Job Application for Fall 2025: Industrial Design Co-op at SharkNinja

About Us

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,300+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

Industrial Design Co-op

Work Period: July through December

Location: Needham, MA 5 Days Onsite. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.

Responsibilities:

Support Industrial Design/CMF project leads
Practice user-centered design approach to translate consumer insights into meaningful product solutions that will delight consumers both on an emotional/experiential and functional level
Develop and refine design for consumer products from concept to production
Conceptualize and visualize concepts through high quality sketches, illustration and renderings
Generate high quality and suitable materials for presentation
Create visual and functional prototypes for research and internal review
Deliver clean, well-built CAD packages to Engineering and Manufacturing
Articulate and specify design intent for manufacturing by creating specifications detailing fit, finishes, color, graphics, etc.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team to innovate design solutions
Solve complex problems creatively
Understand SharkNinja's brands and help define the company’s future product development strategies
Drive innovative approaches through emerging product trends or new technologies
Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices and standards
Demonstrate a high level of knowledge on full product development cycle with ability to navigate through technical and business constraints for achieving the best possible quality outcomes

Qualification & Experience:

Currently studying or recently graduated from a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design or similar discipline
2D skills via sketching, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.
Proficiency with CAD – Solidworks or Rhino required
Proficiency with 3D rendering programs such as Keyshot
Strong detail orientation with ability to work quickly without compromising quality
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
Ability to plan and manage multiple projects
Strong understanding of mechanical engineering and part design
Strong analytical thinking that leads to creative solutions and innovative ideas
An original portfolio of creative work that clearly demonstrates a product development process
Strong team player

Our Culture

At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.

What We Offer

We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets.

At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.

Learn more about us:
Life At SharkNinja
Outrageously Extraordinary

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We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com

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Fall 2025: Industrial Design Co-op

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