Design Officer (Architect)

Company Description

About Fredley Group of Companies

We are a food and restaurant service established in 2014 by one of the youngest entrepreneurs in the Philippines, Avin Ong. We are a Philippine-based master franchise of more than 205 restaurants and cafes nationwide. These brands include Macao Imperial Tea, New York Fries and Dips, Nabe Japanese Izakaya and Hotpot, Mitasu Yakiniku, Liang Crispy Roll and Kenangan Coffee. 

For more details, please check our website at www.fredleygroup.com and follow us on our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/fredley-group-of-companies/.

Job Description

Design Officer – Architect (Food & Beverage Industry)

The Design Officer (Architecture) is responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and executing architectural and interior design solutions that reflect the brand identity and enhance customer experience across our food and beverage outlets. This role bridges creative vision with technical execution, ensuring that every space—from flagship stores to kiosks—embodies the brand’s ethos, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architectural Design & Planning
• Develop architectural concepts for new stores, renovations, and pop-up formats.
• Create detailed drawings, layouts, and 3D visualizations for approval and execution.
• Ensure designs align with brand aesthetics, operational flow, and customer experience goals.
• Interior & Environmental Design
• Design interiors that reflect brand identity and enhance ambiance, comfort, and functionality.
• Select materials, finishes, lighting, and furniture that meet design and budget requirements.

• Project Coordination

• Collaborate with construction teams, contractors, and suppliers to ensure timely and quality execution.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to monitor progress and resolve design-related issues.
• Regulatory & Sustainability Compliance
• Ensure designs comply with local building codes, health and safety regulations, and food service standards.
• Integrate sustainable design principles and energy-efficient solutions.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with marketing, operations, and culinary teams to align spatial design with brand strategy.
• Support visual merchandising and signage integration within architectural plans.
• Develop architectural concepts for new stores, renovations, and pop-up formats.
• Create detailed drawings, layouts, and 3D visualizations for approval and execution.
• Ensure designs align with brand aesthetics, operational flow, and customer experience goals.
• Design interiors that reflect brand identity and enhance ambiance, comfort, and functionality.
• Select materials, finishes, lighting, and furniture that meet design and budget requirements.
• Collaborate with construction teams, contractors, and suppliers to ensure timely and quality execution.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to monitor progress and resolve design-related issues.
• Ensure designs comply with local building codes, health and safety regulations, and food service standards.
• Integrate sustainable design principles and energy-efficient solutions.
• Work closely with marketing, operations, and culinary teams to align spatial design with brand strategy.
• Support visual merchandising and signage integration within architectural plans.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in architectural design, preferably in retail, hospitality, or F&B environments.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite; knowledge of BIM is a plus.
• Strong portfolio showcasing architectural and interior design projects.
• Excellent understanding of spatial planning, ergonomics, and customer flow in food service settings.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

Additional Information

Why Choose Us?

We are one of the promising companies in the Philippines with different awards & recognitions. We are offering our employees these perks and benefits as follows: 

• Government Mandated Benefits
• Pay Raise
• Paid Training
• 13th Month Pay
• Overtime Pay
• Holiday Pay

What to do next? 

For this role, please submit your resume. There would be an initial screening from our Talent Acquisition Team and a final interview with the Brand Manager. 

Please do take note that we will only reach out to candidate/s who passed our paper screening. 

Send your application now or refer a candidate to us! Thank you very much!