Tired of all-nighters? Worried the effort isn't worth the pay? Had enough philosophical debates about "creating a space to connect with nature" when all you really did was put a window in a wall? Well, whether you're ready to leave Architecture today or you're just flirting with the idea of changing majors, here's a list of money-making options you can pursue that you have already built some skills for.
In This Article:
- Artistic / Graphic Design | 9 Jobs
- Motion Design | 4 Jobs
- Other Design | 21 Jobs
- Architecture Related | 10 Jobs
- Public Speaking | 9 Jobs
- Real Estate | 5 Jobs
- Sales Jobs | 9 Jobs
- Hand Crafting | 8 Jobs
- Photography | 5 Jobs
- Construction | 9 Jobs
- Planning | 3 Jobs
- Teaching | 6 Jobs
- Writing | 2 Jobs
For You To Know...
How do you make money in America? The answer isn't just "get a job".
The answer is to provide value to someone else. If anyone will give you money, it's because it's worth it to them. When someone pays you to do a job, they're paying you for the time, skills, and effort that you contribute to the company. But there are other ways to provide value. Instead of making $20 for an hour of work, you could make $20 each time you promote an architecture project in your blog. Or $300 every time a song artist pays you for album cover art. Or $1,000 for each high-quality rendering you produce for a startup Architecture firm. With an open mind, you can turn any skill into a money-making machine.
100 Other Jobs for Architecture Students
Artistic / Graphic Design Jobs
01 | Album Cover Artist
Every single song album cover you've ever seen had to be designed and created by someone. Post your portfolio of art on social media and reach out to small-scale or local artists to provide your services for a fee. Cover art artists with a reputation can charge more than $1,000 per completed cover.
02 | Social Media Ad Designer
Businesses need someone to put together social media ad postings for them. They may have money and business knowledge, but they don't know the principles of composition and design like you do. Using your graphic skills to create compelling visuals that appeal to an audience is a valuable skill set to companies.
03 | Billboard Ad Designer
Somebody had to design that giant sign you read driving down the highway. It's a special expertise to know how viewing distance affects the readability of the advertisement. This is hard to book clients of your own, but you can do this job for a marketing company that owns billboards.
04 | Digital Artist for Commission
This is a hustle, but it can be lucrative if you push it. Using software like Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop, you can produce digital images that people pay you to create for them. At first, you'll be drawing people and their dogs for cheap, but as you build a following and grow your talent, you can draw anything that interests you and sell prints online in large volume.
05 | Logo Designer
A brand without a logo might as well not exist. Using graphic design software like Adobe Illustrator, you'll be able to design a logo and even an entire branding identity for a company. With additional 3D rendering software, you can visualize what their store and products would look like with their new logo on it.
06 | Hand Sketches for Commission
This is just like Digital Artist for Commission (#4), but you are making hand-drawn sketches instead of Digital art. This is a competitive field, but if you have talent and share your process and tips, you could become well-known for what you do and command a high price for your work.
07 | Graphic Designer
You can work for someone or use a website like Upwork or Fiverr and work for yourself. Graphic Designers are masters of composition and know how to make graphics that evoke the desired reaction from the viewers. Magazine companies, advertising companies, website developing companies, and more need the talents of a graphic designer.
08 | Muralist
Many Architecture Students can paint and have a creative eye for opportunity. With those skills, why not cover buildings with your art instead of designing them? A muralist usually can command thousands of dollars per art piece and they have the added perk of seeing their art publicly displayed all over the town they live in.
09 | Portfolio Designer / Mentor
If you're an Architecture Student that doesn't dread the thought of putting together a portfolio, you've probably got a pretty good handle on the process. You can market that skill to other students who don't want to make a portfolio but need one to get a job. They give you money, and you give them a portfolio or help them develop theirs.
Motion Design Jobs
10 | 2D Animation
There will always be a demand for simple 2D animated graphics. They're the oldest and simplest form of animation and their familiarity makes them a popular choice for brands trying to build trust and communicate easy of use. Using skills you've developed in Adobe software like Illustrator and After Effects, you can jump right into your first commissioned project.
