Zürich
DESIGN ARCHITECT (m/f/d)
- 29 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 105 000 - 110 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 8001 Zürich
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DESIGN ARCHITECT (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF105,000 - 110,000Role:
On behalf of a client, we are looking for an experienced design architect to handle demanding architectural competitions and feasibility studies in the Zurich region. You will independently develop urban and architectural concepts and carry them through from the initial solution approach to the precise competition submission. The focus areas include residential construction, sustainable architecture, re-use and building refurbishment as well as developing convincing solutions for new build and revitalisation projects. The position combines conceptual architectural design with ArchiCAD, 3D planning and high-quality competition presentation.
Responsibilities:
Independent handling of demanding architectural competitions and study commissions
Development of urban, architectural and spatial concepts for new build and existing projects
Preparation of feasibility, potential and variant studies as a basis for project developments
Conceptualisation and further development of innovative residential and usage concepts
Development of strategies for re-use, building refurbishment and revitalisation
Integration of sustainability, resource efficiency and preservation of existing structures into the architectural design process
Processing and further development of 3D models and design plans with ArchiCAD
Development of floor plan, façade, volume and material concepts
Creation of high-quality competition plans, presentations, diagrams and decision-making bases
Review of designs regarding building law, usage, economic viability and technical feasibility
Coordination of relevant contributions from specialist planners and experts within competition and study procedures
Further development of successful competition designs into the preliminary and project planning phases
Qualifications:
Completed Master's degree in Architecture ETH/FH or comparable university degree
Several years of professional experience in competition design in Switzerland
Sound knowledge in design, urban planning and residential construction
Very good user skills in ArchiCAD and 3D architectural planning
Experience with feasibility studies, re-use, building refurbishment and sustainable architectural concepts
Knowledge of relevant Swiss planning and building regulations
Very good German language skills spoken and written
Benefits:
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
- Well-coordinated and dynamic team
- Market- and performance-based salaries
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Work location
Zurich