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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Lead the integration of design and construction teams to deliver coordinated, cost-effective designs. Drive advanced delivery models, ensuring project readiness and effective risk management while fos...
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Design Manager - Advanced Electronics
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Shape the future of secure mission systems by developing resilient architectures that ensure critical capabilities under constrained network conditions, leveraging expertise in systems engineering, cy...
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Join a team that's redefining enterprise architecture in financial services. Lead the design and governance of cloud infrastructure, ensuring alignment with business goals while fostering collaboratio...
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Help us drive creative excellence and operational effectiveness while leading a talented design team. You'll shape innovative design approaches, build client relationships, and ensure impactful outcom...
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Shape creative excellence and operational effectiveness by leading a design team, fostering innovation, and building strong client relationships to drive agency growth and deliver impactful design sol...
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Lead the design of scalable, secure software architectures that drive business strategy. Collaborate across teams to implement best practices, mentor developers, and ensure compliance with industry st...
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Join a team that's redefining cloud solutions by leveraging your Google Cloud expertise. Collaborate with presales teams and lead implementation projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives w...
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Architect innovative solutions for enterprise planning, driving strategy and implementation of Workday Adaptive Planning. Collaborate with finance and HR to enhance budgeting, forecasting, and reporti...
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Unlock potential by leading innovative interior design projects, managing scope, quality, and client relations. Collaborate with teams to create cohesive designs and deliver comprehensive construction...
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Partner with us to manage complex technology projects, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and client satisfaction. Lead a team, drive business development, and navigate project phases from design to...
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Optimize project execution by managing complex technology initiatives, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while leading a team and fostering strategic partnerships...
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Join a team that's driving technology projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while leading a dedicated project management team in a dynamic...
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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.