Join Our Relentless Pursuit of Excellence
At Singer Vehicle Design, we believe Everything is Important. That's why every nut, bolt, stitch, and finish matters when we restore and reimagine Porsche 911s into some of the most beautiful and respected cars in the world.
We're looking for a
Design and Specification Manager to bring their passion, knowledge, and creativity to our team in
Torrance, CA. If you share our passion for beautiful cars, thrive on details, and want to be part of something extraordinary, this is your chance.
Why You'll Love This Role:- You will play a critical role in distilling our clients' precise visions into a meticulously restored and reimagined Porsche 911.
- You will act 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".
What You'll Do:(This is not a people-management role. Rather, you will be managing processes and projects.)
- Manage and inspire Singer clientele throughout their design and specification journey
- Engage with clients as necessary, sharing updates and all decision-based deadlines; documents and shares all interactions internally and in a timely manner
- Provide 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
- Deliver signed-off specifications for all restorations within the agreed spec-lock deadlines
- Meet options uptake and spec value objectives
- Develop and manage all structures, templates, and processes for design and specification-based (internal/external) interaction to successfully measure KPIs for client inspiration programs and initiatives
- Support strategic decision making based on customer insights
- Work 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
- Elevate the Singer Vehicle Design brand and ensure every point of contact is an excellent experience
- Reflect the values of the Singer brand in all customer and internal interactions supporting our value of, "Everything is Important"
- Report to the department head regarding objectives, planned activities, reviews, analysis, budgets, and expenses - 100% data accuracy required
Who We're Looking For:- 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
- Bonus points for knowledge of Porsches and/or Singer's history, heritage and services
Location & Schedule:This is a full-time onsite role in Torrance, CA and you'll work typical business hours.
What We Offer - Benefits Driven by You:
The starting salary range for this position is between $86,953 - 108,691per year plus bonus. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Our mantra Everything is Important guides us every day, so naturally we also believe Everyone is Important. Our benefits and perks are thoughtfully curated to invest in the well-being, growth, and long-term success of our team both inside and outside the shop.
Health & Wellness
- 80% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and family
- Tax-free savings options via HSA and FSA, including employer HSA contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage
Time Off & Flexibility
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - 2-3 weeks per year depending on the role
- 13 paid holidays annually, including the week between Christmas and New Year's off
Financial Benefits
- Annual bonus plan
- 401(k) with company match
- Annual merit increases following performance reviews (when eligible)
- Monthly cell phone reimbursement
Perks & Extras
- Free snacks! (monthly snack stipend at our Minimart)
- "Working Advantage" employee discount program for travel, entertainment, amusement parks, and more
- Tools provided for technicians
- Team events and company gatherings throughout the year
- Employee-led clubs based on interest: books, movies and (of course) cars!
Growth & Development
- Annual performance reviews to provide feedback and aid employee development
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Access to Singer's learning platform (Singer Learn) containing over 115,000 courses on a wide variety of topics - Coming soon!
- Transparent leadership communication through quarterly town halls
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.
Do you want to Reimagine your career? Apply now and join us!