Principal Designer

Location:

Zurich, Switzerland (Relocation Required if not already based there)

Market Focus:

DACH Region

The Opportunity:

High-stakes, high-visibility role in a world-class, confidential design firm.

We are conducting a search for a

Principal Designer

to drive the creative force responsible for winning major corporate projects in the dynamic DACH market.

This is a critical, dual-focus leadership role, balancing exceptional design expertise with proven business acumen. The successful candidate will operate as both the creative

Pitch Lead

and the strategic

Design Strategist , directly engaging with and convincing C-level clients to secure new business and project acquisition.

This is a rare, high-impact role requiring a

50% Technical Design

and

50% Business Development/Sales

mix.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements (Non-Negotiable) Experience & Focus

Proven Experience in Workplace Interiors (5-10+ years minimum) , commensurate with a Principal title. Candidates with only residential or hospitality experience will not be considered.

Expert Proficiency in Revit.

You must be an expert user in the workflow of a modern workplace interior design practice.

Strong Pitching & Business Development Experience:

A demonstrated, proven ability to lead client-facing engagements, present concepts confidently to C-level executives, and successfully win large-scale corporate projects.

Language & Location

English and German Fluency (ESSENTIAL).

These are mandatory language requirements for operating effectively in the Zurich/DACH market.

Willingness to relocate to Zurich

if not currently based in the city.

Nice-to-Haves (Bonus Attributes)

A strong understanding of design regulations and local codes in the DACH region.

Experience leading large project teams and managing complex commissions.

Fluency in French is a major plus.

This is an essential, high-impact role critical to our client\’s continued growth and profitability in the European market. If you are a designer who thrives at the intersection of high-level creative strategy and aggressive business acquisition, we encourage you to apply.

All inquiries will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

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