Industrial Design Co-op: Onsite NYC, Hands-on Prototyping

SharkNinja, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Paid time off

Employee product discounts

Product testing opportunities

Job summary

SharkNinja is seeking an Industrial Design Co-op in New York, NY. You will work full-time onsite, collaborating with a cross‑functional design team from concept to CAD and prototyping to shape consumer products.

You’ll develop user-centered design solutions, create renderings, and participate in real-world product development, gaining exposure to marketing, engineering, and UX. Previous project portfolios are required and the role offers valuable early-career exposure.

Qualifications

• Education: Current student in a related bachelor’s or master’s program or has graduated from such a program within the past year
• Must be able to work a full‑time, 40‑hour‑per‑week schedule with 5 days per week onsite
• 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 what’s possible in design, materials, and user experience

Responsibilities

• Support our Industrial Design and CMF leads on real product launches—from 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 (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 tomorrow’s hero products
• Immerse yourself in the full product development cycle and gain firsthand experience solving for real‑world constraints—designing for performance, cost, and delight

Skills

SolidWorks/Rhino

Keyshot renderings

Attention to detail

Time management

Mechanical design familiarity

Portfolio of work

Collaboration

Creative thinking

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Rhino

Keyshot

Job description

SharkNinja is seeking an Industrial Design Co-op in New York, NY. You will work full-time onsite, collaborating with a cross‑functional design team from concept to CAD and prototyping to shape consumer products.

You’ll develop user-centered design solutions, create renderings, and participate in real-world product development, gaining exposure to marketing, engineering, and UX. Previous project portfolios are required and the role offers valuable early-career exposure.