Design Director: Strategy, Innovation & Leadership

SM Engineering Design and Development Corp.; Pasay; On-site; PHP 1,600,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

SM Engineering Design and Development Corp. in Metro Manila invites a seasoned Architect to lead design projects from concept to completion. You will guide project direction, manage risks, and ensure alignment with business objectives.

The role requires 15+ years of design leadership, a licensed architecture status, and a track record of delivering complex design initiatives with strong leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture is required.
• Minimum of 15 years of design experience, including leadership roles.
• Licensed Architect status required.
• Proven track record leading complex design projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Strong strategic, creative, and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for the successful delivery of design projects.
• Ensure projects meet strategic objectives, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Act as the primary decision-maker for design direction and approvals.
• Manage risks and resolve high-level project issues.
• Identify, develop, and implement new design methods, tools, and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across design practices.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Encourage creative thinking and forward-looking solutions within the team.
• Set clear goals and performance expectations for the design team.
• Motivate, mentor, and develop team members while fostering a culture of excellence.
• Align design strategies with overall business objectives.
• Represent the design function in leadership discussions and stakeholder engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Decision making

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Licensed Architect

Job description

SM Engineering Design and Development Corp. in Metro Manila invites a seasoned Architect to lead design projects from concept to completion. You will guide project direction, manage risks, and ensure alignment with business objectives.

The role requires 15+ years of design leadership, a licensed architecture status, and a track record of delivering complex design initiatives with strong leadership and stakeholder engagement.