Design & Specifications Manager (Torrance, CA)

About Singer

We are passionate about creating some of the most awesome automobiles in the world. Founded in California in 2009, Singer Vehicle Design is a luxury brand with a global clientele and operations in the US, the UK, and Switzerland. Our mission is described simply as: "A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.” The company has become renowned for its collaboration with owners of the air-cooled Porsche 911 in pursuit of bespoke restorations.

Design & Specifications Manager

Position Summary

Singer Vehicle Design's Specifications and Special Projects team play a critical role in distilling our client’s precise vision into a meticulously restored and reimagined Porsche 911.

The Design & Specifications Manager acts as a consultant for clients ensuring we deliver a stunning and unique restoration that exceeds all expectations and honors our principal that “Everything is Important”.

This position is onsite in Torrance, CA with some travel.

Essential Functions

• Manages and inspires Singer clientele throughout their design and specification journey

• Engages with clients as necessary, sharing updates and all decision-based deadlines; documents and shares all interactions internally and in a timely manner

• Provides high-quality, technical education and training to clients and other contacts on topics such as: brand history/values, customer experience, current/future technology, performance and styling

• Delivers signed off specifications for all restorations within the agreed spec-lock deadlines

• Meets options uptake and spec value objectives

• Develops and manages all structures, templates, and processes for design and specification-based (internal/external) interaction to successfully measure KPIs for client inspiration programs and initiatives

• Supports strategic decision making based on customer insights

• Works in a cross-functional team environment as a strong team player and demonstrates the ability to work with other functional groups to achieve company-wide goals

• Elevates the Singer Vehicle Design brand and ensure every point of contact is an excellent experience

• Reflects the values of the Singer brand in all customer and internal interactions supporting our value of, “Everything is Important”

• Reports to the department head regarding objectives, planned activities, reviews, analysis, budgets, and expenses - 100% data accuracy required

• Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, design, or relevant field

• Five (5) plus years of experience within luxury automotive industry or equivalent brand/industry

• Five (5) plus years in design and other creative based roles

• Three (3) to five (5) years of specific experience in client management and/or customer facing role

• Prior experience in rapidly growing business environment

Preferred Education/Experience and/or Certifications

• Detailed knowledge of Singer Vehicle Design's history, heritage, and services

Skills/Abilities and Attributes:

• Team oriented, with a strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment and meet multiple deadlines

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and collaborative skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently within and across departments

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams and more; as well as various digital illustration, editing, and design-based programs and tools

• Professional appearance, excellent verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to express ideas clearly and actively listen to others

• Ability to work independently and from home

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Must be able to travel for business, including occasional travel by commercial airplane

• Must be able to work in a seated, standing, and/or walking position for extended periods

• Must be able to use fingers, hands, and arms at computer keyboard for extended periods

• Must have ability to speak clearly and distinctly and hear and be heard and understood in person and by telephone

Compensation:

The starting salary range for this position is between $85,120 - $106,400 per year, plus an annual bonus plan. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

Singer employees enjoy generous paid time off, low-cost health insurance, a 401(k) plan with a company match, life and AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, Snap-On tools for our techs, and continuous opportunities for learning and advancement within the company.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.   

Department: Design

This is a non-management position

This is a full-time position