Design Associate

Are you a detail-oriented designer ready to bring Japanese quality, precision, and innovation to the Philippine real estate landscape? We are looking for a Design Associate to collaborate closely with our architectural and engineering teams—bridging the gap between creative vision and technical execution to turn high-caliber concepts into buildable, everyday reality.

Key Responsibilities

I. Architectural & Interior Design

• Assist in the development of architectural and interior design concepts, layouts, and details.

• Prepare floor plans, elevations, sections, reflected ceiling plans, furniture layouts, finish plans, and other design drawings.

• Assist in developing interior design schemes, material selections, furniture layouts, and finish specifications.

• Prepare design presentations, mood boards, material boards, and other visual materials.

• Assist in site measurements, site inspections, documentation, and preparation of as-built drawings.

• Ensure drawings and design documents are accurate, coordinated, and consistent with project standards.

II. Technical & MEPF Coordination

• Demonstrate basic understanding of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems.

• Assist in coordinating architectural and interior design drawings with MEPF requirements.

• Identify potential conflicts between architectural/interior elements and MEPF provisions and coordinate these with the appropriate team.

• Assist in incorporating MEPF requirements into architectural and interior drawings.

III. CAD & Design Applications

• Prepare and revise technical drawings using AutoCAD or equivalent CAD software.

• Utilize SketchUp, Revit, 3D visualization, rendering, Adobe Creative Suite, or other relevant design applications as required.

• Produce clear and organized presentation drawings and design documentation.

• Maintain proper file organization, drawing standards, layers, templates, and documentation.

IV. Project Coordination

• Coordinate with Architects, Interior Designers, Engineers, Contractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders as required.

• Assist in preparing drawings and documents for design presentations, approvals, and construction.

• Incorporate design revisions and comments accurately and within required timelines.

• Support the senior design team in day-to-day project requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Architecture, Interior Design, or a related design field.

• Preferably 1–3 years of relevant experience in architectural, interior design, or construction-related projects.

• Proficient in AutoCAD.

• Working knowledge of SketchUp and/or other 3D modeling and visualization software.

• Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or similar design applications is an advantage.

• Basic knowledge of Revit/BIM is an advantage but not strictly required.

• Basic understanding of MEPF systems and coordination.

• Able to read and interpret architectural, interior, and basic engineering drawings.

• Good understanding of architectural planning, interior detailing, materials, and construction methods.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Good communication, coordination, and organizational skills.

• Willing to learn, take direction, and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary design team.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong visual and design sense.

• Ability to produce both creative and technical design outputs.

• Knowledge of construction materials, finishes, and detailing.

• Ability to conduct site measurements and translate site conditions into drawings.

• Ability to manage multiple drawing revisions and deadlines.

• Familiarity with rendering, presentation, and graphic layout.

• Proactive, responsible, and capable of working with minimal supervision when required.

Core Competencies:

Design • Technical Drawing • CAD • Interior Design • Architectural Documentation • MEPF Coordination • Visualization • Material Knowledge • Site Documentation • Teamwork • Attention to Detail

Position Level: Rank and File

Department: Design

Reports To: Lead / Design Manager

Preferred Schools:

UP, UST, DLSU, PSID, Mapua, NU, TUP, PUP, TIP, FEU

Primary Place of Work:

Cabuyao, Laguna

Work Schedule:

Mon-Fri, 8:00AM-5:00PM