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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$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative product design by owning the end-to-end process for AI-powered experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex challenges into intuitive solutions, shaping n...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $152K *

Lead project teams through all phases of design and delivery, ensuring alignment with client expectations and project standards. Manage schedules, budgets, and client relationships while upholding qua...

Today

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

$80K - $152K *

Lead transformative data center projects, guiding teams through all phases to ensure quality, budget, and schedule adherence while fostering strong client relationships and driving innovation in desig...

Today

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career as a key Project Manager/Architect overseeing diverse projects. Manage multidisciplinary teams and ensure compliance with building codes while fostering client relationships acro...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Design innovative aircraft components, ensuring compliance and manufacturability while collaborating with stakeholders to meet project timelines and deliverables in the aerospace sector...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Manage complex projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring timely deliverables, budgeting, and client engagement throughout the entirety of the project lifecycle while utilizing sustainable...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$98K - $127K *

Drive project success by leading architectural teams in delivering complex construction documents and fostering client relationships while mentoring junior staff and ensuring project milestones are me...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of architecture by leading diverse project teams through all phases of design and delivery, ensuring excellence in client relationships and project execution whil...

Today

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead architectural projects by managing teams, ensuring quality, and maintaining client relationships. Oversee all phases from design to construction, delivering on time and within budget while mentor...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive architectural excellence by leading large commercial projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality, compliance, and client satisfaction while managing teams and resources effectively...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Architect key blocks within A-0 and A-1 systems, ensuring integration with broader architecture. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions and enhance system performance through effective...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Take ownership of key architecture blocks within complex systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of innovative AI accelerators, while driving the...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse design teams, overseeing project deliverables, and ensuring client needs are met with high-performance and sustainable outcomes. Collaborate and communicate effecti...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative architectural projects by leading design efforts, coordinating teams, and ensuring quality deliverables. Collaborate closely with clients and consultants to create enriching educat...

4 weeks ago

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

$107K - $227K *

Lead the enterprise data architecture strategy, ensuring scalable, secure, and AI-ready data platforms. Manage a team of data professionals while collaborating with stakeholders to align solutions wit...

1 week ago

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

$105K - $145K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design integrated solutions that enhance user experience, leveraging AI tools and a design system to create cohesive workflows and drive product value in a B...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$105K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining product design by integrating complex systems into a cohesive ELD platform. Collaborate cross-functionally to create user-centered solutions that drive real value and enh...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $151K *

Advance your career by designing and delivering impactful SharePoint solutions. Collaborate with clients and teams, oversee project execution, and mentor professionals in a dynamic, customer-focused e...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $165K *

Shape the future of technology by leading enterprise architecture initiatives. Drive innovative solutions, mentor engineers, and implement best practices to enhance platform engineering, ensuring alig...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $165K *

Elevate enterprise architecture by leading design, governance, and platform engineering initiatives. Collaborate across teams to align technology with business goals while implementing innovative AI s...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$69K - $117K *

Engage with a dynamic team to tackle full life cycle projects, generating innovative design solutions and collaborating with consultants to deliver exceptional results in commercial architecture...

5 days ago

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

$69K - $117K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of data center architecture. Collaborate on full life cycle projects, generate innovative design solutions, and enhance your expertise in a supportive environme...

5 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Empower innovative design as a Structural Designer, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on diverse projects that positively impact communities and the environment. Contribute to all design sta...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining data architecture by documenting solutions, ensuring governance, and modeling data to enhance operational efficiency and strategic vision in a collaborative environment...

Chicoutimi, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining data architecture! Leverage your expertise to document solutions, ensure governance, and model data effectively while contributing to innovative projects and evolving our...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.