Spring 2027: Industrial Design Co-op (January through June)

SharkNinja; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

HSA with company contribution

Sick time

Company holidays

Employee product discount

Product testing opportunities

Referral bonuses

Job summary

SharkNinja in Needham, MA is seeking an Industrial Design Co-op for January–June 2027. This on-site, full-time role offers hands-on experience across the product development cycle in a fast-paced, design-focused team.

You’ll work with SolidWorks/Rhino and KeyShot, contribute to real launches, and develop production-ready CAD files while exploring materials, finishes, and brand visuals for Shark and Ninja products. Build your portfolio and launch your career.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a related bachelor's or master's program or has graduated within the past year.
• Able to work full-time 40 hours per week onsite in Needham, MA.
• Create product designs using SolidWorks or Rhino.
• Visualize ideas through high-quality 3D renderings in KeyShot.

Responsibilities

• Support design leads on real product launches—from brainstorming to market.
• Translate insights into user-centered design solutions.
• Create sketches, illustrations, and renderings for cross-functional teams.
• Develop presentation visuals and storytelling assets.
• Build prototypes and collaborate with engineering to deliver CAD files.
• Specify look and feel of products, including materials and finishes.
• Contribute to a multi-disciplinary team with marketing, UX, and design.
• Explore trends and materials to inform future products.
• Help define design language of Shark/Ninja hero products.
• Gain hands-on experience across the full product development cycle.

Skills

SolidWorks

Rhino

3D renderings

Attention to detail

Project management

Mechanical design

Portfolio

Collaboration

Creative thinking

Curiosity

Education

Currently enrolled in related bachelor's or master's program

Tools

SolidWorks

Rhino

KeyShot

Job description

Spring 2027: Industrial Design Co-op (January through June)

About Us

SharkNinjais a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positivelyimpactpeople’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proventrack recordof bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowedSharkNinjato enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than4,100associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

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.

Job Name: Industrial Design Co-op

Work Period: January 2027 to June 2027

Location & Schedule: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with 5 daysper week onsite in Needham, MA . There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.

Compensation Range: Ranges from $28/hr - $34/hr. Specific compensation is set according to a standardized scale aligned with your educational level at the time of hire.

Join the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience: Built for early career talent. Geared toward impact. Driven by speed. Whether you're in a co-op or internship, our early talent program is designed to provide valuable exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. You’ll dive into meaningful projects and tasks that sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge. Along the way, you’ll benefit from professional development opportunities, community events, and connections that make your experience well-rounded and enriching. Your time with us will culminate in an opportunity to showcase your contributions and learnings to SharkNinja leaders because this is a program for those ready to shape what’s next — fast.

This role: Industrial Design Co-op

Are you passionate about blending design with function, beauty, and innovation? Are you ready to redefine what’s possible in consumer products, pushing the boundaries of form and function? If so, we invite you to learn more about the Industrial Design Co-op role at SharkNinja.

As an Industrial Design Co-op, you’ll be embedded within our award-winning, cross-disciplinary Design team, gaining hands‑on experience in all phases of the product development cycle—from early‑stage research and concepting to final CAD and prototyping. Working closely with Design, Engineering, and Marketing teams, you’ll contribute to the visual and tactile identity of Shark and Ninja products that people use every day. In this role, you can expect to practice user‑centered design, push creative boundaries, and develop meaningful solutions that delight consumers both emotionally and functionally. If you’re a curious, hands‑on creator who thrives on innovation and desires to make a positive impact in the consumer’s everyday life, we want to hear from you!

Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:

• 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 (i.e 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

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:

• 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 in Needham, MA
• 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

SAMPLES REQUIRED:

In addition to a resume, please provide samples of your work. You can link samples in your resume or add as “cover letter”.

Please note that, due to the high volume of applications for early talent roles, response times may vary depending on the specific role and timeline. Our team appreciates your patience!

Salary and Other Compensation: The hourly 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, health savings account (HSA) with company contribution, sick time, company holidays, employee product discount, product testing opportunities, referral bonuses, and more.

Hourly Pay Range

$26 - $35 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 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 at [e-mail]

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At SharkNinja, we take pride in our uniqueness. Our innovation extends beyond our products to the way we work, embracing diversity as a cornerstone of our success. We recognize that our differences make us stronger, more creative, and better at what we do. Our workforce should reflect the diversity of our customer base, which is why our recruitment commitment is to truly be an exemplary, equal opportunity employer, fostering a welcoming and inclusive workplace.

We are looking for you as a valued candidate, to help us achieve our commitment by participating in this short questionnaire. You can choose if you want to complete the questions, if you do your answers will help us to ensure our hiring practices are inclusive, and in return we commit to treating the information you provide with respect by applying technical measures to your response to remove it from your candidate record.

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