Principal Designer, UX - Hardware

Socket.dev; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with matching

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

SharkNinja is seeking a Principal UX Designer to lead the design of innovative hardware products and experiences in Needham, MA. You will guide a cross‑functional team across Industrial Design, Product Development, Engineering, and more, mentoring junior designers and driving impact throughout the product lifecycle.

The role requires a strong portfolio, 10+ years in consumer product design, and deep experience with tools like Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in UX Design, Industrial Design, or a related subject.
• 10+ years of experience in consumer product design across hardware and software.
• A rich portfolio of professional work demonstrating both design and business outcomes.
• Experience mentoring junior designers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UX design and development of new hardware products and experiences.
• Drive product experiences that combine ease of use, high-quality design craft, and moments of delight.
• Collaborate across the org, partnering with UX, Industrial Design, CMF, Product Development, Project Management, AD, and Consumer Insights.
• Own deliverables end to end, from concept exploration to detailed specs across hardware and software.

Education

Bachelor's degree in UX Design, Industrial Design, or a related subject

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

3D software tools

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 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

AI at SharkNinja

At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.

Principal Designer, UX - Hardware

Needham, MA

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 — we have a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market. Developing one consumer product after another has let us enter multiple categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, our products are sold at key retailers online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

User Experience Design at SharkNinja

We work hard to give our consumers high quality, innovative, and delightful products. We're passionate about user experience, and we're looking for creative designers who think outside the box, embrace the latest technology, advocate for our customers, and push the boundary of what's possible. Join us on our journey to shape the future of SharkNinja product experiences.

The Role

We're seeking a talented and enthusiastic Principal UX Designer to join our growing team and deliver compelling, easy, and delightful user experiences for our hardware products.

As a senior member of the User Experience team, you'll lead design for new products — working collaboratively with colleagues across Industrial Design, Product Development, Engineering, Advanced Development, and other disciplines. You'll lead by example, mentoring junior designers and driving strategic impact within UX and the wider Design org.

This role calls for deep experience in consumer product design and development across hardware and software — the leading tools and techniques, and a proven record of shipping successful products with impact across the full product development lifecycle.

What You'll Do

Lead the UX design and development of new hardware products and experiences.

Drive product experiences that combine ease of use, high-quality design craft, and moments of delight — delivering the absolute best value for the consumer at the price point.

Collaborate across the org, partnering closely with UX, Industrial Design, CMF, Product Development, Project Management, AD, and Consumer Insights.

Own deliverables end to end, from concept exploration to detailed specs across hardware and software.

What You'll Bring

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in UX Design, Industrial Design, or a related subject


• 10+ years of experience in consumer product design across hardware and software


• A rich portfolio of professional work demonstrating both design and business outcomes


• Experience mentoring junior designers

Technical Skills

• Deep experience with industry-standard design tools, including (but not limited to) Adobe Creative Suite and Figma


• Experience with 3D software tools is a strong plus

How You Work

• Clear, effective communicator who can guide and influence cross-functional teams, fellow designers, and senior stakeholders


• Flexible and effective across multiple simultaneous programs in a fast-paced environment


• Equally at home with a blank sheet of paper or a detailed state table

Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre-paid legal insurance, back-up child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more.

$135,000 — $170,000 USD

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 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.

Learn more about us: Life At SharkNinja Outrageously Extraordinary

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