5 Types of Architects and How to Hire Them Online

Terrence has more than seven years of experience in the interior design and modular cabinetry industry, specializing in residential projects with additional exposure to commercial spaces such as hotels and offices. His background includes design conceptualization, client coordination, project supervision, fabrication monitoring, and installation management within furniture and cabinetry manufacturing companies.

He demonstrates proficiency in industry-standard design and rendering software including SketchUp, SketchUp Layout, AutoCAD, Enscape, V-Ray, Photoshop, and CNC-related tools. His experience involves creating design proposals, drafting layouts, rendering 3D perspectives, and coordinating workflow execution from site visit through project completion.

Diana is a licensed Architect with approximately seven years of professional experience in architecture, interior design, and construction project management. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Architecture from a university in Northern Luzon in 2019 and obtained her architecture license in 2021. Her career includes both on-site construction management and remote architectural drafting and design work for international clients.

Professionally, Diana has worked in the construction and architectural design industry where she gained hands-on experience in residential, commercial, and fit-out projects. Her early career involved working as an Architectural Interior Designer for a local architectural firm where she prepared architectural drawings, interior design concepts, shop drawings, and renderings, while also participating in client presentations and site inspections. She later transitioned to site-based roles in the construction industry, serving as a Site Manager and later Assistant Project Manager, where she handled construction supervision, quality control, subcontractor coordination, permit applications, and project scheduling. In one notable project, she managed a government office renovation covering approximately 2,100 square meters and supervised more than 30 workers on site.

In addition to her local industry experience, Diana has worked with international clients in remote or freelance setups. She has supported design teams in the United States and Australia as an Architectural Draftsman, producing 2D drawings, 3D models, and detailed joinery and cabinetry drawings. Her responsibilities included preparing kitchen layouts, drafting decking designs, and creating architectural details for residential projects. She also collaborated with design teams using international standards and client requirements, demonstrating familiarity with remote coordination and offshore work environments.

Technically, Diana is proficient in several architectural design and visualization tools including:

• AutoCAD
• Revit
• ArchiCAD
• SketchUp
• V-Ray
• Enscape

Overall, Diana presents herself as a technically capable architect with a balanced background in design, drafting, and on-site project management. Her exposure to international clients, combined with her proficiency in BIM and rendering tools, makes her a suitable candidate for roles related to architectural drafting, interior design support, or remote architectural production work.

Jivie is a Licensed Interior Designer with over eight years of combined experience in interior design, space planning, and project coordination, complemented by freelance consultancy and social media management exposure. Her background spans the real estate development industry, government sector, international renovation support, and independent residential and commercial design projects.

In her most recent role within the government sector (2022–2025), she served as a Project Development Officer, leading the design and improvement of office spaces, including planning, modeling, rendering, furniture and fixture selection, and overseeing delivery and installation. She demonstrated end-to-end project coordination skills, from producing comprehensive drawing sets to managing suppliers and ensuring execution aligned with budget and timeline requirements.

Since 2021, Jivie has been working as a Freelance Interior Designer and Showroom Consultant, handling residential properties, condominium units, Airbnbs, and a bathroom fixture showroom. She provided space planning, 3D modeling, rendering, sourcing of materials, and supplier coordination. She also completed a short-term engagement with an Australian renovation company, delivering kitchen space planning and 3D renderings. Her technical proficiency includes:

• AutoCAD (plans and detailing)
• SketchUp (3D modeling)
• Enscape (rendering)
• Adobe Photoshop (post-processing)
• Canva
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Google Workspace

In addition to her core interior design experience, Jivie has managed her own social media presence to support her freelance work, including content creation, video editing, scheduling via Meta tools, and basic paid advertising campaigns. While this experience is more entrepreneurial and self-directed rather than agency-based, it reflects initiative, adaptability, and digital literacy.

Jivie presents as a detail-oriented and creative professional with strong foundations in space planning, visualization, and project coordination. Her experience across government and private sector projects suggests reliability in structured environments, while her freelance background highlights initiative and client-facing capability. She would be best suited for roles aligned with interior design, space planning, 3D visualization, or project coordination within the architecture, construction, real estate, or design services industries.

