Junior - Midlevel Interior Designer (Manila, Hybrid)

Studio Locene; Metro Manila; Hybrid; PHP 223,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly salary

Mostly remote work

Flexible schedule

WFA allowance

Job summary

Studio Locene, a boutique interior design studio based in Cebu City, is seeking a Junior to Midlevel Interior Designer for a full-time hybrid role. You will help develop and implement design concepts for interior spaces, collaborating with the design director to meet client needs and elevate aesthetics and functionality.

Mostly remote, with on-site visits and sourcing trips around Metro Manila (2–3 times per week).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture required.
• Demonstrated expertise in AutoCAD and SketchUp.
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Responsibilities

• Research design concepts and limitations.
• Coordinate with clients, architects and suppliers.
• Create technical drawings in AutoCAD.
• Build models in SketchUp.
• Render high-quality visuals.
• Prepare client presentations and deliverables.

Skills

Communication

Design concepts

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Client relations

Space planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Enscape

Vray

D5 Render

Job description

Company Description

Studio Locene is a boutique interior design studio headquartered in Cebu City. We have projects nationwide and a growing portfolio in private homes, the commercial sector, and hospitality. We're a small but growing team that aims to create tailored spaces that empathize with the users while playing within the limitations of the three dimensions. We are curious, explorative, & purposeful in our work.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Junior - Midlevel Interior Designer at Studio Locene. The Designer will be responsible for helping to develop and implement design concepts for interior spaces. They will work closely with the design director to create design solutions that meet the needs of clients and enhance the functionality and aesthetic appeal of interior spaces.

Mostly remote work, but must be able to go on site visits & sourcing trips around Metro Manila (typically 2-3 times per week, varying by project phase).

Other responsibilities include:

• Research on design concepts and design limitations

• Coordinating with clients, architects, & suppliers

• Creating technical drawings using AutoCAD

• Building models on SketchUp

• Rendering high-quality visualisations

• Creating client presentations & deliverables

Why Work With Us

As a boutique studio, you'll have real ownership and visible impact on the projects you touch. Our portfolio spans a genuinely wide range: private residences, commercial spaces, hospitality, and specialty projects, giving you broader creative and technical exposure than a typical junior role at a larger firm. You'll work directly with the design director rather than through layers of hierarchy, and as we grow, there's real room to grow with us.

How We Work

You'll have clear project ownership from day one, with regular check-ins to stay aligned and supported rather than left to figure things out alone. We value designers who communicate proactively - if something's blocked or off-track, we want to know early.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture

• Demonstrated expertise in design software such as AutoCAD and SketchUp

• Preferably knowledgeable in any rendering software (Enscape, Vray, D5, etc.)

• Ability to create and communicate design concepts effectively to clients and team members

• 1-2 years of experience (preferably with site visit and punchlisting experience)

• Experience with space planning and furniture layout

• Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to develop and maintain client relationships

Compensation & Benefits

• Monthly salary: ₱20,000 - ₱25,000 (based on experience)

• Mostly remote work

• Flexible schedule

• WFA (work-from-anywhere) allowance covering internet, workspace essentials, and transportation for site visits