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Design Manager

2 months ago


Solihull West Midlands, United Kingdom Norton Motorcycles Full time

The role

As a Design led motorcycle company you will be pivotal in help taking the brand on the journey into Modern Luxury, a first in the motorcycle world. The Design Manager will help support managing the entire design process for new motorcycle models, from initial concept to production. As a direct report to the Head of Design, this role requires a visionary leader with a deep understanding of automotive or motorcycle design and market trends. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our motorcycles meet the highest standards of design while satisfying the requirements for function, cost and quality.

You will have experience manager and leader of people within the Design environment and as the ‘go-to’ person for other departments you will be able to protect the design intent throughout the execution phase of the project.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Help lead the design team in the creation of innovative and market-leading motorcycle designs
  • Develop and manage design workload and deliverables
  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and marketing teams to ensure designs are feasible, cost-effective, and aligned with market needs whilst maintaining our Design led, modern luxury positioning
  • Oversee the development of design prototypes and coordinate testing to validate design concepts
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations, industry standards, and company quality guidelines
  • Stay updated on industry trends, competitor products, and technological advancements to inform design decisions
  • Mentor and develop junior designers, fostering a creative and collaborative work environment
  • Deputise for the Head of Design and if necessary present design concepts and progress updates to senior management, board members and stakeholders
  • Coordinate with suppliers and external partners to source materials and components
  • Experience with physical mock-ups and launch phase activity

Personal Specification

  • Bachelor’s degree in industrial or automotive design or a related field.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in motorcycle design or a related automotive industry.
  • Proven track record of managing design projects from concept to production.
  • Excellent negotiator, communicator, strong minded with the ability to influence.
  • Strong understanding of motorcycle engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
  • Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Creo, Alias or Blender) and other design tools.
  • Excellent leadership and management skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Passion for motorcycles and a deep understanding of rider needs and preferences is ideal.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with Design/Concept phases
  • Knowledge of sustainable design practices and materials.
  • Strong network within the Automotive industry.

Rewards of working for Norton:

We like to take care of our Nortoneers and we think we offer some pretty decent rewards. Here's what you'll get when you join the team:

  • Competitive salary package that recognises your skills and experience
  • A whopping 33 days of holiday (inc. Bank Hols) to relax and recharge
  • Generous pension scheme that sets you up for the future, with access to personalised advice.
  • Private Medical Insurance and a Cash Back Programme to keep you feeling your best
  • Life insurance (4x salary) because we've got your back no matter what
  • FREE fruit, got to have your five-a-day
  • WeCare Employee Assistance Programme, which includes access to online GP services, dietary advice, mental health support, bereavement counselling, and a fitness programme
  • Experience the thrill of an entrepreneurial environment within a larger, well-funded company with ambitious long-term goals.
  • Elevate your career with our Ideas for Excellence scheme, where every brilliant idea is not just valued, but also rewarded
  • A diverse and international team that brings together different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.
  • Join the fun with our twice-yearly employee events, payday socials, and loads of exciting activities in between
  • Want to go green? You can enjoy free electric bicycle hire
  • Plus, no need to stress about finding a parking spot - we've got on-site free parking covered and FREE electric charge points.
  • We know how important it is to take care of our team, and we're committed to continually improving our reward offering in line with the business growth plan.
  • Join us and see for yourself

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