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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Collaborate with design teams to develop innovative architectural solutions, ensuring quality, budget, and timeline adherence while coordinating across disciplines throughout all project phases...
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Lead the charge in innovative healthcare design, managing multiple projects from concept to construction. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality architectural solutions while ensuring complian...
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Accelerate progress at the forefront of healthcare design, leading multiple projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring compliance with r...
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Lead the charge in delivering innovative healthcare design solutions, managing multiple projects from concept through construction. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with regulations and cli...
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Empower healthcare design by leading multiple projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with teams to develop innovative solutions, ensuring adherence to budgets and regulations while mentoring...
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Champion innovative design solutions by integrating AI into user experiences, driving product evolution through collaboration with cross-functional teams, and enhancing customer engagement across dive...
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Architect (Data Centers & Workplace) - Memphis
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Join a team that's redefining data center architecture by leading innovative design and execution of cutting-edge facilities. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver scalable, efficient solutions th...
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Unlock your potential as a Solutions Architect, driving client integrations and technical discoveries. Collaborate with teams to design and implement innovative solutions, ensuring seamless data integ...
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Architect (Data Centers & Workplace) - Memphis
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Lead the charge in designing and executing innovative data center solutions, collaborating across teams to ensure compliance and efficiency while managing complex projects that drive AI infrastructure...
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Drive impactful architectural design efforts while leading the production of construction documents. Collaborate on complex projects, mentor junior designers, and ensure quality and compliance across...
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The Technical Architect II at WalkMe is responsible for advising and establishing the infrastructure deployment, integration, and solution delivery for customers in complex technical environments. Thi...
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Join a team that's shaping user experiences from the ground up. As a Product Designer, you'll own the design process for web and mobile, creating intuitive products and a cohesive design system while...
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Champion innovative solutions by collaborating with clients to align IT capabilities with business goals. Leverage your expertise in enterprise architecture to drive strategic initiatives and optimize...
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Innovate landscape solutions by leading projects through all design phases, training junior designers, and collaborating with clients and stakeholders to shape sustainable environments that enhance co...
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Solutions Architect, Professional Services
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Champion customer success by architecting innovative cloud solutions, guiding impact through collaboration and technical expertise. Drive adoption and satisfaction by aligning solutions with strategic...
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Solutions Architect, Professional Services
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Champion technical solutions by collaborating with teams to design, deliver, and implement innovative architectures that empower customer success and drive satisfaction across diverse technological la...
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Elevate your career by leveraging automation and AI tools to develop data extraction and transformation techniques. Collaborate on creating frameworks for diverse data sets while enhancing security ar...
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Optimize enterprise-scale Active Directory environments by designing, implementing, and maintaining robust identity solutions. Ensure high availability, security, and compliance while integrating on-p...
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Lead the architectural vision for cloud-native services and public APIs, ensuring reliability and performance standards while driving cross-functional initiatives and mentoring engineers to achieve ex...
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Architect - Agentic AI, Cloud Transformation & Application Modernization - R01570510
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Shape the future of cloud transformation and application modernization by leading enterprise architecture initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive AWS solutions and AI integration...
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Elevate your career by driving enterprise architecture strategies that align technology with business goals. Lead transformative initiatives, establish frameworks, and influence decision-making to enh...
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Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by leading the migration of on-premises workloads to AWS. Collaborate with teams to build secure, automated environments while optimizing performance and cost...
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Join a team that's shaping innovative commercial interiors by leading design processes, mentoring talent, and fostering client relationships. Bring your expertise to a vibrant culture that values crea...
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Lead the charge in defining architectural standards and governance for a cutting-edge AI platform, ensuring scalable and maintainable solutions across diverse client engagements, while mentoring teams...
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Architectural Junior Project Manager
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Elevate project outcomes by managing architectural documentation and client relations. Collaborate with teams to ensure design integrity and compliance across all phases of construction, while driving...
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What is a Design Architect?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.