Aaron has worked in the architecture and construction industry since 2011. In the Philippines, he was involved in the end-to-end architectural process, including conceptualization and construction drawings. His Singapore experience includes roles such as Site Supervisor, Space Planner, Project Executive, and ultimately Design Manager. Each role added responsibility: from drafting and site supervision to managing entire projects, teams, and direct client communication—including C-level stakeholders.

He is proficient in industry-standard tools like AutoCAD, SketchUp, D5 Render, Enscape, and Microsoft Excel. While he has knowledge of other software like 3D Max, he prefers practical and widely adopted tools due to licensing and hardware considerations. Aaron’s experience also includes sales and client-facing roles, making him well-rounded in both technical execution and stakeholder management.

Aaron is a strong candidate for design and project management roles in the architectural and interior fit-out space. His extensive overseas experience, technical knowledge, and leadership background make him a valuable asset, particularly for clients in the ANZ region.

Phoebe has a solid foundation in interior and architectural design, with previous roles ranging from Junior Tenant Architect to Senior Sales Designer. She demonstrates a strong understanding of mall standards, safety protocols (fire suppression, electrical, mechanical), and pre-construction requirements. Notably, she has worked extensively in interior fit-outs, kitchen design, and retail store compliance. Her toolset includes AutoCAD, SketchUp, Bluebeam, and Procore, and she’s also familiar with 3D rendering platforms (e.g., Enscape, V-Ray). She handles project estimating, site inspections, and technical detailing with confidence.

Phoebe communicates effectively and presents herself professionally. She is highly adaptable and cited her experience dealing with diverse contractors as one of her core strengths. She is proud of her ability to complete a major F&B project from structural to finishing stages independently, which illustrates her dedication, initiative, and resilience.

Phoebe is a highly capable and well-rounded candidate for architectural and interior design roles, especially those focused on fit-outs, retail, or residential cabinetry. Her background in both local and international projects, combined with her technical skills and proactive attitude, makes her a strong match for clients in the construction or design industries seeking mid-level support.

Pamela presents as a calm, professional, and detail-oriented candidate with a solid foundation in architectural 3D design. Her educational background in Architecture, combined with recent hands-on experience in the outsourcing industry, positions her well for visual design and modeling roles within a remote setup. While her exposure is primarily centered around exterior architecture, her enthusiasm for expanding into more creative, brand-centric design work is notable. She communicates her processes clearly and appears genuinely open to adapting her skills to new applications, including event-based or pop-up installations.

Sample Portfolio: Link

Technical Skills & Tool Proficiency:

• Her primary tools include SketchUp for modeling and Lumion for rendering—both of which she uses confidently to execute highly accurate and visually appealing architectural designs.
• She has applied these tools extensively in residential and infrastructure projects.
• While her direct exposure to Rhino or SketchUp Layout for pop-up design was limited, she articulated her architectural process clearly and indicated that her strong understanding of design logic and rendering tools could translate well to event/exhibition design.
• She also reported being proficient in Adobe Creative Suite—namely Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign—which she used regularly in her previous role to polish and present designs.

Creative Aptitude & Adaptability:

• She showed enthusiasm about stepping beyond pure architectural design and embracing the more conceptual and brand-focused aspects of the role.
• When presented with the client’s portfolio, she confidently acknowledged her ability to replicate similar outcomes using her existing skill set.
• She also expressed a desire to contribute creatively, leveraging her architectural discipline to deliver compelling and visually striking outputs aligned with client vision.
• Her responses during the design walkthrough indicate a methodical yet flexible approach, which is essential in a collaborative design environment.
• She is able to start immediately.

Jenesis is a dedicated and technically adept Civil Engineering professional who holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Construction Management, completed in September 2023. Her academic journey was marked by consistent excellence, earning her a place on the Dean’s List in recognition of her strong academic performance.

Since 2022, Jenesis has built up three years of practical experience in quantity estimation and project costing, beginning her professional path as a Junior Civil Engineer. Her career has since evolved to include a diverse set of roles that have equipped her with broad exposure to the civil engineering field. These include working as a Structural Engineer, Survey Engineer, and currently as an Architectural BIM Modeler, giving her hands-on experience in both field and design-oriented engineering functions.

