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 *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing enterprise data architectures that drive strategic initiatives and enhance data governance, integration, and analytics capabilities across the organiz...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$172K - $194K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale application development initiatives across multiple platforms, ensuring quality and timely delivery while mentoring teams and shaping enterprise solutions throu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Transform enterprise architecture by leading AI and data platform initiatives. Collaborate with clients to design scalable solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals while driving modernization...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing scalable solution architectures that align with business goals. Collaborate with clients and teams to resolve technical challenges and optimize system performance while fo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $135K *

Architect innovative solutions by designing scalable architectures that align with business goals. Collaborate with clients and teams to resolve complex challenges, ensuring seamless integration and o...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Optimize solution architecture by aligning technical designs with business goals. Collaborate with clients and teams to resolve complex challenges, ensuring seamless integration and performance while...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's passionate about innovative interior design, collaborating on diverse projects from concept to completion. Leverage your expertise to enhance client relationships and drive project...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$175K - $210K *

Shape the future of software architecture by leading high-impact projects and guiding a talented team. Drive innovation in high-traffic environments while connecting technical decisions to business ou...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of software architecture by leading high-traffic production platforms. Collaborate across teams to set standards, drive innovation, and ensure security and reliability while mentoring...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Engage in hands-on software architecture for high-traffic platforms, guiding a team while influencing broader engineering practices. Shape technology direction, ensuring security, reliability, and per...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in revolutionizing data architecture, governance, and analytics at Phibro. This hands-on role integrates modern solutions and optimizes workflows to enhance data delivery and reporting...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $165K *

Drive technology strategy and business impact by connecting architecture with operations. Collaborate with leaders to create actionable plans that enhance customer experience and enable agile, scalabl...

Surrey, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead architectural design projects, oversee a skilled group of architects, and ensure innovative solutions align with brand vision and industry standards while managing complex...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Transform projects through leadership in architectural design, guiding teams and ensuring innovation while managing significant budgets in a collaborative environment. Cultivate design excellence in a...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Lead and inspire a team to innovate architectural design in large-scale projects, ensuring alignment with brand vision, industry standards, and effective collaboration across firms to achieve exceptio...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead architectural design for innovative newbuild and revitalization projects. Drive collaboration, uphold brand standards, and manage large-scale initiatives while fostering gr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$88K - $98K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative design solutions in healthcare. Leverage your 5-8+ years of experience to drive project success, collaborate with diverse teams, and enhance your skills in a dyna...

6 days ago

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

$71K - $91K *

Pioneer innovative design solutions while collaborating with a dynamic team. Leverage your expertise in project architecture and sustainability to drive impactful projects, ensuring excellence in desi...

1 week ago

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

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining entertainment technology integration across fleets by leading revitalization projects, ensuring operational consistency, and enhancing guest experiences through innovativ...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$97K - $147K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise architecture initiatives, guiding complex designs, and mentoring architects. Drive alignment between technology and business strategy while ensuring robust, scal...

London, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$97K - $147K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise architecture by leading complex initiatives, mentoring architects, and aligning technology with business strategy to drive innovation and modernization across...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$97K - $147K *

Transform enterprise architecture by leading complex initiatives, guiding technical direction, and mentoring architects to align technology with business strategy and standards. Drive innovation and e...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

Drive the future of enterprise architecture by leading complex initiatives, ensuring alignment with business strategies, and mentoring architects to deliver innovative, secure, and scalable solutions...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$97K - $147K *

Lead complex architecture initiatives, ensuring alignment with business strategy while mentoring architects and guiding technology decisions across various domains to drive innovation and modernizatio...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$97K - $147K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise architecture by guiding complex initiatives, mentoring architects, and aligning technology with business strategy to drive innovation and modernization across the...

Markham, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.