Zürich
Architect Design (m/f/d)
- 11 November 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 100 000 - 105 000 /year
- German (Fluent), English (Intermediate)
- 8001 Zürich
About the job
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Architect Design (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF100,000 - 105,000Your new employer operates in civil engineering. We specifically place specialists in this field and open the right doors for you. If you want to learn more about the company and the position, apply now.
Role:
On behalf of a client, we are looking for an experienced professional for architectural design planning, competition processing, and concept development of demanding building and large-scale projects. You will independently develop architectural concepts, feasibility studies, and competition designs and take responsibility for the creative and conceptual elaboration of diverse construction projects. You will use modern digital planning methods with ArchiCAD 3D/BIM, Twinmotion, and Adobe Creative Cloud and present your design ideas using professional plans, visualisations, and models. The position offers challenging architectural competitions, interdisciplinary project work, and creative responsibility in an innovative architectural environment.
Responsibilities:
Architectural design: Independent development and elaboration of demanding architectural, building, and design concepts for building and large-scale projects
Competition processing: Independent handling and coordination of architectural competitions, study commissions, and project studies
Concept and project development: Development of design strategies, development concepts, spatial programmes, and architectural guiding ideas
Design planning: Development and optimisation of floor plans, building volumes, façade concepts, and spatial design solutions
3D and BIM planning: Creation and processing of digital building models with ArchiCAD 3D/BIM as well as further development of model-based design processes
Architectural visualisation: Creation of high-quality 3D visualisations, renderings, and presentation models with Twinmotion
Competition documentation: Preparation of competition plans, concept reports, project descriptions, layouts, and presentation materials
Project presentations: Preparation and presentation of architectural concepts using plans, visualisations, models, and explanatory texts
Interdisciplinary project coordination: Coordination of design solutions with architects, civil engineers, specialist planners, and other project participants
Design optimisation: Further development of architectural concepts regarding design quality, functionality, sustainability, space efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
Building law basics: Integration of building and zoning regulations, SIA standards, and project-specific planning requirements into design development
Quality assurance and competition management: Responsibility for architectural quality, scheduling, and professional coordination within design and competition teams
Qualifications:
Completed architecture degree FH or ETH or equivalent university degree
At least 3 years of professional experience in architectural design planning, especially in handling architectural competitions and study commissions
Solid knowledge in architectural design, concept development, competition planning, and creative project development
Very good knowledge of ArchiCAD 3D/BIM and experience in digital building modelling
Confident use of Twinmotion and Adobe Creative Cloud as well as Microsoft Office and Outlook
Knowledge of Swiss building legislation, relevant SIA standards, and building law planning requirements is an advantage
Very good German skills at C1/C2 level in spoken and written form; English skills are an advantage
Benefits:
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Interesting and varied tasks/projects
- Experienced and dynamic team
- Market- and performance-based salaries
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Work location
Zurich
Contact
Robin Maurer,
+41443852153
