Senior Design Architect 80-100%

About the job

Itten+Brechbühl AG (IB) is a leading Swiss architecture and general planning company with over 100 years of experience in designing and implementing complex construction projects of various sizes. We employ around 400 staff across seven locations throughout Switzerland.

For our diverse and demanding projects at the Zurich location, we are looking for an experienced and passionate individual as

Senior Design Architect 80-100%

Job Description:

In this role, you will develop high-quality designs for architectural competitions and projects in close collaboration with internal and external teams, accompanying them from conception to further development. You actively contribute your design expertise in discussions, convincingly represent your design ideas, and take responsibility for complex project content. You have the ability to independently structure demanding design processes, further develop them in close exchange with the Head of Design, and drive them forward with high commitment. You impress through conceptual strength, communicative clarity, decisiveness, and the aspiration to combine excellent architecture with precise processes.

What we expect from you:

Completed architecture studies with several years of professional experience in the design field in Switzerland

High creative and conceptual understanding

Experience in developing and managing competitions, studies, test planning, and early project phases

Ability to translate complex tasks, programmes, and framework conditions into clear, viable, and convincing design concepts

Confident demeanour and the ability to present, represent, and further develop design ideas convincingly both internally and externally

High personal responsibility, decisiveness, and willingness to independently drive demanding architectural projects forward

Confident handling of clients, specialist planners, experts, and authorities in project development

Awareness of sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and constructive feasibility of architectural concepts with knowledge of applicable standards

Very good knowledge of common design, representation, and presentation tools

German language skills at C1-C2 level; additional knowledge of national languages and English is an advantage

What you can expect from us:

Approximately 70 team colleagues at the Zurich Schiffbau location

Creative and open working atmosphere

Exciting and high-quality projects in the architectural environment

High degree of creative freedom

Familiar and dynamic team

Central workplace and a nationwide network spread over 7 locations

Flat hierarchies, numerous events, and interesting training opportunities

Shape your future with us and become part of the IB family!