Zürich
Design Architect (m/f/d)
- 28 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 115 000 - 120 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 8001 Zürich
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Design Architect (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF115,000 - 120,000Form and function tailored to measure – our Rocken partner understands architecture as a holistic task. As an established architecture and general planning company, they realise demanding projects from the first sketch to handover. The spectrum ranges from educational buildings to infrastructure projects to complex research facilities. The team always keeps the magical triangle of schedule, cost and quality in view. The focus is on bespoke solutions that respond to the individual wishes of clients. Project management, design, planning and construction management seamlessly interlock. The Rocken partner relies on poetic pragmatism: even with complex requirements, targeted, sustainable solutions are created. Digital innovation shapes the working method. Ready to help shape building culture with reliability and vision? Then we look forward to connecting you with our Rocken partner.
Role:
On behalf of a client, we are seeking an experienced professional for architectural conception, competition planning and development of demanding building projects in an established Swiss architecture and general planning environment. You will take a central role in developing high-quality architectural designs, managing complex competition procedures and creatively elaborating early project phases. The focus is on independent design development, conceptual leadership of interdisciplinary planning teams and integration of urban planning, functional, structural and economic requirements. The position combines demanding architectural design and strategic project development with close collaboration with design management, clients, specialist planners and external experts.
Responsibilities:
Independent development of demanding architectural and urban planning concepts for complex building projects and architectural competitions
Conceptual leadership and handling of competition entries, study commissions and test planning from the initial design idea to full submission
Analysis and interpretation of complex spatial programmes, usage requirements and urban planning conditions to develop viable architectural concepts
Preparation of feasibility studies, variant analyses and architectural potential analyses considering building law, economic efficiency and sustainability
Structuring and management of demanding design processes including milestone planning, task coordination and quality assurance
Creative and professional leadership of interdisciplinary design teams as well as coordination of architects, specialist planners and external experts
Further development of architectural concepts across the SIA phases of preliminary studies, preliminary design and construction design
Preparation and review of floor plan, section, façade and volume studies including material and design concepts
Integration of sustainability, energy and economic requirements into architectural conception and early project development
Ensuring the constructive and technical feasibility of design concepts in coordination with structural engineering, building services and building physics
Creation and quality assurance of competition presentations, visualisations, plan representations and decision-making documents using common CAD, 3D and presentation tools
Presentation and professional representation of architectural concepts to clients, competition juries, authorities and internal decision-making bodies
Qualifications:
Completed architecture degree ETH/FH (Master or equivalent) with several years of professional experience in architectural design in Switzerland
Proven experience in independent development and management of architectural competitions, study commissions, test planning and early project phases
Sound knowledge in architectural conception, urban planning, spatial programming and creative project development for complex building projects
Experience in professional leadership of design teams as well as coordination of interdisciplinary specialist planners and external experts
Very good knowledge of Swiss SIA standards, building laws and approval procedures as well as sustainability and economic requirements in building construction
Very good user knowledge of common CAD, 3D modelling, visualisation and presentation software for competition and design projects
German language skills at C1-C2 level for design presentations, competition documentation and communication with clients and authorities; other national languages and English are an advantage
Benefits:
- Open corporate culture: Creative and open working atmosphere
- Interesting and varied activities/projects: Exciting and high-quality projects in the architectural environment
- Experienced and dynamic team: Familiar and dynamic team
- Flexible working hours: High degree of autonomy
- Good transport connections and accessibility: Centrally located workplace
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