Art Director, Design – Ninja Creative Heated & Cookware

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.

*This role is on site in our Needham MA HQ

Overview

Were looking for a highly executional design-driven Art Director to lead creative development across Ninjas Heated Indoor & Outdoor and Cookware categories. This role is a permanent full-time position and a critical contributor to new product development - owning design execution while partnering closely with the Creative Director and Associate Creative Director to bring bold stories to life.

This Art Director will be deeply hands-on and play a key role in shaping how Ninja products show up in the world - from early concept through launch. Youll lead design for major programs translate product innovation into compelling visual narratives and ensure excellence across packaging digital retail social and experiential touchpoints.

Youllalso be a mentor and people leader responsible for guiding Senior Designers and Designers and collaborating closely with senior copywriters to deliver cohesive high-impact storytelling. This role is ideal for a seasoned designer who thrives in fast-moving environments valuescraft andknows how to elevate both the work and the team around them.

Key Responsibilities

Design Leadership & Execution

• Lead design execution for major new product development programs from concept through launch.

• Translate product insights innovation and strategy into clear compelling visual systems and storytelling.

• Own end-to-end design delivery across packaging retail Amazon digital social and print.

• Set and uphold a high bar for craft clarity and consistency across all creative outputs.

• Ensure design intent is carried through every touchpoint with precision and care.

Storytelling & Creative Partnership

• Partner closely with the Creative Director and Associate Creative Director to bring category stories to life through design.

• Collaborate with senior copywriters to develop integrated visual and verbal narratives.

• Contribute meaningfully to concept development helping evolve story frameworks into tangible consumer-ready executions.

• Identifyopportunities to elevate storytelling through design systems hierarchy and visual pacing.

Hands-On Design

• Deliver original design work yourselfthis is a true maker role.

• Create packaging systems visual identities toolkits and scalable design frameworks.

• Demonstrate mastery of typography layout composition and imagery direction.

• Stay current on DTC packaging trends consumer goods design and retail innovation applying insights to the work.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Manage mentor and develop Senior Designers and Designers supporting growth in craft confidence and ownership.

• Provide clear actionable feedback that strengthens execution and storytelling.

• Foster a collaborative respectful environment rooted inhigh standardsand shared accountability.

• Support healthy workflows and team rhythm in a fast-paced high-output environment.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Brand Product Consumer Insights Marketing and Imagery teams throughout the development process.

• Collaborate with production CGI and photography teams to ensure design excellence from concept to final output.

• Communicate design rationale clearly and confidently to stakeholders

• Respond to consumer insights and performance data with thoughtful creative adjustments.

Operational Excellence

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously whilemaintainingquality and intent.

• Anticipate challenges flag risks early and help problem-solve to keep work moving.

• Balance speed with craft making smart decisions in service of both brand and business goals.

Social & Platform-Native Design

• Contribute to platform-specificcreativeacross TikTok Instagram YouTube Amazon and emerging channels.

• Partner with creative social and brand teams to develop scroll-stopping design-led content.

• Ensure social executions feel cohesive with broader brand and product storytelling.

WhatWereLooking For

• 810 years of experience in design or creative roles with proven ownership of large-scale consumer programs.

• Experience leading design execution for packaging-led product launches.

• Demonstrated mentorship or people-management experience with Senior Designers and Designers.

• Strong portfolioshowcasingpackaging brand systems and consumer goods design alongside digital and retail work.

• Deep understanding of modern DTC packaging retail environments and visual storytelling.

• Expertproficiencyin Adobe Creative Suite; strong working knowledge of Figma; comfort with PowerPoint.

• Clear confident communicator who collaborates well with creative partners and cross-functional teams.

• Highly organized detail-oriented and comfortable navigating ambiguity.

YoullThrive Here If You

• Love being close to the work and leading through execution.

• Care deeply about craft clarity and storytelling.

• Enjoy mentoring designers and helping teams grow.

• Thrive in fast-paced evolving environments.

• See design as both a creative and strategic lever.

• Take pride in turning strong ideas into exceptional finished work