Senior Interior Designer

Far East Union Investment & Development Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 558,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Far East Union Investment & Development Inc. in Makati seeks a Senior Interior Designer to lead interior spaces across residential, commercial, and hospitality projects.

The role holds full ownership of design direction, vendor management, and execution across multiple concurrent developments. Requirements include a Bachelor's in Interior Design, PRC-registered IDr, and 8+ years of experience with hospitality design; proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3D Max/Enscape, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design and PRC IDr license required.
• 8+ years of relevant experience across real estate, hospitality and resort design.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating project leadership and vendor management.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3D Max/Enscape, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop interior design concepts, mood boards, floor plans, and 3D renderings for residential, commercial, and hospitality projects.
• Own FF&E and OS&E specification, sourcing, and procurement end-to-end with brand standards.
• Serve as primary design liaison with architects, engineers, contractors, and brand representatives.
• Handle material selection, vendor proposals, and pricing negotiations.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure quality control across active projects.
• Prepare and present design proposals to management.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and priorities across multiple projects.
• Stay ahead of design trends and hospitality market shifts in the Philippines.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Independent project management

Executive presentations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

Registered Interior Designer (IDr.) with PRC license

8+ years experience in interior design

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

3D Max/Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Far East Union Investment & Development Inc. is a real estate development company based in Makati City, committed to delivering quality residential, commercial, and hospitality projects across the Philippines. We combine thoughtful design, strong project execution, and long-term investment discipline to create developments that stand the test of time.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Interior Designer will lead the conceptualization, design, and execution oversight of interior spaces across real estate developments — including residential model units, show flats, sales offices, lobbies, corporate spaces, and hotel/resort properties (guest rooms, suites, lobbies, F&B outlets, spa, and common/amenity areas). This role carries full ownership of design direction, vendor management, and project execution, and requires someone comfortable working autonomously across multiple concurrent projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently develop interior design concepts, mood boards, floor plans, and 3D renderings for residential, commercial, and hospitality projects

• Own FF&E and OS&E specification, sourcing, and procurement end-to-end, including brand-standard compliance for hotel/resort properties

• Serve as the primary design liaison with architects, engineers, contractors, and (for hospitality projects) brand representatives

• Handle all material selection, vendor proposals, and pricing negotiations directly

• Conduct site inspections and quality control across all active projects

• Prepare and present design proposals directly to management

• Manage project budgets, timelines, and priorities across a multi-project portfolio independently

• Stay ahead of design trends, sustainable materials, and hospitality/residential market shifts relevant to Philippine real estate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

• Registered Interior Designer (IDr.) with a valid PRC license — required

• 8+ years of relevant experience, with a proven portfolio spanning real estate/property development; hospitality/hotel & resort design experience strongly preferred

• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3D Max/Enscape, and Adobe Creative Suite

• Strong track record in FF&E/OS&E procurement and vendor negotiation

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage a full project portfolio

• Excellent communication and stakeholder presentation skills, including executive-level presentations

Compensation

₱50,000 – ₱60,000/month, commensurate with experience and portfolio