Robyn Sonntag is a multi-disciplinary designer working across product, spatial, and graphic design. Her practice combines material experimentation with a strong visual approach to create functional, context-driven outcomes. Based in Zurich, she applies design thinking across concept development and real-world production—ranging from interiors and retail/hospitality spaces to branding and communication, with experience spanning internships, apprenticeships, and freelance work.

Robyn Sonntag

Robyn Sonntag is a multi-disciplinary designer working across product, spatial, and graphic design. Her practice combines material experimentation with a strong visual approach to create functional, context-driven outcomes. Based in Zurich, she applies design thinking across concept development and real-world production—ranging from interiors and retail/hospitality spaces to branding and communication, with experience spanning internships, apprenticeships, and freelance work.

Available to hire

Robyn Sonntag is a multi-disciplinary designer working across product, spatial, and graphic design. Her practice combines material experimentation with a strong visual approach to create functional, context-driven outcomes.

Based in Zurich, she applies design thinking across concept development and real-world production—ranging from interiors and retail/hospitality spaces to branding and communication, with experience spanning internships, apprenticeships, and freelance work.

See more

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
See more

Language

German
Fluent
German
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Polydesigner 3D / Styling (Apprenticeship, 4th year) at Jelmoli AG
March 1, 2025 - Present
Junior Designer (Product & Spatial-Design) - Intern at LOTTO Studio
May 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025
Junior Designer (Freelancer) at Walde Immobilien AG, Zurich
April 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Junior Designer (Freelancer) at schön&recht, Zurich
September 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022
Shop Manager (80%) at schön&recht, Zurich
September 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022
Responsible for sales, visual merchandising, sales administration, purchasing for SS and AW collections, newsletter and social media marketing (including development of a new graphic concept), online store management, onboarding and support for new team members, bookkeeping, and inventory management. Maintained calm and overview under high-pressure periods and consistently achieved outstanding sales results through strong customer and social skills.
Shop Manager (80%) at schön&recht
September 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022
Managed sales, visual merchandising, sales administration, purchasing (SS/AW collections), newsletter creation, social media marketing (including a new graphic concept), online store management, onboarding/support of new team members, bookkeeping, and inventory management.
Junior Designer - Product & Spatial-Design (Freelancer) at schön&recht
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Polydesigner 3d / Styling (Apprenticeship, 4th year) at Jelmoli AG, Zurich
August 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021
Interior Designer (Internship) at Dyer-Smith AG, Zurich
March 1, 2020 - August 1, 2022
Graphic Designer (Freelancer) at Walde Immobilien AG, Zurich
January 1, 2020 - Present
Interior Designer (Internship) at Dyer-Smith AG, Zurich
August 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020
Internship across interior marketing responsibilities including brand/marketing/design concept development, interior design for real estate/retail/hospitality, and social media management.
Junior Designer / Product & Spatial-Design (Internship) at LOTTO Studio, Berlin
August 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020
Interior Designer - Intern at Dyer-Smith AG
August 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020
Interior marketing and design support across real estate, retail, and hospitality. Responsibilities included brand/marketing and design concept development, interior design work, and social media management.
Polydesigner 3d / Creation (Apprenticeship, 1st–3rd year) at Jelmoli AG, Zurich
August 1, 2018 - July 31, 2020
Polydesigner 3D / Creation (Apprenticeship, 1st–3rd year) at Steinmetz Expo AG
August 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019
Polydesigner (Apprenticeship) / Expo Styling at Steinmetz Expo AG, Zurich
August 1, 2014 - August 1, 2015

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Design) at Design Academy Eindhoven
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2026
Professional Baccalaureate (Focus Arts and Design) at Berufsmaturitätsschule, Zurich
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2026
Preparation year at Modeco Swiss School of Fashion, Zurich
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2026
Bachelor of Arts (Design) at Design Academy Eindhoven
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2026
Professional Baccalaureate, Focus Arts and Design at Berufsmaturitätsschule, Zurich
August 1, 2018 - August 1, 2020
Preparation year at Modeco Swiss School of Fashion, Zurich
August 1, 2015 - August 1, 2016
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Design at Design Academy Eindhoven
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2026
Professional Baccalaureate (Focus Arts and Design) at Berufsmaturitätsschule, Zurich
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2026
Preparation year (Modeco Swiss School of Fashion) at Modeco Swiss School of Fashion, Zurich
January 1, 2018 - August 27, 2026

Qualifications

Glass Room @ Dutch Design Week Project (Glass Room @ Dutch Design Week)
October 1, 2024 - August 27, 2026
Glass Room @ Dutch Design Week Project, Felt Dirty (Project)
April 1, 2024 - August 27, 2026
We were here @ Salone del Mobile Project (Curtain of Host and Commensal) - Bureautobeconfirmed
February 1, 2024 - August 27, 2026
Fields of Industries @ Z33 Project (Rhine’s transformation) - Studio Technogeographies
May 1, 2023 - August 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other