Zürich
Architect (m/f/d)
- 04 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 95 000 - 100 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 8001 Zürich
About the job
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Architect (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF95,000 - 100,000Role:
On behalf of a client, we are looking for an experienced professional for design architecture, competition planning, and urban project development in a demanding architectural environment. You will develop innovative architectural concepts for residential construction, school buildings, and urban studies, and handle diverse competition tasks from initial analysis to convincing project presentation. The focus is on conceptual design planning, variant development, architectural design, and interdisciplinary collaboration within the competition team. The position offers a creative field of activity with high design responsibility and the opportunity to actively co-develop demanding architectural projects.
Responsibilities:
Independent handling of architectural competitions in residential construction, school construction, and public building projects from task analysis to competition submission
Development of innovative architectural concepts with elaboration of functional, design, and constructive solutions for various building tasks
Creation of urban studies and development concepts with examination of building volumes, open spaces, access structures, and spatial relationships
Analysis of competition programmes and site conditions considering usage specifications, building law frameworks, and architectural quality requirements
Conceptual floor plan and spatial planning with development of functional usage concepts for residential buildings, educational buildings, and mixed-use projects
Development and evaluation of design variants with systematic comparison of different building forms, materials, and urban design approaches
Preparation of competition and design plans including floor plans, sections, facades, site plans, and conceptual representations
CAD and 3D-supported architectural planning with development of digital building models, volume studies, and spatial visualisations
Creation of architectural presentations with preparation of plans, diagrams, visualisations, and explanatory project descriptions
Interdisciplinary collaboration within the design team coordinating design, functional, and technical issues
Participation in strategic design decisions by contributing innovative ideas and evaluating architectural and urban design solutions
Organisation and quality assurance of competition processing with coordination of work steps, review of plan documents, and ensuring timely submissions
Qualifications:
Completed architecture studies at FH or ETH or a comparable recognised higher education qualification in architecture
Several years of professional experience in design architecture, ideally with practical experience in architectural competitions, study commissions, or urban concepts
Strong design and conceptual expertise with a solid understanding of architectural quality, spatial design, and urban relationships
Experience in developing architectural concepts for residential construction, school buildings, or public buildings and enthusiasm for demanding design tasks
Good knowledge of common CAD and 3D planning software as well as experience in the graphical preparation of competition and presentation documents
Independent, structured, and creative working style with organisational skills, teamwork, and strong communication competence
Good German language skills in spoken and written form for collaboration within the design team, project presentations, and preparation of architectural documentation
Benefits:
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Well-coordinated and dynamic team
- Market- and performance-based salaries
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Work location
Zurich
Contact
Robin Maurer,
+41443852153