Freelance Facade Designer

Freelance Façade Designer / Senior Architect (Revit)

Location: Remote / Hybrid (Europe preferred)
Project: New School Development – Zurich, Switzerland
Contract: Freelance
Duration: Until End of 2026

We are seeking an experienced Façade Designer, Building Envelope Specialist, or Senior Architect with strong façade package experience to support the technical development of a major education project in Zurich.

Working alongside a commercial Design & Build team, you will take an existing Stage 2 façade concept and help develop the package through technical design, coordination, and system selection.

Key Responsibilities

* Review and assess the current façade design, elevations, sections, visualisations, and material proposals.

* Identify areas requiring further technical development, coordination, or clarification.

* Evaluate façade and cladding systems, recommending suitable solutions aligned with the architectural vision, programme, and budget.

* Develop façade grids, panelisation strategies, module sizes, and typical bay arrangements.

* Rationalise façade layouts while maintaining the architectural intent.

* Develop key façade details and interfaces, including corners, entrances, parapets, window surrounds, roof interfaces, and material transitions.

* Advise on buildability, durability, maintenance, and long-term performance.

* Support material, colour, texture, and finish selection.

* Provide technical input relating to thermal performance, weatherproofing, airtightness, moisture control, fire performance, acoustics, solar control, and façade robustness.

* Coordinate façade design with architects, structural engineers, MEP consultants, fire consultants, and sustainability specialists.

* Attend design workshops and technical coordination meetings.

* Review and mark up drawings, sketches, and technical information as required.

Required Experience

* Proven experience delivering façade, cladding, or building envelope packages on large-scale projects.

* Strong understanding of façade systems, panelisation, detailing, and technical coordination.

* Experience developing projects through RIBA Stages 2–4.

* Excellent Revit and BIM capability.

* Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary design teams.

* Strong knowledge of construction detailing, buildability, and technical design development.

* Ability to work independently and provide clear technical recommendations.

Desirable Experience

* Education, university, public sector, commercial, mixed-use, or large residential projects.

* Experience working within Design & Build environments.

* Knowledge of European façade standards and high-performance building envelopes.

* Previous experience on international projects.

Deliverables

* Technical review of the existing façade design.

* Assessment and recommendation of façade system options.

* Refined façade modules and panelisation principles.

* Typical façade sections, sketches, and detail development.

* Material, colour, and finish recommendations.

* Identification of key technical risks, decisions, and coordination requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile international project and play a key role in shaping the technical delivery of a landmark education development
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed