Art Director (m/f/d) - Focus on design & competitions in the architectural office
We are looking for a creative architect (m/f/d) with a strong understanding of design to join our Team! Our architectural office stands for ambitious, forward-looking projects that impress with their outstanding design and functional aesthetics. Competitions play a central role in our work and are the key to further developing our visions. If you have a flair for architecture, design and creation and would like to develop exciting competition entries, then you've come to the right place.
Your tasks
- Creative direction and visual conception of competition entries in close collaboration with our architects, with a focus on innovative architectural solutions and their presentation.
- Development of high-quality layouts, storyboards and presentation formats for jury presentations and publications - with a clear focus on architectural argumentation and visual communication.
- Design of mood boards, diagrams, infographics and visualizations for the clear communication of architectural ideas and concepts.
- Control of the visual output across all media - print, digital, animation (if desired).
- Further development and maintenance of the office's visual language, especially in the context of competitions and architectural communication.
- Close cooperation with model making, visualization, editing and communication for the development and presentation of architectural concepts.
Your profile
- A degree in architecture or a related field and practical experience in architectural communication.
- Several years of professional experience in the design of competition entries, especially in an architectural context.
- A high level of creative ambition and sound knowledge of architecture, interior design and structure.
- Experience in the conception and realization of competition presentations, including the visually convincing presentation of architectural ideas.
- Confident handling of Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop); knowledge of PowerPoint and possibly After Effects an advantage.
- Independent, structured way of working and ability to work in a team.
- Good knowledge of German and English in order to communicate successfully in both an international and national context.
Your advantages
- Exciting, idea-driven competition projects with creative depth.
- Creative, open working environment with plenty of room for personal initiative.
- Close collaboration with an interdisciplinary Team from architecture, graphics, communication and visualization.
- Opportunities to further develop and help shape the visual identity of the office.
- Flexible working hours and modern workplaces.
Would you like to be part of a creative team that designs innovative architectural projects with a strong visual language? Then we look forward to receiving your application!
Ready for Gaus Architekten? Then send us your application documents (cover letter, CV, certificates, portfolio) by e-mail to.
I am happy about every application. Convince me of your talents. Maybe we will soon welcome you as a new team member.
Saskia Gaus-Mens
General Representative
Saskia Gaus-Mens
Chief Representative
Office and personnel management
born 1971
Dutch
married to Christian Gaus
two children (2008 + 2011)
Languages: Dutch, English, German
Education / Study
1989 - 1991
VHBO HAVO 3 Years
1990 - 1991
Schoevers College Directiesecretaresse
Work experience
1991-1993
Directiesecretaresse Uniservices B.V.
1993-1994
Secretary Advertising Health&Beauty Care Procter & Gamble Benelux N.V.
1995-1998
Directiesecretaresse Retail Bruynzeel Keukens BV
1998-2001
Office Manager Bandolera
2001-2005
Office Manager Imas Groep
2005-2007
Assistant Controller/CFO WMF AG
2007-2012
Branch Manager Secretary Plus Stuttgart USG People Group
2013-2019
Human Resources Manager / Office Manager Gaus & Knödler Architects
2019-today
General Representative / Office Management Gaus Architekten
Voluntary activities
2000- today
Member Junior Chamber International
2000-2004
Member Juniorkamer Rotterdam - Haven Nederland
2005 - today
Member Junior Chamber Goeppingen
2006
1. chairman WJ Goeppingen
2011 - today
Supporting member Junior Chamber
2016 - 2019
1. chairwoman Förderverein Walther-Hensel-Schule Goeppingen
2017 - 2018
Chairwoman IHK Business Circle Goeppingen
2020 - today
Philanthropic commitment via the Gaus & Friends initiative
