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Architect

Design spaces that combine utility, beauty, and regulation.

Architects develop concepts, plans, and technical documentation for buildings and environments that work for people and place.

Typical salary band
$70k - $150k
Profile intensity
58.5

Typical tasks

  • Develop concepts and design packages
  • Coordinate planning and technical documentation
  • Align client needs, budget, and regulations
  • Review site progress with engineers and contractors

A day in the role

  • Project briefing and concept development
  • Sketching, modeling, and BIM coordination
  • Client review and planning revisions
  • Site meeting and design issue resolution

Industries

  • Residential
  • Commercial
  • Urban design
  • Public sector
  • Sustainable design

Education paths

  • Architecture degree
  • Professional licensure
  • Practice experience
User profile
Career profile
Cognitive StylePeople FocusWork TempoStructure NeedCreativityTask ComplexityResponsibilityStress Resilience

Future outlook

Demand: Healthy in urban development, retrofit, and sustainability-led projects.
Trend: Climate resilience and adaptive reuse are shaping future practice.
Automation risk: Moderate

Profile by dimension

IndependenceTechnical
Cognitive Style74.2
People Focus41.42
Work Tempo41.12
Structure Need63.8
Creativity88
Task Complexity73.4
Responsibility48.72
Stress Resilience37.6

Core skills and strengths

Spatial designCAD/BIMClient communicationSystems thinkingPresentation
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