Further affirming her professional credibility, she successfully obtained her Civil Engineering License in June 2024 and was also granted a Master Plumber License in July 2024. Jenesis’s development as an engineer began early, having actively participated in student organizations such as the Junior Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (JPICE) and the Association of Civil Engineering Students (ACES). She also competed in university-level chess tournaments, reflecting a well-rounded and disciplined character. This combination of strong educational foundation, progressive work experience, and active engagement in extracurricular activities underscores her capability and commitment to a long-term career in civil engineering.

 

1.     Career Highlights / Relevant Projects

• Currently working remotely as an Architectural BIM Modeler for an Australian construction industry client, handling both residential and commercial projects, including detailed 3D modeling in Revit and plan conversion from AutoCAD.
• Previous involvement in high-rise foundation design projects, subdivision layouts, and survey data generation, contributing to a well-rounded technical background.
• Consistently engaged in preparing Bills of Materials (BOM), cost estimates, and detailed structural and architectural plans, supporting both local and international project scopes.
• Demonstrated initiative in performing material specification, supplier coordination, and subcontractor communication, including preparing RFQs and RFIs.

 

2.     Skill Proficiency + Tech / Software Proficiency

• Skill Proficiency: Proficient in estimating tools such as PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu, and Buildsoft for takeoffs and project costing. Strong understanding of quantity surveying processes, from plan review to materials takeoff and specification creation. Comfortable with supplier/subcontractor engagement via email and messages, with occasional direct calls when needed.
• Tech /Software Proficiency: PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu, and Buildsoft. Technically skilled in AutoCAD, Revit Architecture, STAAD Pro, SketchUp, and basic Civil 3D for engineering design and analysis.

 

She can start immediately

Predictive Index Behavioral Profile: Specialist

 

Strongest behavior:

• Driven to protect the company against risk by thoroughly leveraging their background and strictly following “the book.”
• Cautious; follows a well-established and proven plan to avoid making mistakes. Does the background research necessary to have proof to support decisions before action is taken.
• Detail-oriented and accommodating; most comfortable working as part of a well-defined team for which they produce high-quality output and decisions.

 

Behavioral Summary:

• Jenesis is a very conscientious person, particularly attentive to, careful of, and accurate with the details involved in the job. Identifies problems, and enjoys solving them, particularly within own area of expertise. Reserved, serious, and always concerned with the exact correctness of the work. Self-discipline, sense of duty, and respect for authority and tradition are strong qualities in Jenesis Anne, who takes responsibilities very seriously. With experience and/or training, Jenesis will develop a high level of specialized expertise and efficiency. Disciplined and dedicated to the job and the company. Work pace is somewhat faster-than-average, and Jenesis is motivated by a real concern for getting work done on time and correctly. Discipline and circumspect thinking will lend caution to decision-making; plans ahead, double checks, and follows up carefully on decisions and actions.

Dia is a graduate of Architecture and has been a Dean's lister during her undergraduate years. She has 4 years of experience in the Construction and Real Estate industries. She has performed different roles like Freelance Architectural Interior Designer, Artist/Painter, and Virtual Assistant. She has advanced skills in 3D modeling and designing. One of the major projects that she recently handled was when she designed the interiors of hotel rooms. She is also adept at doing the following tasks:

• Documentation (Data Entry & Bookkeeping)
• Customer Support (inbound & outbound calls)
• Email management
• Calendar management
• Content Writing
• Video Editing
• UI/UX Designing

She is proficient in using the following tools:

• Lumion
• Revit
• AutoCAD
• Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro & Lightroom)
• SketchUp
• Autodesk

She is available to start immediately
She is amenable to working on day shift for any full-time or part-time roles

Predictive Index Behavioral Profile- Persuader

Strongest Behaviors

• Interested in people, building relationships, and teamwork rather than technical matters. Affable, optimistic, and easily trusting.

• Proactively connects quickly to others; open and sharing. Builds and leverages relationships to get work done.
• Collaborative; usually works with and through others. Intuitive understanding of team cohesion, dynamics, and interpersonal relations.

