Associate Creative Director, Art - Ninja New Needham, MA, United States

Ninjakitchen; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in home solutions is seeking an Associate Creative Director, Art to shape the future of Ninja products. This hands-on role requires a conceptual thinker and design expert to lead creative projects spanning packaging, digital, and social media, furthering brand storytelling and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive health insurance

Retirement plans

Employee stock purchase options

Wellness programs

Product discounts

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a creative role, including 2-3 years in a leadership position.
• A portfolio of standout concept and design work across brand, product, and social.
• Solid understanding of typography, layout, composition, and photo direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept development and execution for product launches and brand campaigns.
• Build visual identities, logos, and design systems for new products and sub-brands.
• Collaborate with copywriters and strategists to develop scroll-stopping content.

Skills

Creative thinking

Storytelling

Design expertise

Collaboration

Presentation skills

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

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 3,600+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world .

Job Title: Associate Creative Director, Art – Ninja Brand
Location: Needham, MA
Department: Creative
Reports to: Creative Director

Overview

We’re looking for an Associate Creative Director, Art to help shape the next generation of Ninja products through bold storytelling and sharp design. This is a highly hands-on role for a conceptual thinker and design expert who thrives in a fast-paced, consumer-first environment.

You’ll be part of a passionate, collaborative team that’s both consumer-centric and product-led. You’ll bring products to life from the ground up, partnering with copywriters, designers, and cross-functional teams to lead breakthrough work across packaging, digital, social, experiential, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead concept development and execution for product launches and brand campaigns
• Create 360 platforms that bring Ninja innovations to life across packaging, digital, retail, Amazon, and experiential
• Deliver original concept and design work yourself — this is a maker role, not just a manager one

Social Concepting & Content

• Generate platform-native ideas for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and emerging channels
• Collaborate with copywriters and strategists to develop scroll-stopping content
• Art direct both studio and creator-driven content
• Respond to performance insights with smart creative pivots

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with product, insights, marketing, and engineering to align creative with business goals
• Present work to stakeholders and execs with clarity and confidence
• Guide and elevate designers and junior creatives
• Lead shoots and reviews with a sharp eye for detail and craft
• Set the creative bar through high-quality, idea-driven execution

Design & Delivery

• Build visual identities, logos, and design systems for new products and sub-brands
• Ensure design excellence across TV, social, print, and packaging
• Juggle multiple projects without sacrificing quality or intent
• Embrace feedback and iteration to push the work forward

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years in a creative role, with 2–3 years in a leadership position
• A portfolio of standout concept and design work across brand, product, and social
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
• Solid understanding of typography, layout, composition, and photo direction
• Comfortable working fast, presenting confidently, and collaborating deeply
• A passion for storytelling, innovation, and hands-on execution

You’ll Thrive Here If You

• Love turning insights into big, clear ideas
• Care as much about execution as concept
• Are energized by ambiguity and iteration
• Collaborate naturally and lead with clarity
• Set a high bar and help others reach it

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. To gether, 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.

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 [e-mail]

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