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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$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing innovative engineering solutions for cabinet products. Lead and manage engineering projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize proces...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $231K *

Join a team that's designing robust data architectures for global markets. You'll own the data model, consent frameworks, and integration patterns, ensuring compliance with diverse privacy laws while...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$239K - $323K *

Architect a transformative design strategy that enhances customer journeys, driving engagement and retention across product lifecycles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the evolution of a cutting-edge design system, bridging Figma and production code. Take ownership of component design and implementation, ensuring seamless integration and scalability while s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Take ownership of the design system by managing Figma components and production code, ensuring seamless integration between design and engineering while evolving the system for future AI capabilities...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $94K *

Collaborate with the Architecture team to design and oversee public and private projects, from schematics to construction. Engage with clients to deliver innovative architectural solutions while ensur...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $173K *

Join a team that's redefining API integration by leveraging your expertise to guide customers in automating service processes. Collaborate with technical sellers and enhance API adoption through effec...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful civil engineering projects by leveraging your expertise in grading and utility design. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality solutions while ensuring compliance with...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$210K - $300K *

Transform the future of data architecture by leading the design and implementation of scalable big data solutions, ensuring data integrity and optimizing management processes to meet business objectiv...

North Carolina, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$165K - $235K *

Join a team that's redefining big data solutions by architecting scalable, high-performance data systems. Lead cross-functional collaborations to optimize data integrity and management processes while...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$210K - $300K *

Transform the future of data architecture by leading global strategies, advising executives, and driving innovation in data engineering and AI. Shape enterprise-scale solutions and mentor a community...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of our technical infrastructure. As an IT Architect, you'll evaluate and enhance existing technologies, lead critical projects, and advise leadership on innovativ...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and enhancing technical infrastructure, evaluating emerging technologies, and advising leadership on strategic initiatives to drive performance and cost efficiency in a r...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and enhancement of technical infrastructure, identifying improvement opportunities, and advising leadership on emerging technologies to drive efficiency and inno...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $140K *

Champion project success by leading site development initiatives, managing budgets, and fostering client relationships. Oversee project teams, ensuring quality and timely delivery while identifying gr...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion project success by leading teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring innovative design solutions. Drive collaboration across disciplines while mentoring staff and embodying the firm...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing complex operational workflows that enhance service delivery and client experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement...

Johnson City, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion your career by leading architectural projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative, community-focused designs while ensuring technical excellence...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Support and coordinate architectural projects by liaising between teams, ensuring alignment with design standards and market needs, while driving timely delivery and maintaining effective communicatio...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$140K - $190K *

Transform healthcare data architecture by designing a scalable, agent-ready data ecosystem that integrates diverse data sources for real-time AI access across hospital networks...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $190K *

Join our team to architect data solutions that accommodate diverse clinical, genomic, and imaging data. You'll streamline access for AI agents while ensuring high availability and scalability across h...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $190K *

Shape the future of healthcare data by architecting seamless data environments that empower multi-modal access and real-time insights, ensuring high availability and performance across expansive hospi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in architecting a scalable healthcare data ecosystem, integrating diverse datasets for real-time clinical application while ensuring performance and integrity across hospital networks...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $165K *

Drive design innovation and modernization efforts by evaluating and coordinating engineering designs, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with technical specifications in a collaborative envir...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $96K *

Innovate systems design and implementation, ensuring optimal performance and client satisfaction through technical support, programming, and commissioning of integrated security and audio-visual syste...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.