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 - $218K *

Champion the design and optimization of enterprise-level identity resolution solutions, ensuring a unified customer view across data touchpoints. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data quality...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Support digital transformation by designing innovative insurance solutions using InsureMO's API-first architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient s...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate scalable insurance solutions leveraging InsureMO's API-first architecture. Drive digital transformation by integrating AI capabilities across enterprise platforms, ensuring compliance and opt...

Jersey City, NJRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $113K *

Advance your career by driving project efficiency and collaboration within a dynamic design team. Leverage your expertise to manage schedules, resources, and communications, ensuring successful produc...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead and inspire project teams in delivering innovative designs for aviation and food & beverage spaces. Drive project success through collaboration, technical expertise, and client engagement while f...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving project success through effective management and collaboration. Oversee design projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality, adherence to budgets, and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and enhancing enterprise architecture to drive efficiencies and align business strategies, while influencing and guiding cross-functional teams through innovative solutio...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading the architecture and development of secure, scalable Java applications for mission-critical systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive modernization and cloud adoption...

Sterling, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $127K *

Lead the charge in technical development and coordination of architectural projects, ensuring quality and compliance from design through construction. Collaborate with teams and clients to resolve com...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Lead and grow the Healthcare practice by providing strategic guidance, fostering client relationships, and mentoring teams. Drive innovative design solutions for diverse healthcare projects while ensu...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading architectural sales initiatives for landmark projects. Collaborate with architects and contractors to drive specification-based proposals, ensuring our solutions are the pr...

3 days ago

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

$72K - $109K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming engineering concepts into precise structural designs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality drawings and models for diverse proj...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer the future of aerospace technology by designing and governing cloud-native architectures. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational capabilities and integrate AI solutions, driving innov...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative technology solutions that empower product engineering teams, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and modern practices in a regulated financial services...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of technology solutions by providing technical leadership and guidance to product engineering teams, ensuring alignment with architectural principles and promoting best practices in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Empower growth in the Federal Sector by leading major architectural projects. Collaborate with teams and clients to enhance project delivery, drive business development, and mentor future leaders whil...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform project delivery by leading multidisciplinary design coordination for complex industrial projects, ensuring seamless integration between clients, engineering teams, and external partners thr...

1 week ago

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

$179K - $318K *

Architect innovative data layer solutions, collaborating with teams to optimize performance and meet mission requirements in a dynamic Big Data environment. Lead design and development efforts while e...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $190K *

Take ownership of enterprise data architecture, guiding product decisions and Scrum teams. Drive scalable designs and measurable outcomes while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance Agile practic...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $225K *

Innovate data architecture solutions for national security. Lead design, collaborate with teams, and implement best practices using advanced analytics tools. Make a significant impact on data-driven i...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$137K - $233K *

Drive your career forward by leading data architecture strategy for Securities Services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize data landscapes, establish governance frameworks, and enab...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Oversee the management of architectural projects, ensuring successful outcomes through effective planning, risk management, and stakeholder collaboration across a diverse portfolio...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Drive the design vision for a groundbreaking enterprise software platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to simplify complex workflows and enhance user experiences while building and leading...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the enterprise data architecture strategy, ensuring scalable, secure, and accessible data solutions across diverse business units. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data quality and gover...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$155K - $190K *

Unlock the potential of enterprise-scale Generative AI solutions by leading architecture, design, and implementation efforts. Collaborate with clients to transform strategic objectives into scalable...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.