Lead Industrial Designer

SharkNinja; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase options

Wellness programs

Product discounts

Job summary

A leading consumer product company in Needham is seeking a Lead Industrial Designer who will tackle high-profile design challenges and mentor a team. The role involves creating functional prototypes and ensuring usability from conceptualization to production. Ideal candidates will have a BA or BS in Industrial Design and at least 4 years of experience in the field, along with proficiency in CAD tools and design software.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in design for small appliances, consumer electronics, or medical.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering and part design.
• Proven track record for delivering products through production.

Responsibilities

• Lead design activities and create high fidelity illustrations.
• Employ design thinking methodologies for innovative product solutions.
• Mentor designers and set expectations through the design process.

Skills

2D skills via sketching

Proficiency with CAD – SolidWorks or Rhino

Strong detail orientation

Excellent communication skills

Education

BA or BS in Industrial Design

MS in Industrial Design or a related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

KeyShot

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Overview

The Lead Industrial Designer role will be responsible for delivering against high-profile design challenges, working cross functionally and mentoring designers throughout the creative process. The role will design and visualize functional prototypes for research purposes and internal review, through to implementation for Tooling and mass production. Ninja Design is a team of Industrial Designers, UI and CMF Designers working on products across the Ninja brand.

Responsibilities

• Leads design activities and create high fidelity illustrations to demonstrate actual physical products, and generate suitably high quality material for presentation.
• Practice user-centered design approach to translate consumer insights into meaningful product solutions that will delight consumers both on an emotional/experiential and functional level.
• Employ design thinking methodologies to identify and generate innovative and unique product solutions to grow SharkNinja market share.
• Conceptualize and visualize concepts through high quality sketches, illustrations and CAD renderings.
• Articulate and specify design intent for manufacturing by creating specifications detailing fit, finishes, color, graphics, etc.
• Develop and refine product design solutions and ensure usability from conceptualization to production.
• Deliver clean, well-built CAD packages to Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to conceptualize, visualize and create new products.
• Coach and mentor designers, setting clear expectations and deliverables through the entire design and development process.
• Conduct brainstorming sessions and design reviews.
• Maintain quality standards for design throughout the product lifecycle.
• Stay abreast with current and emerging trends, innovations and materials within the industry.
• Solve complex problems by challenging assumptions using creativity and innovative approaches.
• Drive innovative approaches through emerging product trends or new technologies.
• Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices and standards.
• Demonstrate a high level of knowledge on full product development cycle with ability to navigate through technical and business constraints for achieving the best possible quality outcomes.
• Understand SharkNinja's brands and help define the company’s future product development strategies.

Attributes & Skills

• BA or BS in Industrial Design or similar discipline
• MS in Industrial Design or a related field preferred.
• 4+ years of experience working as a designer in small appliances, consumer electronics, medical, or a related field
• 2D skills via sketching, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.
• Proficiency with CAD – SolidWorks or Rhino required
• Proficiency with 3D rendering programs such as KeyShot.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to plan and manage multiple projects.
• Strong detail orientation with ability to work quickly without compromising quality.
• Proven track record for delivering products through production.
• Ability to work independently, own the entire development process with minimal supervision or guidance.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering and part design.
• Strong analytical thinking that leads to creative solutions and innovative ideas.
• A strong original portfolio of creative work that clearly demonstrates a product development process.
• Strong team player.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) along with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

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. Together, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets.

Equal Opportunity

Learn More About Us Life At SharkNinja. SharkNinja is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for applicants with disabilities.