Ux Designer, Mobile Apps

Ninjakitchen; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 82,500 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Ninjakitchen in Needham is looking for a talented UX Designer. This role involves developing user-centered app experiences for Shark Ninja products and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include defining connected experiences and building prototypes. You should possess a Bachelor's degree in UX Design and have 2–4 years of relevant experience. The salary ranges from $82,500 to $135,000, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in UX design for mobile experiences on iOS and Android.
• A strong portfolio showcasing relevant UX design work is required.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work quickly without compromising quality.

Responsibilities

• Define user-centered solutions for app experiences.
• Build interactive prototypes to gather feedback.
• Collaborate to ensure designs maintain visual integrity.

Skills

UX design for mobile experiences

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Proficiency in Figma

Strong analytical thinking

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in UI/UX Design or related field

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic UX Designer to join our growing UX team. You will play a key role in developing compelling new app experiences, collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver innovative, user‑centered designs that integrate and enhance our physical Shark and Ninja products. You will contribute to all stages of the design process—from concept development to prototyping and product implementation—ensuring that our app experiences elevate our products and drive consumer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Elevate the Shark and Ninja brands by defining the connected experience for next‑generation hardware products within a multi‑disciplinary UX, ID & CMF design team.
• Translate consumer insights and user research into functional, engaging user‑centered solutions.
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams and senior UX colleagues to conceptualize app experiences for Shark Ninja products.
• Build interactive prototypes to test concepts, gather feedback, and refine user experiences.
• Collaborate with SW and Product teams to ensure designs are implementable and maintain visual and functional integrity.
• Define the look and feel of accessible app experiences, including interface elements, color schemes, typography, and branding within the Shark Ninja UX design system.
• Deliver final UX specs and assets, working in lockstep with sprint‑based development teams to ensure successful implementation.

Attributes & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in UI/UX Design, Industrial Design, Interaction Design, or related discipline.
• A strong portfolio showcasing relevant UX design work is required.
• 2–4 years of experience in UX design for mobile experiences on iOS and Android.
• Experience with physical products is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in UX design tools including Figma and Adobe Creative Suite. Experience using AI tools in the design process is a strong plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment at the intersection of software and hardware experiences.
• Strong analytical thinking that leads to creative solutions and innovative ideas.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work quickly without compromising quality.
• Strong teamwork and excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: $82,500 — $135,000 USD. Factors such as geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications may affect starting pay within this range.

The Company offers the following benefits: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts 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, prepaid legal insurance, backup child and elder care days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more.

Equal Opportunity 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].