11 | 3D Animation
3D Animators use a wide variety of computer software that would be fairly easy for an Architecture major to pick up. Many companies that are selling physical products need 3D animated videos to boost excitement for the innovative features of their product. There is a rapidly growing demand for these skills and it pays well.
12 | Video Design
Youtube intros are the best example. Many Vloggers know how to film themself talking, but they don't know how to make an exciting intro video, or how to create a film style that defines their brand. Many Architecture students put together video presentations for their designs and could build a career out of this if it's something they're passionate about.
13 | Video Editing
Admittedly, there's a bit of overlap between the last job and this one. But, video editors specialize in being able to put together an entire video. Raw video recordings are sent to a video editor, and they cut the videos up and stitch them together to produce a much more interesting and professional feeling video. Architecture students familiar with Adobe products can pick up Adobe Premiere Pro CC and Adobe After Effects quickly and start making money from day one.
General Design Jobs
14 | 3D Objects Design
Any company that creates digital products (video games, websites, animations, VR experiences, etc.) needs people who can model objects in 3D design software. Architecture Students are very strong 3D computer modelers. You can work for yourself or for a company and it's usually a lot of fun.
15 | Clothing Designer
Architecture Students ultimately learn how to think like a designer, a skill that can be applied across many fields of design. If you have always had an interest in fashion, you can start your own clothing brand or apply for clothing designer positions with companies that already have built a brand. Could you be the next Louis Vuitton designer?
16 | Shoe Designer
Tinker Hatfield is considered one of the greatest sneaker designers of our generation. He has an impressive record of successful Nike shoe designs and has become wealthy off of his passion. His degree? A Bachelor's in Architecture. There's room for more successful shoe designers in this world.
17 | Furniture Designer
Some Architecture Students are more fascinated by the little details that define a space. Furniture Design is a move some of the most famous Moden Architects made while still designing Architecture. Look at Herman Miller's website if you don't believe you can make a lot of money designing furniture.
18 | Product Designer
Product Designers specialize in designing specific products (like a Keurig coffee maker or a water bottle for example). Detail-oriented Architecture Students would find the balance of function and beauty in product design satisfying. You can work for a company or work for clients yourself and put your 3D modeling, 2D sketching, and design skills to use.
19 | Sound Engineer
Sound Engineers create, edit, and produce audio tracks. The majority of sound engineers work with song artists, but there are more options for someone who works in this field. Architecture students can use their design skills and ability to learn computer software quickly to design audio instead of architecture.
20 | Conceptual Car Design
Nobody wants to drive an ugly car. Car manufacturers need people who have a good grip on design to produce beautiful concept designs for their cars. Architecture students learn how to design for both beauty and function, balancing the experience of exterior and interior. These skills are essential for a conceptual car designer.
21 | Jewelry Designer
Jewelry Designers need a high level of attention to detail. The work demands creativity, artistic sensibility, and the ability to handcraft at a small scale. These are skills commonly found among Architecture Students and if Jewelry is of interest, it's something you can do working for yourself.
22 | Video Game Designer
Video Game Designers put simply design the experience of a game. Everything from visuals to storyline to the rules of reality in the game. Architecture Students can use skills of 3D modeling software, creativity, and general design to build a career in this field. You can work for yourself or for a company and the demand is growing.
23 | Virtual Reality Designer
VR Designers develop creative and immersive worlds for people to experience using VR technology (like VR goggles). Architecture Students use 3D modeling software and rendering software that is often just a step away from virtual reality modeling. It's a growing field and is likely the future of the digital realm.
24 | Lighting Design
Creative and elegant lighting fixtures are high-value items and lighting manufacturers are willing to pay people to design them. Architecture students are already designing the buildings that the lights go in, and they can bring their general design skills into the field of lighting design with relative ease.
