Assistant Production Artist

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 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. 

AI at SharkNinja

At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.

Our mission to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world allows our employees to be thinkers and tinkerers, designers and doers, creators and number crunchers, makers of things they love. As we continue to grow, we are excited to add a Associate Production Artist to our global team. 

OVERVIEW: 

As an Associate Production Artist, you will join SharkNinja’s in-house Creative Production team and contribute to bringing products to market through accurate, high-quality production work. Working alongside experienced production artists, designers, brand managers, and project teams, you will develop your production skills while supporting asset delivery across packaging, retail, and digital channels. 

This role is designed for someone early in their career who is eager to build a strong foundation in production craft, learn professional workflows, and grow within a fast-paced global creative environment. 

HERE ARE SOME OF THE EXCITING THINGS YOU’LL GET TO DO: 

• Support the production team in preparing and adapting assets across packaging, retail displays, and digital channels under the guidance of senior team members 

• Assist in adapting assets for regional markets, following localization guidelines and working with translation partners as directed 

• Learn and apply SharkNinja production standards, file naming conventions, and asset management practices 

• Assist in building and maintaining production files for global product launches and brand campaigns 

• Review your own work carefully before delivery, checking for accuracy and consistency against brand and production standards 

• Incorporate feedback from proofs, markups, and creative reviews to deliver accurate, on-brand production work 

• Participate in project management workflows using platforms such as Workfront or Wrike, tracking task status and communicating progress 

• Contribute to organized, well-structured shared file systems and asset libraries 

• Explore and apply AI-assisted design tools under guidance, building familiarity with emerging production workflows 

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS: 

• Recent graduate from a college or trade school program in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field; internship or relevant production experience preferred 

• Foundational proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator 

• Working knowledge of print and digital production basics, including file formats, resolution, and color modes 

• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to catching errors and inconsistencies before work reaches review 

• Eagerness to learn production best practices, brand systems, and file management standards 

• Receptive to feedback and able to apply direction from proofs and markups with precision 

• Collaborative, team-oriented attitude with strong communication skills 

• Portfolio or work samples required for consideration