Interior Architecture Lead Zurich

Maison Iconia; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Maison Iconia is launching its first presence in German-speaking Switzerland, led from Zurich. You will drive luxury interior architecture projects, build a regional market, and represent the brand with an emphasis on craftsmanship and exclusivity.

The role blends high‑level concept presentations with hands‑on execution, including showroom management and client journeys, in a hybrid setup. fluency in German and English is essential, with Italian/French welcomed.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in luxury sectors: high-end residential, hospitality, or luxury retail.
• Demonstrated track record in growing an agency, market, or office.
• Autonomous, results‑driven with the ability to juggle projects, clients, and showroom management.

Aufgaben

• Lead interior architecture and design projects from concept to completion for a high-end clientele.
• Develop the German-speaking Swiss market with a focus on Zurich: prospect, network, and build business.
• Represent Maison Iconia at networks and industry events in the region.

Kenntnisse

Interior design

Luxury market

Business development

Showroom management

Networking

German language

English fluency

Entrepreneurial mindset

Ausbildung

Architect degree

Jobbeschreibung

German-speaking Switzerland (focus on Zurich) | Interior Architect / Architect | Newly created position | Start Q1 2027

For over 25 years, « Maison Iconia » has been designing exceptional spaces for a demanding clientele: luxury private residences, 4 and 5 star hotels, and luxury retail brands including merchandising material. Our team of 50+ people, based in Switzerland and internationally, turns spaces into bespoke experiences, driven by an obsession with detail and tailor-made craftsmanship.

As part of our growth plan, we are opening a new chapter: our expansion into German-speaking Switzerland. We are looking for the person who will drive this ambition forward as our first hire in this market, and the true representative of our agency in Zurich and beyond.

Your responsibilities:

• Lead interior architecture and design projects, from concept to completion, for a high-end clientele.
• Develop the German-speaking Swiss market, with a particular focus on Zurich: prospecting, networking, business development.
• Represent Maison Iconia across professional networks and industry events in the region.
• Sell and present luxury project concepts to demanding clients, with conviction and an eye for detail.
• Manage and run the showroom (TBC): curating furniture selections from partner brands, welcoming clients, and guiding them through their journey, including hands‑on setup work (e.g. assembling furniture).
• A role that is hybrid by nature: as comfortable presenting a high‑end concept as rolling up your sleeves on the ground to secure the execution of our projects or running a showroom.

Your profile:

• Interior architect or architect with significant experience (neither a fresh graduate nor a profile too far removed from hands‑on work).
• Proven experience in the luxury sector: high‐end residential, hospitality, or luxury retail.
• A genuine entrepreneurial or intrapreneurial mindset, with the drive and ability to build a market from the ground up. (actual or former entrepreneur, we are open to hybride formats)
• A demonstrable track record in business development, or in growing an agency, office, or market.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with natural ease around a demanding, international clientele.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Autonomous, results‑driven, able to juggle projects, clients, networking, and showroom management.
• Languages: Swiss German or German (native or equivalent) required; fluent English; French and/or Italian are strong assets.
• A solid understanding of the German‑speaking Swiss market, ideally the Zurich market specifically.

What we offer:

• A unique role: becoming the first face of Maison Iconia in a strategic market, with real freedom to build and shape it.
• The chance to join an established agency with 25 years of expertise and a strong reputation in the luxury sector.
• An international, demanding, and stimulating environment, alongside a team of 50+ passionate experts.
• Growth opportunities matched to your success in developing this new market.