25 | Stage / Set Designer
Set designers basically design spacial experiences, just like Architects. They design stage sets for plays and ultimately try to ensure that the setting for the scene captures the right feeling. Architecture students often design interior spaces and know how to tell a story through their designs, skills that can build a career for them in Set Design.
26 | Textile Designer
Every couch you've ever seen is finished in some kind of material. The appearance and feel of that fabric were designed by a textile designer that works for a textile distributor. Everything from the rolls of fabric at Walmart to the exclusive print only used on luxury Louis Vuitton bags was designed at some point. Architecture Students can use their general design, creativity, and composition skills to build a career as a textile designer.
27 | Packaging Designer
Packaging Designers work with companies to extend their branding through their product's packaging. This field is a balance between beauty and function and creativity is always in demand. Architecture Student's understanding of sustainable materials, creative design, and functional design all make them viable candidates for a career in this field.
28 | Character Design
Character design is a job all on its own. Whether it's for books, animated cartoons, 3D animation, commercials, or even movies, not everyone has the talent to create interesting characters. Architecture Students can use skills of creativity, design software, and narrative to create characters that evoke the right emotions from viewers.
29 | System Design
System design is a broad term to cover all jobs that provide the service of organization: Product distribution systems, file management systems, and home organization systems to name a few. Architecture Students learn how to organize a floor plan within a logical system of proximity (like it makes sense that the coat closet is by the front door, not in the kitchen). Architecture Students have the foundation for a career in System design.
30 | Website Design
Website designers create the experience of a website for companies. They think through everything from the system of traffic flow to the color palette and functionality. It's becoming more common for Architecture Students to build a website for their portfolio, so why not sell those skills to those who need your services?
31 | UX Designer
UX is short for "User Experience". These designers design and tailor the experience of using software or apps. They focus on optimization and making the app easier to use. Architecture Students can pick up design software like Canva very quickly and apply their general design skills in a UX Design position.
32 | Industrial Designer
Industrial Designers are like product designers (#18), but they are more likely to tackle the technical and business side of the work as well. This a field of design that really takes an integrated design approach that merges many different fields of knowledge. Architecture Students studio projects develop the skillset of working across different disciples to complete a project, so this is a fairly simple transition for them.
Architecture Related Jobs
33 | Arch Viz Animations
An architecture firm or other client pays you to produce a video of their 3D-modeled design.
They may not have anyone in-house with the skillset, or they want a higher quality than they can produce on their own. So they pay you to do this. If you have an efficient process, you can make a killing.
34 | Arch Viz Images
You can either work for yourself or take a job doing this at a company that's already bringing in customers. Depending on the quality of the renderings, some companies will pay $3,000 or more per high-quality image produced. Think about how long it takes you to make one image, and then tell me how much money you could be making per year.
35 | Extreme Conditions Specialist
Still pursuing Architecture, you can become a specialist in Extreme Conditions. Examples of projects in this category would be research centers in Antarctica, cliff-edge homes, space Architecture, and more.
36 | Historic Preservation Specialist
Within Architecture, you can specialize in Historic Preservation. Many historic districts have extra regulations or codes and companies will often hire a consultant that can help guide them through the process. You can also work for a firm that specializes in this kind of work.
37 | Code Specialist
Most Architecture Students see code as the enemy of creativity, but some students are fascinated by the world of building code. If that's you, within the field of Architecture you can specialize in building code knowledge and you can even start a consulting firm and make great money.
38 | Architecture Technology Specialist
Architecture Students usually learn about technology in school that is a decade away from becoming industry standard (there are still firms that use AutoCAD instead of Revit to prove my point). If you dig in and keep the edge on knowing new technology, companies are willing to pay significant dollar amounts for you to teach them the new technology and help them understand how to use it to their advantage.
39 | Naval Architecture
A lot of Students forget that most boats are just architecture that floats. There are of course a few extra things to consider, but it's such a fascinating and exciting field to work in. If you find it interesting, look for a firm that primarily does naval architecture and you're on your way.
