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
Qualifications:
Required Education/Experience:
Skills/Abilities and Attributes:
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
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.
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
- 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