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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Elevate your career by overseeing architectural design and construction documentation for diverse projects. Engage in multidisciplinary coordination and technical oversight while ensuring compliance w...
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Join a team that's shaping impactful Higher Education and Historic Preservation projects. Collaborate with clients, mentor emerging talent, and influence office culture while driving growth in a dynam...
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Project Architect / Project Manager
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Seeking a proactive Project Architect/Manager to lead complex institutional and mixed-use projects. Collaborate with diverse teams, enhance client relationships, and drive innovative design solutions...
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Principal Architect, Platform Architecture - FreeWheel
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Join a team that’s shaping innovative architecture solutions, impacting product designs through strategic guidance and scalable technical solutions on cloud-native platforms while balancing performanc...
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Principal Architect, Platform Architecture - FreeWheel
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Advance your career by shaping innovative architecture solutions that drive business success, ensuring seamless integration across products while enhancing performance, reliability, and cost efficienc...
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Principal Architect, Platform Architecture - FreeWheel
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Innovate as a key player in designing scalable solutions for complex Ad Tech systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate client needs into efficient architecture, driving technologic...
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Principal Architect, Platform Architecture - FreeWheel
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Lead the charge in developing architectural solutions to translate business needs into scalable designs within a cloud-native environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate while ens...
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Senior Project Designer/Architect - Health Market
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Lead innovative architectural design processes, manage large-scale projects, and build strong client relationships while mentoring team members to achieve exceptional results in a collaborative enviro...
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Architect, Agentic Engineering (MarTech)
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Transform how software and data products are built in Martech by leading the establishment of effective, safe, and reusable agentic engineering practices, enabling teams to innovate and deliver high-q...
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Drive end-to-end client success for strategic accounts by optimizing AI deployment and fostering relationships. Engage with diverse stakeholders while building scalable systems for enhanced client exp...
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Transform visual storytelling by designing engaging graphics and motion for social media campaigns. Collaborate with teams to create impactful content that resonates with diverse online audiences and...
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Transform visual storytelling by designing engaging graphics and motion for social media campaigns. Collaborate with teams to create impactful content that resonates with diverse online audiences, uti...
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Unlock innovative solutions as you design scalable, secure technology architectures that align with business goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to modernize systems and drive digital transformation...
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Champion innovative design solutions by leading projects, mentoring talent, and fostering a collaborative culture. Drive client relationships and ensure design excellence while integrating sustainable...
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Join our team to lead preconstruction efforts on large-scale commercial projects. You'll manage budgeting, scheduling, and team coordination, ensuring quality and efficiency in all estimation processe...
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Partner with us to lead enterprise architecture initiatives, ensuring scalable, secure, and resilient solutions that align with mission objectives. Collaborate with diverse teams to translate complex...
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Lead enterprise architecture initiatives, ensuring scalable, secure solutions align with mission objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into actionable d...
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Transform business outcomes by architecting innovative solutions across diverse technical domains. Collaborate with teams to tackle complex challenges, drive digital transformation, and mentor peers w...
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Engage as a Solutions Architect to drive innovative, value-driven services across diverse technical domains. Collaborate with teams to translate complex challenges into actionable solutions, enhancing...
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Drive innovative solutions by collaborating across technical domains to deliver value-driven services. Leverage architectural expertise and business acumen to tackle complex challenges and mentor team...
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Unlock potential by architecting innovative solutions that drive business outcomes. Collaborate across technical domains and lead complex projects while mentoring peers to enhance organizational value...
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Architectural Project Manager - Manufacturing/Industrial
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Elevate project execution by leading teams through all phases of design and delivery, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while managing schedules and budgets for manufacturing and industrial pro...
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Architectural Project Manager - Manufacturing/Industrial
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Drive your career forward as you lead project teams through all phases of design and delivery, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while managing schedules and budgets in a dynamic architectural...
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Architectural Project Manager - Manufacturing/Industrial
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Champion project success by leading teams through all phases of design and delivery. Manage schedules, budgets, and client relationships while ensuring quality and compliance with standards in a dynam...
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Architectural Project Manager - Manufacturing/Industrial
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Join a dynamic team as you lead architectural projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while managing schedules and budgets. Collaborate with stakeholders to del...
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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.