40 | Architecture Philanthropist
A philanthropist is usually someone who donates money to causes that improve the lives of others, but you can donate your time, effort, energy, and resources too. If you want to see a change in the world of Architecture, there's no one better to make it happen than you. If your ideas are strong enough, people will pay you to come to their city and create that change where they are.
41 | Landscape Architecture
If you would rather use plants as your design canvas than building materials, this could be a good fit for you. Pay is comparable to architecture and the skillset is similar enough to make this a fairly easy career shift.
42 | Urban Planner
Urban planners work at a macro scale. A good comparison is Architects are playing the Sims and Urban planners are playing Sim City. They plan the future development of cities as opposed to planning out one site in the city. Urban planners are often play a huge role in building code regulation and therefore regulate the parameters that buildings are designed within.
43 | Interior Designer
Many Architecture Students prefer to get lost in the finishes that will define the experience of their clients. It's possible to move into Interior Design with relative ease if you have an Architecture degree, so if it makes you happy, go for it.
44 | Paint Specialist
Working for a company like Sherwin Williams, people will book consulting appointments with you so that you can tell them what color paint they should use in their home. It sounds crazy that people are looking for expertise on something so specific, but this career exists and has a low barrier to entry for Architecture Students
Public Speaking Jobs
45 | Public Speaker
Architecture Students get up and present ideas to groups very often during their degree, so public speaking becomes a familiar skill. Universities, companies, and more will pay people to come and speak on subjects they know about. Architecture Students learn about some of the freshest design strategies and hottest new ideas, you might as well travel and get paid to tell people what you're excited about. It's a fun lifestyle and there's no ceiling on earnings.
46 | Architecture Youtube Channel
Don't let a scarcity mindset keep you from pursuing this opportunity. There's plenty of room for your personality in the Architecture video realm. You can speak about anything that interests you in Architecture. Over time, you'll build a following and you'll be able to monetize your channel and make revenue from it monthly.
47 | Architecture Podcast
If you don't want to be on screen, then remove the screen from producing content. You can start an architecture podcast. You can make money running ads just like you can on Youtube, but the real value here is the networking opportunities. You wouldn't believe the kind of people you'll meet trying to bring them onto your podcast. Just knowing the right people can open doors you don't even know exist yet.
48 | Social Media Stylist
Even as a Student, you know more about home decor and design than the average person walking around. If you present yourself as someone who has training in the field of design, people will value your advice in social media posts. Once you build a following, you can monetize your page by promoting specific products that you trust and booking virtual consulting appointments.
49 | Philosopher
Architecture students get exposed to so many philosophical ideas about what's good for people. The ability to think abstractly and then get specific again is a skill a lot of students don't know how to monetize. Start sharing your philosophical ideas, write them down, post them, and stay consistent. You could make significant money just off of sharing your ideas with people who are looking to be inspired.
50 | Politician
You don't have to be the governor of your state to be involved in politics. Politics just means you hold a position of authority and make decisions for the public, and people with an Architecture background make a good fit for this role. You work with municipalities in the permitting process and make important connections while also having to know the desires of the general public that you're designing for.
51 | Theoretical Architect
If you know how to provoke a meaningful discussion with a design that hasn't even been built, you can go on tour and present to architecture schools. You can also share your ideas on social media and eventually monetize them. As an Architecture Student, almost everything you do is theoretical architecture so you're well-equipped to get started.
52 | Architecture Social Media Promotion
This is a lazy hustle but can become a money-making machine if you're consistent. It's lazy because you don't create any content of your own, you just reshare and promote other people's work. When the page gets popular enough, you start charging for a feature on the page. Start with $5 per posting and keep raising the price as the page grows. Architecture Students have an eye for good design and would kill it doing this.
Real Estate Jobs
53 | Real Estate Developer
This is a career shift for those Architecture Students who want to take on the financial risk of their designs in hopes of making all the money from their designs. Architecture Students can actually sit in full control of what things are seen as "worth it" to spend money on in a design. Real estate development is a combination of finance and architecture and probably has the highest earning potential of everything on this list.
