As an architectural designer, you'll perform many of the same tasks as an architect but at a pre-professional status. The main difference between an architectural designer and an architect is that an architectural designer doesn't complete an apprenticeship or become licensed.
You might design homes, offices, university buildings and healthcare centers. Job duties include marketing, consulting with clients for new and existing projects, estimating project costs, designing structures and preparing scaled drawings. You might also direct other workers, visit worksites and manage contracts.
Currently, the trend in the field is turning toward sustainable/green design services. As a green architectural designer, you would use sustainably derived building materials and incorporate design features that conserve energy and water as well as reduce waste generation.