Global VP, Floor Care Front-End Innovation

Sharkninja; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 280,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Stock purchase program

Job summary

SharkNinja, a global product design and technology company based in Needham, MA, seeks a VP of Design & Advanced Development for Floor Care to lead our Front-End Innovation team across corded, cordless, and hard floor extraction platforms. The role blends design leadership with hands-on engineering to shape breakthrough consumer products.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in product design and a PDE background, with a proven record of guiding teams from concept to commercialization while

Qualifications

• A degree in Product Design Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field blending design and engineering. PDE background highly valued.
• 15+ years of experience in product design and innovation, ideally in high-volume consumer goods, with experience across floor care/home appliances.

Responsibilities

• Lead Front-End Innovation for floor care across corded, cordless, and hard floor extraction.
• Inspire Designers and Product Engineers to develop prototypes that sell ideas to executives.
• Own innovation roadmap and identify whitespace in floor care platforms.
• Pitch future-focused concepts that connect emotionally with consumers and align with business goals.
• Champion a studio culture blending hands-on making, prototyping, and manufacturing feasibility.

Skills

Leadership

Industrial Design

Product Design

Storytelling

Team mentorship

Education

Product Design Engineering degree

Job description

SharkNinja, a global product design and technology company based in Needham, MA, seeks a VP of Design & Advanced Development for Floor Care to lead our Front-End Innovation team across corded, cordless, and hard floor extraction platforms. The role blends design leadership with hands-on engineering to shape breakthrough consumer products.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in product design and a PDE background, with a proven record of guiding teams from concept to commercialization while