Our client is a leading international design consultancy, recognised for delivering innovative and sustainable architectural solutions across commercial and mixed-use developments. With a growing project pipeline in the Philippines, they are now seeking a Concept Design Lead to drive the creative direction of landmark commercial building projects in the Philippines, based in Manila.

This is a senior design leadership role responsible for shaping concept strategy, setting creative direction, and ensuring design excellence across large-scale, high-profile developments in the Philippines. You will work closely with local and regional leadership, as well as multidisciplinary teams, to develop bold, future-ready concepts that respond to local context, planning regulations, and market needs.

You will play a pivotal role in building and inspiring a high-performance design culture, mentoring teams, elevating standards, and establishing best practices that consistently deliver quality and innovation. A key part of the role will involve engaging clients and stakeholders early in the design process, articulating a clear design vision, and ensuring solutions align with commercial objectives, functionality, cultural considerations, and buildability within the Philippine market.

Given the nature of the projects and regulatory environment, candidates must be PRC Registered, with the capability to lead submissions and ensure regulatory and statutory compliance for projects in the Philippines.

The successful candidate will be a proven design leader with significant experience in commercial architecture and a strong portfolio of large-scale built work and or iconic concept projects. You will bring strong creative vision, sound technical judgement, and the ability to translate client ambition into compelling, deliverable concepts. Experience within an international design consultancy or global architectural practice is highly advantageous, along with the ability to lead diverse teams and influence senior stakeholders.

This is a rare opportunity to take on a high-impact leadership position in Manila, shaping major commercial developments and helping drive design excellence across the Philippines’ most prominent projects.

To explore further, reach out to Stevan Kottritsch at Invenio Global.

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