Competition Architect (m/f/d) for our competition team in Stuttgart
JOIN OUR WINNING TEAM! In the 2025 competitionline ranking: 21st place—a result that underscores our commitment to quality and competitive strength. We are expanding our competition team in Stuttgart and are looking for experienced architects with a proven track record of success in competitions. As an established participant in challenging competitions, we develop strong concepts and want to continue on this path with fresh ideas and talent.
Your tasks
- Creative co-design and development of innovative competition concepts in close cooperation with Team.
- Visual rendering and compelling presentation of architectural ideas.
- Conducting research and analysis to ensure continuous
- Further development of competitive strategies.
- Development and design of concepts for competitions in close
- Working with our Team.
- Creative visualization and presentation of architectural ideas.
- Research, analysis and introduction of new impulses into the competition work.
Your profile
- A bachelor's degree in architecture
- At least 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in the field of competition
- Demonstrable competitive achievements (e.g., awards, recognitions, or completed projects)
- A passion for creative designs, an eye for detail, and a keen sense of aesthetics
- Very confident with planning and visualization tools (e.g. Vectorworks, Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, ...)
- Team spirit, initiative, and the desire to see challenges as opportunities
Your advantages
- Exciting and challenging projects await you
- You can arrange your work schedule flexibly in consultation with us
- Look forward to a modern work environment in an office with a special charm
- Respect and leadership based on mutual respect are a given at our company
- We offer you excellent opportunities and the freedom to grow both personally and professionally
- You can also look forward to great benefits such as team events, a company bike, fitness subsidies (EGYM WellPass), free drinks, and much more
Would you like to help us set new standards and join our competition team? If so, 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
