Design Manager - Manila

Annexion Partners Pte Ltd; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Annexion Partners Pte Ltd in Manila is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the interior design team for luxury hospitality, resorts, branded residences and high-end residential projects in the Philippines and beyond.

The role requires coordinating with Design Directors, architects and external consultants to ensure high-quality design development, documentation and timely delivery across multiple markets. A strong portfolio and project leadership abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture or a related discipline.
• 8–12 years of relevant interior design experience, including experience managing design projects and teams.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating experience in luxury hospitality, hotels, resorts, branded residences or high-end residential developments.
• Proven experience managing projects from conceptual design through detailed design and construction documentation.
• Strong understanding of space planning, materials, finishes, FF&E, technical detailing and design coordination.
• Experience working with international design consultancies, hospitality operators or multidisciplinary project teams will be advantageous.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant design software; Revit knowledge is an advantage.
• Strong project management, organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and deliver high-quality design solutions within established timelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end interior design process for luxury hotels, resorts, branded residences and high-end residential projects, from concept development through detailed design and project delivery.
• Oversee multiple design projects, ensuring design quality, project timelines, budgets and deliverables are aligned with client expectations and company standards.
• Coordinate closely with Design Directors, architects, interior designers, technical teams and external consultants to ensure seamless design development and project execution.
• Review and manage design documentation, including space planning, layouts, material specifications, FF&E selections, technical drawings and presentation materials.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and project stakeholders, managing design coordination, project updates, presentations and the resolution of design-related challenges.
• Lead and mentor interior design teams, providing creative and technical guidance while ensuring productivity, collaboration and consistent design standards.
• Identify and resolve design coordination issues, balancing creative intent with technical feasibility, project budgets, construction requirements and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with international studios and multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective communication, resource planning and successful delivery of projects across different markets.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client coordination

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design/Interior Architecture/Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Revit

Job description

We are partnering with a global architecture and interior design consultancy renowned for its expertise in luxury hospitality, resorts, high-end residential and destination developments. Known for creating distinctive spaces inspired by local culture and surroundings, our client is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join its growing team in Manila, Philippines.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end interior design process for luxury hotels, resorts, branded residences and high-end residential projects, from concept development through detailed design and project delivery.
• Oversee multiple design projects, ensuring design quality, project timelines, budgets and deliverables are aligned with client expectations and company standards.
• Coordinate closely with Design Directors, architects, interior designers, technical teams and external consultants to ensure seamless design development and project execution.
• Review and manage design documentation, including space planning, layouts, material specifications, FF&E selections, technical drawings and presentation materials.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and project stakeholders, managing design coordination, project updates, presentations and the resolution of design-related challenges.
• Lead and mentor interior design teams, providing creative and technical guidance while ensuring productivity, collaboration and consistent design standards.
• Identify and resolve design coordination issues, balancing creative intent with technical feasibility, project budgets, construction requirements and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with international studios and multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective communication, resource planning and successful delivery of projects across different markets.

Key qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture or a related discipline.
• Ideally 8–12 years of relevant interior design experience, including experience managing design projects and teams.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating experience in luxury hospitality, hotels, resorts, branded residences or high-end residential developments.
• Proven experience managing projects from conceptual design through detailed design and construction documentation.
• Strong understanding of space planning, materials, finishes, FF&E, technical detailing and design coordination.
• Experience working with international design consultancies, hospitality operators or multidisciplinary project teams will be advantageous.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant design software; Revit knowledge is an advantage.
• Strong project management, organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and deliver high-quality design solutions within established timelines.