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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Shape the future of technology solutions by leading architecture design, ensuring compliance, and driving innovation across cloud and infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance application mana...
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Project Architect - Healthcare
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Lead healthcare projects from design to construction, fostering client relationships and guiding multidisciplinary teams. Shape the growth of our Madison office while ensuring project alignment with c...
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Join a team that's redefining data architecture by leading innovative strategies and modernizing enterprise platforms. Collaborate with experts to drive impactful solutions that align data capabilitie...
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Elevate data architecture by leading modernization initiatives, designing innovative strategies, and aligning domain capabilities with business needs to drive impactful solutions for clients...
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Collaborate with project teams to develop and coordinate design and documentation, while mentoring junior staff and managing client relationships to deliver innovative architectural solutions and enga...
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Transform your career by leading design and documentation efforts, enhancing collaboration among project teams and clients while mentoring junior staff. Drive innovative architectural solutions throug...
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Champion innovative interior design solutions for commercial spaces, guiding projects from concept to occupancy while collaborating within a dynamic team and ensuring sustainability and excellence in...
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Join a team that's shaping the future of electrical engineering by leading innovative design projects. You'll guide a talented group in delivering high-quality solutions for complex installations whil...
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Transform architectural design by leading innovative projects across diverse sectors. Collaborate with clients and teams to create sustainable solutions while managing multiple projects and mentoring...
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Champion the future of Internet Security by designing innovative architectures for security products. Collaborate across teams to translate complex requirements into impactful solutions, enhancing cus...
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Champion innovative architectural solutions by leading cross-functional teams, coordinating projects through all phases, and ensuring compliance with codes while fostering a collaborative and sustaina...
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Lead the charge in coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality architectural projects, ensuring compliance and excellence through all phases while fostering collaboration and innovati...
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Lead the charge in managing complex projects from design to occupancy, ensuring collaboration among teams and adherence to client goals. Utilize your expertise in architecture and project management t...
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Manage architectural projects from concept to completion, ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards. Collaborate with clients and team members while mentoring junior staff to deliver...
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Join our team to shape innovative architectural solutions and ensure project success through collaborative efforts and strategic problem-solving. You'll tackle diverse assignments in a dynamic environ...
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Lead the charge in bridging Product and GTM teams, ensuring product innovations translate into customer success. This senior role requires collaboration across functions to enhance communication and l...
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Engage with us to elevate workplace design through innovative solutions. As a key contributor, you'll lead project documentation, collaborate with teams, and ensure design excellence while managing sc...
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Join a team that's dedicated to designing and managing station and parking facility projects. Oversee project compliance, budgets, and timelines while fostering stakeholder relationships and ensuring...
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Project Architect - K-12 Education Design
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Project Architect - K-12 Education Design
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Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team in project architecture. Drive impactful design for K-12 educational environments while mentoring emerging talent and ensuring project success through all...
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Contribute to innovative architectural projects, collaborating with designers from planning to construction. Ensure compliance with codes, manage documentation, and oversee tasks while shaping communi...
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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.