Design Architect

Billion Bricks is hiring a Design Architect in Quezon City, Philippines. The role involves overseeing architectural design projects, ensuring quality and technical accuracy, and collaborating with teams. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience, be a licensed architect, and possess strong creative and technical skills. Key tasks include space planning, utilizing BIM technologies, and adhering to budgets and timelines. The company focuses on climate-resilient housing solutions.
About Us

BillionBricks is a climate-tech venture, building the world’s first net-zero homes and communities in the Philippines. Our homes help combat climate change by saving over 6,000 tons of C02 annually and uplift the communities’ standard of living by generating additional monthly income for the homeowners. We are partnered with ENGIE, a French conglomerate and a global leader in energy generation and management to realize our vision.

We are actively building large-scale, solar-powered communities—including Sienna Homes in San Mateo, Rizal and Iligan, Lanao del Norte—that tackle both the housing crisis and renewable energy transition. These projects set a new benchmark for affordable, climate-resilient living in urban and peri-urban landscapes.

Our team is growing and is seeking innovative and bright professionals to join us. If you’re a self-starter, driven, passionate and looking for a career with impact - you’re what we need!

To know more about our company and what we stand for, please visit these links
• Website: www.billionbricks.org
• Corporate Intro Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BwW54WA1gI
• Interview with the Founder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gr1-rzT_NEA

Job Description
The Role

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We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Design Architect to oversee the design development, coordination, and continuous refinement of architectural projects from concept through detailed design. The ideal candidate will ensure design quality, technical accuracy, and alignment with project requirements, while supporting evolving project needs as the firm grows.
• Tastefully design / draft plans for within budgetary framework
• Conduct space planning, block planning, and adjacencies
• Develop designs through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats
• Utilise BIM technologies in the development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components
• Interpret and apply building codes and requirements of other regulatory agencies
• Develop and present project proposals.
• Determine and adhere to budgets and timelines
• Assist in materials selection, specifications, materials take off, costs estimating and other design / construction issues
• Interpret sketches, drawings, building programs, and other similar materials
• Assists in site analysis, research of concept, benchmarks, typology, and precedents
• Collaborate with internal teams and other construction professionals
• Be flexible to contribute to overall development of the company and take additional tasks as needed

Requirements
Skills & Experience
• At least 3-5 years of experience in architecture
• Registered and Licensed Architect
• Degree in architecture or a related field.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulatory standards.
• Excellent creative, graphic and visualization skills
• Ability to engage in creative and critical thought. To hand sketch and communicate abstract concepts and ideas to others effectively
• Understanding of technical requirements and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and software programs such as AutoCAD, SketchUp/VRAY, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Newforma, etc.
• Experience in materials takeoff and cost estimating preferred
• Resourceful, solution-focused, caring, able to deliver, committed and highly organized.
• Demonstrated ability to think independently and recommend best practices
• Superior organization, prioritization, and self-motivation skills.