54 | Landlord
Most first-time home buyers can take advantage of a low interest rate when they buy their first property. $35,000 down and you could have a million-dollar property. Live in one unit, and rent out the other 3 units at a high enough monthly payment to cover the mortgage. Your property grows in value while you live in it rent-free. Then you can buy another property by borrowing against the equity you have in the first home. Or sublet apartment units as AirBnB's, whatever floats your boat.
55 | Fix and Flip Homes
If you know how to design a home from scratch, you know how to fix one that's in rough shape. Find a good deal, do the work yourself, and sell it for profit. Architecture Students quickly develop the knowledge to pursue this and Youtube is always there for you when you need it. All you need is some money to invest with.
56 | AirBnB Host
Architecture Students know how to pick furniture and finishes on a budget, and could make any rental unit AirBnB worthy. Find rental units in touristy areas and ask if the landlord is open to subletting as a short-term rental. Once you get a yes, lease the apartment, furnish it, take quality photos, and start making money.
57 | Appraiser
You can work for the city or a private appraisal firm. Appraisers give an official number that can be used to understand the value of your property with a detailed breakdown of what factors contribute to or take away from the value of a property. Architecture Students can develop a good grip on what makes their designs more valuable if they have experience in appraising.
Sales Jobs
58 | Design Competition Host
Every semester of Design Studio, Architecture Students respond to a design prompt. If you can write your own exciting design prompt, you can promote it as a design competition and charge for competition submissions. Offer financial prizes and physical trophies for first, second, and third place to peak more interest.
59 | ATM Investor
Architecture Students can look at a floor plan and tell you what the circulation in the space looks like. They can use that skill to identify peak traffic areas for ATM placement. It only takes a couple grand in the bank to get your first ATM. If you place it correctly, you can use the revenue from the first ATM to buy your next one and keep building from there.
60 | 3D Printing Services
There is growing demand for 3D printed models for people who don't want to buy a 3D printer for themself. When I was in college, I needed my final model printed quickly and the school 3D printers were full, so I paid a private company $60 to print a simple model for me. It's a growing industry and now's the time to get in.
61 | Product Sales
Architecture Students learn the art of persuasion every time they get in front of the class and try to convince their audience of the design choices they've made. If you can sell your hot glued model to your classmates, you can sell products to customers. This job involves commission, so you get a cut every time you sell the product. The more you sell, the more you make so earnings are basically unlimited.
62 | Appointment Setting
Use your Architecture Student communication skills with your ability to respond to a client's demand to penetrate this field. People in the business of Sales are willing to pay good money for someone who can book them a meeting with a hot lead. You get paid just for setting up the meeting, and depending on the agreement, you can get even more if the meeting ends in a sale.
63 | Marketing
Marketers have a surprising amount of overlap with Architects. They have to understand both their client's goals and what the general public wants and bridge the gap between the two. They have to take a client's raw dreams and design something that satisfies them. If you have a special interest in marketing, take the chance, it has the potential to pay out much better.
64 | Architecture Product Vendor
Architecture product vendors build networking connections in the field and sell building products to architecture firms. If an Architect specs their product in their drawings, then they get a commission off that sale. Most of their time is spent giving presentations about their products and answering questions from potential clients and this kind of work has high earnings potential.
65 | Solar Sales
Architecture Students of today learn about solar systems. Government Tax credits combined with marketing pressure on consumers to reduce their carbon footprint have ripened the public to be receptive to the idea of buying solar panels for their homes. This can be lucrative work because each sale can bring in $3K and up depending on your commission percentage and the size of the solar array the client needs.
66 | Affiliate Marketing
Architecture Students that build a website for their portfolio are already building the skills they need to be Affiliate Marketers. Companies will give you a personal link to their website or products and they will give you a commission every time someone buys a product after using your link. You don't have to create demand for their product, you just connect them with people who already want their product.