Behavioral Summary

Dia is an engaging, stimulating communicator, poised and capable of projecting enthusiasm and warmth, and of motivating other people.

Has a strong sense of urgency, initiative and competitive drive to get things done, with emphasis on working with and through people in the process. Understands people well and uses that understanding effectively in influencing and persuading others to act.

 

Bea has a bachelor's degree in Architecture and has been a registered Architect since 2022. She has been in the construction industry for around 5 years and has handled different roles such as Quantity Surveyor, Project-In-Charge, and Creative & FFE Designer. She has experience supporting clients from Texas, Mexico, and Greece. Her expertise is in line with Estimation, Project Coordination, and Interior design. She is mostly exposed to ground-up construction projects.

She was involved in a range of local and international projects, primarily focusing on residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Her responsibilities encompassed design conceptualization, design development, drafting construction drawings, coordinating trades, estimating costs, and overseeing site implementation.

She possesses proficiency in creating construction drawings and detailing using AutoCAD and Revit.

She is adept at doing the following:

• Creating production drawings alongside estimation of paintings, wall coverings, floors, special finishes and etc.
• Changing orders and additional biddings for projects
• Handling and coordinating with foreign subcontractors and translating different construction standard details
• Planning, specifying, and choosing materials for construction of offices
• Project scheduling and cash flow utilizing
• Creating architectural visualizations and layouts

She is also a former remote contractor of Remote Staff where she handled the task of quantity surveying paintings and wallcoverings.
She is proficient in using the following: 

• Planswift (4 years)
• Microsoft Excel (7 years)
• AutoCAD (7 years)
• SketchUp
• Enscape
• Lumion
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Premiere

She can start by April first week. 
She is amenable to working any shift schedule for full-time or part-time roles.

Predictive Index Behavioral Profile- Strategist 

Strongest Behaviors

• Independent in putting forth their own ideas, which are often innovative and, if implemented, cause change. Resourcefully works through or around anything blocking completion of what they want to accomplish; aggressive when challenged.

• Careful with rules; precise, "by the book", fast-paced, and literal in interpreting rules, schedules and results.
• Detail-oriented and thorough; works to ensure things don’t fall through the cracks, and follows up to ensure they’re done properly and on time.

Behavioral Summary

Bea is an intense, results-oriented, self-starter whose drive and sense of urgency are tempered and disciplined by a concern for the accuracy and quality of the work. Her approach to activities and responsibilities will be well-thought-out, based on thorough analysis and detailed knowledge of all pertinent facts.

Strongly technically-oriented, has confidence in own professional knowledge and ability to get things done quickly and correctly. With experience, will develop a high level of expertise and will be very aware of mistakes committed by self or others. Bea takes work and responsibilities very seriously and expects others to do the same.

 

 

Emman is a Licensed Architect
He has 6 years of relevant work experience in the Construction industry
He has experience supporting a client in the US 
He has handled multiple roles which include working as a Graphic Designer, Construction Manager, Architectural Apprentice, and Freelance Architect
He is familiar with American Architectural Standards and has good understanding of their measurement system.

He is adept at doing the following tasks: 

• Create architectural, mechanical, and structural plans and drawings
• Collaborating with Engineers and Architects for project completion
• Supervised construction of residential, institutional, and commercial buildings
• Doing interior renovations
• Checking the site to determine the condition
• Graphic Designing (Signages and drawings)

He is proficient in using the following tools/software:

• CAD (AutoCAD, SketchUp and Lumion)
• Adobe Photoshop
• CorelDRAW

He can start ASAP
He is amenable to working the dayshift for any full-time or part-time roles.

Predictive Index Behavioral Profile- Specialist

Strongest Behaviors

• Detail-oriented and precise; follow-through is deep and literal to ensure tasks were completed in accordance with quality standards.

• Driven to protect the company against risk by thoroughly leveraging their background and strictly following “the book.”
• Driven to achieve operational efficiencies: thinks about what needs to be done and how it can be done as fast as possible while maintaining a high-quality outcome. Impatient with routines.

