Fall 2026: Industrial Design Intern (September through December)

SharkNinja; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 60,614; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Employee product discount

Referral bonuses

Job summary

SharkNinja in Needham, MA is seeking an Industrial Design Intern for a full-time position from June to September 2026. You will support product launches, translate insights into design solutions, and create compelling visual assets.

The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in an industrial design program and proficient with design tools like SolidWorks and Keyshot. Compensation ranges from $17 to $44 per hour, alongside various benefits including medical insurance and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule.
• Deliver meticulous attention to detail, even under tight deadlines.
• Have an original portfolio of creative work demonstrating product development.

Responsibilities

• Support Industrial Design and CMF leads on product launches.
• Translate consumer insights into user-centered design solutions.
• Collaborate with Engineering to deliver production-ready CAD files.
• Create visuals that influence design decisions.

Skills

SolidWorks

Rhino

3D rendering using Keyshot

Analytical thinking

Creativity

Attention to detail

Mechanical engineering familiarity

Education

Currently enrolled in an industrial design bachelor’s or master’s program

Job description

Industrial Design Intern

Work Period: June 2026 – September 2026.
Location & Schedule: Full‑time (40 hours per week) in Needham, MA. Requires on‑site attendance 5 days per week. No relocation or housing assistance is offered.

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.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an industrial design bachelor’s or master’s program.
• 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.
• Have 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.

Required Samples

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

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Pay Range: $17—$44 USD.

Benefits include medical insurance, health savings account (HSA) with company contribution, sick time, company holidays, employee product discount, product testing opportunities, referral bonuses, and more.

EEO Statement

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].