Spring 2026: Industrial Design Co-op (January through June)

About Us

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact peoples lives in homes around the world. 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 3600 associates the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.

Work Period: January 2026 through June 2026

Location & Schedule: This is a full-time 40-hour-per-week position with 5 days per week onsite in Needham MA. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.

Compensation Range:Ranges from $26/hr - $35/hr.Specific compensation is set according to a standardized scale aligned with your educational level at the time of hire.

Join the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience: Built for early career talent. Geared toward impact. Driven by speed. Whether youre in a co-op or internship our early talent program is designed to provide valuable exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. Youll dive into meaningful projects and tasks that sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge. Along the way youll benefit from professional development opportunities community events and connections that make your experience well-rounded and enriching. Your time with us will culminate in an opportunity to showcase your contributions and learnings to SharkNinja leaders because this is a program for those ready to shape whats next fast.

This role: Are you passionate about blending design with function beauty and innovation Are you ready to redefine whats possible in consumer products pushing the boundaries of form and function If so you could be a great fit for the Industrial Design Co-op role at SharkNinja.

As an Industrial Design Intern/Co-op youll be embedded within our award-winning cross-disciplinary Design team gaining hands-on experience in all phases of the product development cyclefrom early-stage research and concepting to final CAD and prototyping. Working closely with Design Engineering and Marketing teams youll contribute to the visual and tactile identity of Shark and Ninja products that people use every this role you can expect to practice user-centered design push creative boundaries and develop meaningful solutions that delight consumers both emotionally and functionally. If youre a curious hands-on creator who thrives on innovation and desires to make a positive impact in the consumers everyday life we want to hear from you!

Here are some of the EXCITING things youll get to do:

• Support our Industrial Design and CMF leads on real product launchesfrom brainstorming to market.
• Translate consumer insights into bold user-centered design solutions that are both functional and emotionally impactful.
• Bring ideas to life through compelling sketches illustrations and high-fidelity renderings that inspire cross-functional teams.
• Create presentation-ready visuals and storytelling assets that influence design decisions at the highest level.
• Build visual and functional prototypes that help test ideas and push boundaries.
• Collaborate with Engineering to deliver clean production-ready CAD files that carry your vision through to manufacturing.
• Specify the full look and feel of a product (i.e surface finishes color material texture and branding) down to the finest detail.
• Contribute to a multi-disciplinary team where marketing UX and industrial design converge.
• Explore emerging trends new materials and future-forward aesthetics to inform what comes next.
• Elevate the Shark and Ninja brands by helping define the design language of tomorrows hero products.
• Immerse yourself in the full product development cycle and gain firsthand experience solving for real-world constraintsdesigning for performance cost and delight

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:

• Education: Must be currently enrolled in an industrial design bachelors or masters program or have graduated from one within the past year
• Must be able to work a full-time 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 daysper week onsite in Needham MA
• Create product designs using SolidWorks or Rhino with confidence and precision
• Visualize ideas through high-quality 3D renderings in tools like Keyshot to bring concepts to life for cross-functional teams
• Deliver meticulous attention to detail even under tight deadlines
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift and precision matters
• Plan and manage multiple projects with focus and flexibility
• Familiarity with mechanical engineering and part design
• Combine analytical thinking with creative energy to propose innovative real-world solutions
• An original portfolio of creative work that clearly demonstrates a product development process
• Collaborate naturally and bring positive energy to every brainstorm critique and prototype
• Stay curious and forward-thinking pushing the boundaries of whats possible in design materials and user experience

SAMPLES REQUIRED:

• In addition to a resume please provide samples of your work.
• You can link samples in your resume or add as cover letter.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications for early talent roles response times may vary depending on the specific role and timeline. Our team appreciates your patience!