Crafting Jobs
67 | Jewelry Maker
Architecture Students know how to craft accurate scale models with intricate detail. It's a similar skill set when making jewelry. Take your artistic creativity and hand-crafting skills to the next level and build a sustainable Jewelry business.
68 | Scale Model Maker
You already know how to do it, so why not get paid to do it? If you like making scale models of buildings, companies pay good money for a quality scale model of their building. Even Ikea often has a scale model of their warehouse near the entrance. You can work for yourself or find a company that offers a job doing this work.
69 | Potter
Architecture Students learn how to understand and design the form of buildings, and the principles of form design can be applied to pottery. Open a store, create a website, take pictures, market to an audience, and make money. Architecture students are well equipped to create unique and objectively beautiful ceramic pieces that will also complement architectural space.
70 | Sculptor
This is an opportunity for Architecture Students for the same reasons becoming a potter is. Pottery has the added value of being a useful product, but sculpting can usually command a higher price because the value of art is subjective. You're going to want to make connections with art dealers if you're going to make money in this field, but it can certainly be done.
71 | Carpenter
Most Architecture Students become very familiar with wood as modeling material. Both intricate detail and large-scale design with wood develop a skill set that can lead to a career as a carpenter. Carpenters can make beautiful artistic carvings or put together an expertly crafted mass timber structure for a project or design and make furniture, the possibilities are only as limited as your imagination.
72 | Blacksmith
You can work with metal and create beautiful custom elements for architectural projects. A blacksmith that also has an Architecture Background is likely to produce some of the most beautiful work and can really elevate a space. The custom home building industry is strong enough to support more people in this space.
73 | Welding
Some architecture students learn how to weld during their time in school. If you find it to be a field of interest, welders make good money and work a pretty badass job. Demand is high enough to support more welders and you can pave your own way in life once you develop a reputation for high-quality work.
74 | Restoration Work
One skill Architecture Students forget they have is the ability to see potential. Restoration work is one of the most satisfying and rewarding hands-on jobs there are. Cars, furniture, homes, clothes, paintings, and more are all examples of things you could restore. The end product is more valuable than it was when you bought it, so that's where the money is made.
Photography Jobs
75 | Virtual Tour Photographer
When you shop for an apartment and they have a "virtual tour" or "3D Tour", those are made using a special camera that costs about $350. You buy the camera and then offer it as a service to set those up for apartment complexes, real estate agents, and more. People who are dealing in real estate have little time and are willing to pay someone to take care of little, but important tasks like this.
76 | Architecture Photographer
Most Architecture Schools offer a class in Architecture Photography, but you can learn everything you need to know on the internet for free. The easiest way to make money doing this is to take high-quality real estate photos for property listings, but it's not as exciting as catching a weathered barn peaking out of the rolling fog in the hills of Ireland. But, you can make good money taking pictures of new builds and real estate listings.
77 | Photographer
You don't have to specialize in Architecture photography. Architecture Students learn the rules of composition and have artistic creativity in their bones, so this is a legitimate career opportunity that is worth considering. With the internet growing at a rate faster than ever, the need for photo documentation is at an all-time high.
78 | Product Photographer
Architecture Students are creative and know how to frame their projects for presentation renderings so that the project is looking its best. Product photography is a fun field that can pay unreasonable well if you're booking enough clients. Every luxury perfume, new tech product, and innovative shoe design will need photos that elevate the idea of having the product.
79 | Photo Documentation
Some Architecture Students just like taking pictures and also have really good organization skills. Construction companies are an excellent example of a business that just needs people to take pictures of things as they're being done just for documentation purposes.
Construction Jobs
80 | Estimator
For Architecture Students that take a particular interest in the cost of Architecture, there is no better way to get a grip on the numbers than being a project estimator. Estimators are responsible for putting together the budget cost schedule for a design project. They work a very important job for a design firm and usually get paid well if they're good.
