Documentation Manager

Documentation Manager (100%) & de Meuron is an international architectural office based in Basel, Switzerland. The office was founded in 1978 and is managed by the two founders, together with the partners and the CEO. Today, an international team of over 500 employees is working on a variety of projects in Europe, America, and Asia. The headquarters in Basel works together with studios in Berlin and Munich, Barcelona, Paris, London, Hong Kong, New York, and San Francisco. For our Communications Department, we are looking for a Documentation Manager immediately or by agreement. You will support the architects in documenting and archiving their projects. You will be responsible for the long-term preservation of documents, objects, and digital content and will accompany the entire project process - from design to implementation to completion of a building. You will coordinate the collection of plans, images, and reports. In cooperation with our project managers and partners, you will compile suitable content for the different project phases and plan the documentation activities according to the respective project status. You will make the selected content accessible and maintain our information platforms. Furthermore, you will ensure the quality of the documents to be archived with the help of manuals, for which you are responsible. In addition, you will be the contact person for image material for internal and external use. For this activity, you should have a strong interest in and a good understanding of architecture. Training as an art historian or documentation and archive specialist, as well as several years of professional experience, are also requirements, as is a strong interest in digital platforms such as InDesign, Fotoware Alto, and MuseumPlus. You are team-oriented, strong in communication and organization, and know how to assert yourself. You have a high degree of independence and work reliably and accurately even under time pressure. Very good language skills in German and English are mandatory. We assume a secure application of common office programs. Experience in handling layout, image editing, and CAD programs is a plus and useful for the activity. We look forward to receiving your complete application documents in electronic form (letter of motivation, CV, diplomas, and work certificates) with reference to B26-12. Please use our online application form. jpid49728fajm jit0727jm jiy26jm