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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$100K - $110K *

Shape the future of healthcare design by leading innovative projects, mentoring talent, and collaborating with diverse teams. Drive excellence in design while managing multiple projects from concept t...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $110K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative design solutions in healthcare and corporate projects. Collaborate with a diverse team to create impactful environments while mentoring junior talent and driv...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $105K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering advanced building technology systems. Oversee projects from initiation to completion, ensuring quality and coordination across disciplines while mentoring j...

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

$135K - $145K + $25K bonus + 401k, medical stipend, millage reimbursement, cellphone stipend, *

EHD is seeking an experienced Licensed Architect / Creative Project Manager to join our Salt Lake City studio. This is a senior, design-focused leadership role responsible for establishing and driving...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of commercial interiors by designing innovative spaces. Collaborate with clients and sales teams to deliver tailored furniture solutions using CET and AutoCAD, while managing complex...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of architectural projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring client satisfaction, managing budgets, and fostering trusted relationships throughout the project lifecycle...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful marketing submittals for diverse architectural projects. Collaborate with teams to manage the pursuit process, ensuring high-quality proposals and presentations that resonate with clie...

3 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Drive the development of comprehensive project manuals, collaborating with teams to ensure quality specifications and adherence to industry standards while mentoring junior staff and providing technic...

2 days ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Elevate security design by leading innovative architectural solutions that integrate safety into user experience and infrastructure. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver tailored security strateg...

3 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring compliance with design principles, budgets, and schedules. Utilize your expertise in architecture and construction management to d...

5 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing complex construction projects, ensuring compliance with budgets, schedules, and codes. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and oversee design and construction documen...

5 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you guide school districts in crafting effective solution strategies. Collaborate with sales and product teams to enhance educational outcomes through tailored technology soluti...

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3 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Unlock your potential as you lead multifamily and mixed-use projects from concept to construction, collaborating with a dynamic team to create impactful designs that enhance community living...

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

$99K - $136K *

Lead the charge in enhancing the end-to-end contracting process, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design user-centric solutions that integrate AI tools and improve workflows, ensuring a se...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$99K - $144K *

Bring your expertise to enhance the contracting process through design, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create a seamless user experience across AI-powered tools and workflows, while main...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$104K - $161K *

Transform your career by enhancing the contracting process through innovative design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create seamless user experiences that leverage AI tools and data insigh...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$112K - $135K *

Shape the future of data architecture by leading a team to design, implement, and optimize enterprise data solutions that drive business intelligence, analytics, and compliance in a secure environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality commercial and retail projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams through all project phases, ensuring timely execution and client satisfaction while...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform project delivery by leading commercial, retail, and grocery developments from concept to completion. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely, cost-effective execution while...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $102K *

Drive the successful delivery of commercial and retail projects, managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring alignment with client goals, budget, and quality standards from concept to completion...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to lead commercial, retail, and grocery projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality delivery through effective project management and collaboration with multidisciplinary...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading diverse teams to deliver high-quality commercial, retail, and grocery projects. Manage all phases from planning to execution, ensuring alignment with client goals and indus...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $230K *

Pioneer transformative AI solutions by leading a team to design and implement cutting-edge agent control architectures, enabling scalable AI capabilities for multi-agent systems...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to crafting intuitive UX designs for complex products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate user needs into engaging experiences, enhancing usability from...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative IT solutions; manage teams, optimize technology investments, and align strategic initiatives with business goals for enhanced client satisfaction and operation...

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  •   8 - 10 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.