81 | Construction Management
Architecture Students who find themselves fascinated by the construction process can make good money in the field of construction management. This role directs and oversees construction projects from the first bit of moved dirt to the final product. The job has ups and downs depending on how much work the company can successfully bid for, and how the economy is doing.
82 | Electrician
Electricians are the people who actually install the electrical equipment that Architects and Engineers specify in the drawing set. They have to know how to read architectural drawings as well as how to install the necessary components. They also fix electrical systems that aren't functioning properly. Architecture Students who find themselves extra interested in the electrical components of building should consider this career option.
83 | Flooring
You can specialize in installing flooring. Flooring specialists are always in demand and those who do quality work are highly coveted and can command a higher price. Most of the work will be in residential or commercial renovation projects and there can be good money if you can keep your schedule booked.
84 | Handyman
Some Architecture Students would rather fix buildings than design them. Everything from swapping out old appliances to fixing leaky roofs, a handyman helps people who either can't or won't do it themselves. Some people make over $100K per year working for themself and it's rewarding work.
85 | HVAC
Use the knowledge of buildings you've developed and apply it to installing heating and cooling systems. HVAC specialists install and fix air circulation systems, most often those related to heating and cooling. As with most industries, if you do good work, you won't find it hard to find more clients.
86 | Building Inspector
Every Architecture project that gets build or resold needs to pass inspections to ensure the building is meeting safety requirements. Inspectors know all the early signs of building deterioration and can help prevent a disaster later on. Architecture Students can land a job in this field without changing degrees.
87 | Plumber
Plumbers get hands on experience with building water systems. They install and fix water heating and distribution systems. Plumbers can make good money because they often prevent water problems from escalating to more expensive damage, like a flooded house or rotting stick frame structure.
88 | Roofing
Roofers install roofing systems. It's simple to do but it's hard to do well. It's one of the most important components in a build since a building that keep keep you dry is next to useless. The whole point is to be inside, otherwise you don't need a building. If Architecture Students want to work with their hands and feel the reward of manual labor, this is a tough job that fits the bill.
Planning Jobs
89 | Event Planner
Architecture Students know how to think through the needs of a space and ensure that everything that needs to be there is there. That's a strong overlap with event planning. Event planners organize all the moving parts that go into an event: food, entertainment, schedule, guest lists, the stressed-out host, and more. Architecture Students have this skill set if the career interests them.
90 | Tour Guide
Use your organization and planning skills along with your knowledge of Architecture to become a tour guide. You'll be familiar with all the interesting things to see and do in town and you'll get to guide new people through those experiences time after time. You can start with what you know and build out a tour of the Architecture in your city.
91 | Exhibition Design
Temporary pop-up experiences, museum exhibitions, and product expos are all examples of experiences that need to be designed. Architecture Student design experiences all day long, and they are a good fit for this career. It's usually a lot of fun and you'll get to participate in a lot of exciting events if you take this job.
Teaching Jobs
92 | Tutor
No matter how little you may think you know, there is always someone who knows less than you. Help out younger Architecture students by giving them the advice and assistance you wish you had when you were in school. The easiest way to get started is to sign up with a tutoring program with your University.
93 | Assistant Instructor
If you connected well with a particular professor or excelled in a particular class, working as an assistant instructor can help you land a job after college. It also pays while you're in school and can ensure that the time you spend at work goes to deepening your understanding of Architecture.
94 | Design Instructor
Depending on how competitive your University's teaching positions are, you can land a job teaching lower-level studio classes than the one you're currently taking. This is a way to make some money and get more value out of your education. You can learn just as much from teaching a subject as you can from learning a subject. Most Architecture Students think they could run a studio better than their professor, so now's your chance.
95 | Sustainability Consulting
Once you know more about something than most people in the field do, you can open a consulting practice and people will pay you for your expertise. This is especially true for projects that have more complex code restrictions or environmental concerns that the company doesn't usually have to work with. Sustainability consulting is just one of many forms of this career choice.
