Façade Designers / Senior Façade Designers / Lead Façade Designers

Alucraft Limited - Representative Office; Philippines; On-site; PHP 670,000 - 1,116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health Card

13th Month Pay

Annual leave

Career development

Training & CPDs

Dublin collaboration

Job summary

Alucraft Manila Design Office is seeking Facade Designers at Designer, Senior Designer, and Lead Designer levels to work on large-scale European façade projects. You will join a growing international team and collaborate with Dublin-based management, engineers, and production teams to deliver high-quality design solutions.

The roles offer clear progression from Designer to Senior to Lead, with mentorship, technical reviews, and opportunities to influence project standards and processes.

Qualifications

• Degree or qualification in façade design, engineering, architecture, or a related discipline.
• Experience in façade detailing, technical drawing, and coordination within a design office environment.
• Strong understanding of aluminium façade systems, including curtain walling, unitised & rainscreen systems.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate, and well-structured drawings suitable for manufacture and construction.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a distributed international team.

Responsibilities

• Participating in the mobilisation and planning of façade projects.
• Developing façade design solutions, material specifications, and quantities aligned with production capabilities.
• Identifying and requesting critical design information early to support procurement, manufacture, and installation.
• Produce and review drawings in line with European standards, Schüco systems, and Alucraft design principles.
• Reviewing drawings with the project team prior to issue to ensure technical accuracy and buildability.
• Managing and maintaining design documentation, including drawing registers, RFIs, forward loads, and cutting lists.
• Communicating design risks, constraints, or programme impacts clearly to the wider project team.
• Contributing to process improvements, innovation initiatives, and standardisation across the design office.
• Keeping up to date with new façade systems, software, and industry best practices.
• Senior / Lead roles will also: Mentor junior designers; Review and challenge design solutions; Support technical quality control and team performance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree in façade design, engineering, architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Facade Designer, Senior Designer, Team Lead

Location: Alucraft Design Office – Manila, Philippines
Reporting to: Team Leader and Senior Management

About Alucraft Ltd.

Founded in 1975 and celebrating 50+ years of excellence, Alucraft Ltd. is a leading pioneer in the design, engineering, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of architectural glazing systems. We are proud to deliver a complete end-to-end façade solution for complex, large-scale projects across Ireland, the UK, Europe, and beyond.

Our success is built on a quality-focused, experienced, and highly collaborative team, supported by strong engineering, manufacturing, and site delivery capabilities. To learn more about our work and culture, visit www.alucraft.ie & https://www.linkedin.com/company/alucraftltd/

About Alucraft - Manila Design Office

The Alucraft Manila Design Office, established in 2018, is a key part of our global design capability. Located on Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City, the office has grown significantly and continues to expand as part of Alucraft's long-term strategy.

The Manila team plays a critical role in live project delivery, working closely with our Dublin-based management, engineering, factory, and site teams. This is not a back-office role - our designers are deeply involved in real projects, real decisions, and real outcomes.

Role Overview – Job Purpose & Objectives

We are currently seeking Façade Designers, Senior Designers, and Lead Designers to support our expanding workload. The role level will be aligned with your experience, capability, and leadership potential.

As part of the design team, you will work closely with your Team Leader, project teams, engineers, and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality, technically robust façade design solutions, aligned with programme, budget, and manufacturing constraints.

You will contribute not only to individual project delivery, but also to the continuous improvement of design quality, processes, and technical standards within the business.

Key Responsibilities (Role-Dependent)

Depending on experience level, responsibilities may include:

• Participating in the mobilisation and planning of façade projects

• Developing façade design solutions, material specifications, and quantities aligned with Alucraft’s production and outsourcing capabilities

• Identifying and requesting critical design information early to support procurement, manufacture, and installation

• Produce and review drawings in line with European standards, Schüco systems, and Alucraft design principles

• Reviewing drawings with the project team prior to issue to ensure technical accuracy and buildability

• Managing and maintaining design documentation, including drawing registers, RFIs, forward loads, and cutting lists

• Communicating design risks, constraints, or programme impacts clearly to the wider project team

• Contributing to process improvements, innovation initiatives, and standardisation across the design office

• Keeping up to date with new façade systems, software, and industry best practices

• Senior / Lead roles will also:

  • Mentor junior designers

  • Review and challenge design solutions

  • Support technical quality control and team performance

Person Specification

Experience & Technical Background (Manila Design Office)

We are looking for motivated façade designers at Designer, Senior Designer, and Lead Designer levels who are keen to work on large-scale European façade projects and develop their technical capability within an established international design office.

Essential

• Degree or qualification in façade design, engineering, architecture, or a related discipline

• Experience in façade detailing, technical drawing, and coordination within a design office environment

• Strong understanding of aluminium façade systems, including curtain walling, unitised & rainscreen systems

• Ability to produce clear, accurate, and well-structured drawings suitable for manufacture and construction

• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a distributed international team

Highly Advantageous (but not mandatory)

• Exposure to European façade standards and systems, particularly Schüco

• Understanding of façade engineering fundamentals, including:

  • Thermal performance and condensation risk

  • Water and air tightness principles

  • Fire performance and compliance considerations.

• Experience supporting or coordinating façade packages for large commercial developments.

• Familiarity with structured design review processes and quality check procedures

For Senior / Lead Designer roles

• Proven experience working on complex façade packages from concept through to production

• Ability to review, challenge, and guide design solutions in line with European best practice

• Experience mentoring junior designers and supporting team development

• Confidence coordinating with engineers, production teams, and overseas project stakeholders

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Clear and confident communication

• Ability to collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams

• High attention to technical detail and drawing quality

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant design software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)

• Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow within a structured design environment

What We Offer

• Competitive monthly salary, typically ranging from ₱60,000 to ₱100,000+, depending on experience and role level

• Health Card (HMO) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 13th Month Pay, Year-End Pay, and Gratuity Pay

• Paid annual leave

• Annual salary review

• Ongoing CPDs, seminars, and technical training

• Opportunity to visit and collaborate with our Dublin Head Office

• A supportive, team-driven culture with sports events and social activities

• Clear pathways for career progression and professional development

Why Join Alucraft Manila?

At Alucraft Manila, you’ll be part of a growing international design team working on real, high-profile façade projects, with direct exposure to senior engineers, managers, and global best practice.

• Work on high-profile European façade projects

• Develop your skills to international engineering and design standards

• Clear progression paths from Designer to Senior to Lead roles

• Supportive environment focused on quality, learning, and long-term careers

If you’re looking for a role where your work genuinely matters and where your career can grow with a company investing in its people - Alucraft is the place to be.