Design and Specifications Manager

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.

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 honours our principle that “Everything is Important”. This role is open in the US or the UK, but is an onsite position.

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 ensures 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.

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 prioritise 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.

Compensation

The starting salary range for this position in the US is between $85,120 - 106,400. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training. UK Compensation can be discussed in a phone interview.

Benefits

Singer employees in the US 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.