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 *

Engage in architectural design management for newbuild and refurbishment projects, coordinating external teams and ensuring design intents align with brand values while promoting innovative solutions...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Transform ship design through effective management of complex projects, guiding cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve innovative, budget-conscious designs that meet brand aspirations whil...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine structural design by leading projects and teams, ensuring compliance with codes and standards. Utilize your expertise in steel, concrete, and masonry to deliver innovative solutions while me...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a Digital Enterprise Project Engineer, where you'll leverage your software development skills to enhance engineering projects, coordinate multidisciplinary efforts, and drive in...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining data architecture by integrating advanced analytics and AI. Lead the design of enterprise data environments, ensuring accuracy and security while collaborating with engin...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and management of enterprise data architectures, ensuring high-quality data integration and governance to support advanced analytics and AI initiatives across th...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock innovation by driving silicon-to-simulation correlation for HBM PHY test chips. Collaborate globally to define architectures and mentor engineers, ensuring high-performance memory interfaces me...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $344K *

Transform AVIP and Virtual Bridge development by optimizing performance and enhancing software stacks. Collaborate with teams to innovate next-gen protocols and leverage AI for debugging, ensuring rob...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in multidisciplinary design delivery, coordinating teams and managing client relationships to ensure timely, high-quality project execution within budget and scope. Foster collaboratio...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $160K *

Drive your career forward by leading multidisciplinary design projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to innovate solutions while managing budgets and schedu...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$97K - $200K *

Transform enterprise architecture by leading digital workplace strategies, ensuring secure, scalable solutions across Microsoft 365 and AI technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enha...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Empower enterprise technology evolution by defining architecture principles and leading complex initiatives. Collaborate across teams to translate strategy into actionable roadmaps, ensuring scalable...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Reimagine enterprise architecture by defining a multi-year technology roadmap, optimizing systems, and leading major initiatives across business applications, data analytics, and AI to drive growth an...

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate your career by leading the design and governance of our Workday ecosystem. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize HCM and Financials, ensuring a secure and scalable platform th...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Champion the future of architectural projects by leading teams through all phases, managing scope, budgets, and schedules while ensuring client satisfaction and project success in a dynamic, hybrid wo...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Take ownership of designing and implementing bespoke AI solutions, serving as a trusted technical advisor throughout the client journey. Collaborate with teams to enhance integration and optimize auto...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by partnering with us to design innovative solutions that bridge business strategy and technology. Lead enterprise architecture initiatives and drive digital transformation while c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$220K - $250K *

Lead the charge in enterprise data management by developing taxonomies, ontologies, and metadata strategies that enhance data interoperability and governance. Collaborate with key stakeholders to driv...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to influence the design and execution of innovative corporate and civic projects, driving collaboration while ensuring quality and efficiency across all phases of design and constr...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of design by leading complex corporate and civic projects. Collaborate with teams to develop innovative solutions across all design phases while ensuring high-quality project document...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of architectural design by leading multidisciplinary teams on complex corporate and civic projects, ensuring high-quality documentation and innovative solutions throughout all design...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of design by leading technical efforts in architecture projects. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful corporate and civic projects through innovative solutions and rigorous doc...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Elevate user experiences by designing seamless solutions for last-mile delivery. Engage in all project phases, transforming concepts into functional designs grounded in research and data. Collaborate...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $170K *

Elevate your career as a Cloud Architect, leading teams to design and implement innovative cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Drive client success through technical expertise and strategic cl...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading cloud architecture projects, guiding teams, and delivering innovative solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Engage with clients to meet their business needs while mentoring...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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.