Zürcher Hochschule der Künste
Zürich
Design and Management Assistant with a Focus on Master and Research 50–80%, (m/f/d)
- 06 June 2026
- 50 – 80%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
About the job
The ZHdK is one of the largest and most diverse art universities in Europe, with around 2100 Bachelor’s and Master’s students. The study and research areas include Art Education, Design, Film, Fine Arts, Music, Dance, Theatre and Transdisciplinarity. Located in the heart of Zurich, ZHdK is a dynamic place where passionate people from over 75 countries work, study, teach, research and continue their education. The university includes numerous exhibition and performance venues where students’ project works are publicly presented.
The Interaction Design department explores interfaces and processes between people, technologies and spaces. We train designers who face the challenges of present and future realities – from climate change and social inequality to ecological justice. Our students and researchers work project-based, combining field research with iterative prototyping and aesthetic exploration, developing their own design and critical stance. With access to specialised labs such as the Physical Computing Lab and the Bio Lab, their work moves in areas including Embodied Interaction, Immersive Technologies, Biodesign, Multisensory Interaction, Responsive Environments and Critical Theory.
For the Interaction Design department in the Design faculty, we are looking for a
from 1 September 2026 a
The Interaction Design department explores interfaces and processes between people, technologies and spaces. We train designers who face the challenges of present and future realities – from climate change and social inequality to ecological justice. Our students and researchers work project-based, combining field research with iterative prototyping and aesthetic exploration, developing their own design and critical stance. With access to specialised labs such as the Physical Computing Lab and the Bio Lab, their work moves in areas including Embodied Interaction, Immersive Technologies, Biodesign, Multisensory Interaction, Responsive Environments and Critical Theory.
For the Interaction Design department in the Design faculty, we are looking for a
from 1 September 2026 a
Design and Management Assistant with a Focus on Master and Research 50–80%, (m/f/d)
Your tasks:
• You support the head of the department with central coordination tasks and
events (e.g. the Master diploma exhibition, conferences, research colloquia or
field research trips).
• You actively contribute to the development, preparation, implementation and follow-up
of teaching activities in the Master’s programme. In this role, you work closely
with the programme directors, gain insights into their diverse activities and
provide administrative, organisational and content-related support.
• You support the communication of the programme and the department internally
and externally (in English and German).
Your profile
We are looking for an independent, motivated and proactive individual with strong organisational and communication skills. You hold a completed Master’s degree in Interaction Design, Design, Media Art, Architecture, Humanities or Social Sciences, or a related field. You have a particular interest in the topics of Interaction Design, communication and design practice. Ideally, you have solid skills in design, methodological and technological implementation – for example in Physical Computing, Spatial and Immersive Interactions and Prototyping. Furthermore, you have a deep interest in research-based design practice and methods and are interested in didactic questions in the design field as well as in coordination and communication tasks. Very good oral and written proficiency in German and English complete your profile.
What you can expect from us
We offer you a varied and diverse role in the exciting and stimulating context of an internationally active art and design university. The assistant positions enable qualification in teaching and/or research. The position is limited to three years. An extension for a further year up to a maximum total duration of four years is possible. The employment conditions are governed by cantonal personnel legislation.
Your contacts for further information
Prof. Dr Karmen Franinović, (karmen.franinovic@zhdk.ch) Head of Department and MA Major Interaction Design Aleksandra Kulic (aleksandra.kulic@zhdk.ch), HR Business Partner.
Additional information about the Zurich University of the Arts can be found at www.zhdk.ch. We kindly accept your complete application documents by 13 July 2026 via the link "Apply online now" at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we only consider online applications via the link (no email applications) for this position. The interviews will take place online on 27 July 2026.