Behavioral Summary

Emman is a very conscientious person, particularly attentive to, careful of, and accurate with the details involved in the job. Identifies problems, and enjoys solving them, particularly within own area of expertise.

Reserved, serious, and always concerned with the exact correctness of the work. Self-discipline, sense of duty, and respect for authority and tradition are strong qualities in Emmanuele, who takes responsibilities very seriously.

With experience and/or training, Emmanuele will develop a high level of specialized expertise and efficiency. Disciplined and dedicated to the job and the company. Work pace is somewhat faster-than-average, and Emmanuele is motivated by a real concern for getting work done on time and correctly. Discipline and circumspect thinking will lend caution to decision-making; plans ahead, double checks, and follows up carefully on decisions and actions.

 

Jonah can be coined as a jack-of-all-trades. She's been a Travel Specialist in a BPO, an Account Manager handling recruitment in a Training company, Admin and Executive Assistant in 2 other BPOs, HR Generalist, Operations Manager, and now, a full-time Virtual Assistant. 

She is proficient in supporting the following:

• End-to-end recruitment
• Executive assistance
• Admin business support
• Finance, procurement, and asset management
• Travel arrangement
• Team supervision (50 people)
• Operations management
• Client relations
• Business development
• Project management
• Invoice processing

She's able to fill in the following positions:

• Hotel staff (Receptionist, F&B, Housekeeping)
• IT professionals
• Ops Manager
• Directors
• Executives

She is exposed to the following software/applications:

• MS Office Apps
• Google Suite
• Skype
• Client-specific CRM
• Wix
• MailChimp
• Social media platform
• Xero - beginner
• HRIS
• Monster
• Jobstreet
• LinkedIn

Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Adapter
https://www.predictiveindex.com/reference-profile/adapter/

Strongest Behaviors:

• Proactivity in driving to reach goals while moving at a faster-than-average pace. Inquisitive about the world.
• Relatively independent in taking action on their own ideas. Resourcefully works around most obstacles blocking completion of what they want to accomplish.
• Eager for results, drive is for swift implementation. Works best in fast-paced environments offering a variety of activities, rather than routines.

• Risk-taking and focus on future goals; more concerned with the future than the past. Adaptable, operates flexibly.

Behavioral Summary: 

She is a flexible individual who portrays a similar amount of each drive. At times, she may express certain motivational needs, and at other times those needs may be different.

Jhonalyn is likely equipped with a diverse behavioral range that provides adaptation from one situation to the next. They may desire to take the lead on a project but are also comfortable accommodating the desires of others and allowing others to assume control – provided the task gets executed correctly.

In most circumstances, she is accustomed to thinking before speaking and will generally relay information in a factual and direct manner to peers and superiors. 

Irish has a bachelor's degree in Architecture.

She has 15 years experience working as an AutoCAD operator and designer.

Her experience enabled her to work on architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC drafts.

She has had projects from both the USA and Australia.

She handled design drafts that include residential, commercial, and high-rise buildings.

She has been doing design drafts for both plumbing and hydraulics for 3 years now.

As an AutoCAD drafter/operator she has been tasked to(but not limited to):

• Encode CADD drawings based on information.
• Prepared preliminary and detailed drawings.
• Made a drawing list for the purpose of indexing.
• Ensured and maintained the quality of finished drawings.

For sanitation, she is adept at drafting designs for toilets, kitchens, sewage systems, storm drains, and the like.

She is highly proficient in the following tools:

• AutoCAD
• SketchUp
• MS Office

She is available to work Part-time or Full-time and can start in 1 week.

Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Artisan

Strongest Behaviors

• Detail-oriented and precise; follow-through is deep and literal to ensure tasks were completed in accordance with quality standards.
• Driven to protect the company against risk by thoroughly leveraging their background and strictly following “the book.”
• Focused; can concentrate on the task at hand for long periods. Quickly notices and understands technical matters more than social ones. Consistent and patiently thoughtful.

Behavioral Summary

Irish June Frances is thoughtful, disciplined, and particularly attentive to, careful of, and accurate with the details involved in the job. Identifies problems, and enjoys solving them, particularly within their area of expertise. Works at a steady, even pace, leveraging their background for the betterment of the team, company, or customer.