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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$67K - $115K *

Drive the design and evaluation of life safety systems, collaborating with sales and operations teams. Ensure compliance with codes while managing project specifications and delivering effective solut...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$67K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving the design and implementation of fire alarm and life safety systems. Collaborate with sales and operations teams to ensure compliance with codes while managing project spec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Elevate design excellence by leading complex projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with clients, manage budgets, and ensure timely delivery while fostering a results-driven team environme...

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

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by driving technology and innovation initiatives across all levels. Collaborate with leaders to implement scalable solutions that enhance project delivery, operational performance, an...

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

$125K - $150K *

Transform design leadership in telecommunications by enhancing processes, ensuring quality, and fostering team accountability. Drive operational excellence while delivering accurate, timely design pac...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$132K - $271K *

Transform client engagements by leading the commercial strategy for large to mid-sized GCC pursuits. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft compelling value propositions and ensure successfu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading architecture initiatives that shape innovative loyalty solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technology with business goals, ensuring robust and sc...

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise data architecture by designing and implementing frameworks that enhance data governance, integration, and accessibility, ensuring alignment with business strategies and compliance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Deliver innovative solutions by leveraging your expertise in project management, collaborating across teams, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and achieve organizatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Innovate scalable AI solutions by embedding within customer environments, translating business challenges into technical architectures, and delivering real-time applications using cutting-edge technol...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as you lead architecture initiatives, translating business needs into technical solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance enterprise solutions and drive strat...

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape innovative technology solutions by leading architecture activities that align with business needs and drive enterprise goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust architectur...

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead and innovate architecture activities to develop and manage solutions that enhance customer loyalty, ensuring alignment with business needs and architectural standards across multiple technology p...

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative loyalty solutions by architecting and guiding technology strategies that align with business goals, ensuring robust frameworks for future growth and operational e...

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and implementation of innovative solutions that enhance customer loyalty. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technology with business goals, ensuring robust architecture...

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading architecture initiatives that shape innovative technology solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align business needs with enterprise architecture, ensu...

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading architecture activities that shape innovative technology solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align business needs with enterprise architecture, ensuring r...

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading architecture initiatives that drive innovative loyalty solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technology with business goals, ensuring robust and sc...

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative solutions by architecting robust loyalty systems that align with business goals, ensuring seamless integration and governance across technology platforms to enhan...

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

$78K - $92K *

Unlock potential by supporting risk-based security planning and design. Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to create layered security strategies that enhance safety, usability, and architectural...

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

$105K - $155K *

Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-level solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to align technical architecture with business goals while ensuring security and performance standards...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Innovate how we design talent products, enhancing recruitment and culture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create high-quality solutions that utilize AI to improve the work environment and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in shaping intuitive AI-native enterprise products. As a senior designer, you'll tackle complex design challenges, collaborate closely with engineering, and elevate the craft of design...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Partner with us to lead the implementation of innovative solutions for our largest clients. Utilize your expertise to design and enhance digital workspaces, ensuring successful adoption and alignment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Empower clients by leading the implementation of innovative solutions, ensuring successful adoption and integration of Omnissa Workspace ONE. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive business outcomes...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.