions for enterprise healthcare platforms, enhancing scalability and performance across web, mobile, and API layers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Advance design excellence by creating and documenting Nacelle components, collaborating across functions, and driving engineering changes to enhance product quality and efficiency in a dynamic aerospa...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to innovative digital design projects by leading discipline-specific modeling, mentoring staff, and ensuring high-quality BIM outputs. Shape the future of design through advanced software s...

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

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.