96 | Software Masterclass
Are you a wiz with Rhino? Revit? How about Adobe products like Photoshop or Illustrator? You can start making money selling surface information on Youtube, and as your following grows you start making in-depth videos your viewers request and sell them as a masterclass series. This is very easy to start doing and the sooner you start teaching, the faster you'll get feedback and make higher-value videos.
97 | Design Consulting
Not everyone wants to hire an architect to design a whole project for them. Sometimes they just want some quick tips, some pointers, or some advice about what they should do next. Treat your design expertise like a lawyer and sell it by charging for consultation meetings. Start at $50 for an hour-long call and raise your prices as you build a reputation.
98 | Building Safety Consulting
Build safety consultants give quick, reliable answers to building safety questions from Architecture firms. The bulk of their work will come from clients having unique or complicated conditions in their projects that lead them to need more expertise on the subject. Building Safety specialists primarily master the knowledge of Building Code and OSHA laws.
Teaching Jobs
99 | Architecture Journalist / Critic
Most Architecture Students don't realize that the amount of reading and writing they've had to do to get a college degree usually makes them better at it than the general public. Start a blog writing about interesting and important topics in your own field and it can turn into a career for you. You can get paid to work for a publication/website or try to build a following of your own.
100 | Writer
Why just write about Architecture? Architecture Students are so well versed in being able to abstract ideas and communicate them to people who know nothing about them that they are already set up for success as a writer. With some creativity and a little practice, you can get paid for life off royalties from books and anything else you write.
Recap of Full List
1 Album Cover Artist
2 Social Media Ad Designer
3 Billboard Ad Designer
4 Digital Artist for Commission
5 Logo Designer
6 Hand Sketches for Commission
7 Graphic Designer
8 Muralist
9 Portfolio Design / Mentor
10 2D Animation
11 3D Animation
12 Video Design
13 Video Editing
14 3D Objects Design
15 Clothing Designer
16 Shoe Designer
17 Furniture Designer
18 Product Designer
19 Sound Engineer
20 Conceptual Car Design
21 Jewelry Designer
22 Video Game Designer
23 VR Designer
24 Lighting Design
25 Stage / Set Designer
26 Textile Designer
27 Product Packaging Designer
28 Character Design
29 System Design (organization specialist)
30 Website Design
31 UX Designer
32 Industrial Designer
33 ARCH VIZ animation
34 Arch VIZ Still images
35 Extreme Conditions Specialist
36 Historic Preservation Specialist
37 Code Specialist
38 Arch Tech Specialist
39 Naval Architecture
40 Architecture Philanthropist
41 Landscape Architecture
42 Urban Planner
43 Interior Design
44 Paint Specialist
45 Public Speaker
46 Architecture Youtube Channel
47 Arch Podcast
48 Social Media Stylist (Sharing Expertise)
49 Philosopher
50 Politician
51 Theoretical Architect
52 Arch Promo Page
53 Real Estate Developer
54 Landlord
55 Fix and Flip Homes
56 Airbnb Host
57 Appraiser
58 Design Competition Host
59 ATM Investor
60 3D Printing Services
61 Product Sales
62 Appointment Setting
63 Marketing
64 Architectural Product Vendor
65 Solar Sales
66 Affiliate Marketer
67 Jewelry maker
68 Scale Model Maker
69 Potter
70 Sculptor
71 Carpenter
72 Blacksmith
73 Welding
74 Restoration Work
75 Virtual Tour Photographer
76 Architecture Photographer
77 Photographer
78 Product Photographer
79 Photo Documentation
80 Estimator
81 Construction Management
82 Electrician
83 Flooring
84 Handyman
85 HVAC Systems
86 Inspector
87 Plumber
88 Roofing
89 Event Planner
90 Tour Guide
91 Exhibition Design
92 Tutor
93 Assistant Instructor
94 Design Instructor
97 Sustainability Consultant
96 Software Masterclass
95 Design Consulting
98 Building Safety Consulting
99 Architecture Journalist / Critic
100 Writer
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