Industrial Design Manager, SharkNinja
$93.8-194.2k
+ Employee stock purchase program
3 days a week in office (Needham, MA)
Home devices and appliances
Be an early applicant
Home devices and appliances
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$93.8-194.2k
+ Employee stock purchase program
3 days a week in office (Needham, MA)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world.
Role
Who you are
- BA or BS in Industrial Design or a related discipline; MS in Industrial Design or related field preferred
- 8+ years of professional experience as a designer in small appliances, consumer electronics, medical devices, or related industries, demonstrating a proven track record of successfully delivering products through the production process
- 3+ years of leadership or management experience, demonstrating the ability to effectively lead and mentor a team
- Exceptional verbal, written and visual communication, adept at fostering effective collaboration across teams, and proficient in delivering impactful key messages through compelling storytelling, tailored for cross-discipline teams and senior leadership communication
- Solid understanding and proven experience in mass-production part design and manufacturing principles
- Proficiency in 2D/3D design tools including sketching, Adobe Creative Suite, SolidWorks and Keyshot
- Familiarity with AI-driven design techniques is desirable
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Skilled in driving team collaboration and conducting workshops to foster innovation, while accelerating the delivery of high-quality outcomes within tight timeframes without sacrificing quality
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and react swiftly to new information, with the capacity to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team, while leading and inspiring team members to achieve collective goals
- A robust portfolio showcasing original creative work that highlights the product development process
What the job involves
- As the Manager of Industrial Design at SharkNinja, you will play a pivotal role in leading and overseeing the industrial design process from concept to mass production
- You will be responsible for managing and mentoring a team of industrial designers, creating breakthrough design solutions, ensuring the successful execution of design projects, while adhering to aggressive timelines and cost targets
- This role will work collaboratively with senior leaders of Industrial Design department, and cross-functional teams on design requirements, manufacturing feasibility, and market-driven design strategies, you will translate design briefs into innovative product solutions that meet both market demands and SharkNinja's brand vision
- Lead and mentor industrial designers, fostering collaboration and professional development while maintaining a 50/50 approach to hands-on design and design management
- Practice user-centered design, translating consumer insights into innovative product solutions
- Articulate design intent for manufacturing execution, leveraging proven experience in concept-to-production mastery and manufacturing knowledge and providing team leadership
- Provide guidance and support, ensuring team members' growth and success within the organization
- Work closely with global cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and product development, to ensure seamless integration of design concepts into the product development process and uphold design integrity throughout the cycle
- Coach and mentor designers, setting clear expectations and deliverables, and conducting brainstorming sessions and design reviews to foster creativity and innovation
- Maintain high quality standards for design throughout the product lifecycle, staying updated on industry trends, innovations, and materials
- Solve complex problems by challenging assumptions and driving innovative approaches through emerging product trends or technologies
- Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices, and standards to ensure consistent quality and innovation
- Identify areas for process improvement within the design department, implementing enhancements to streamline workflows and optimize efficiency
- Oversee the full industrial design workload across team members, spanning multiple product categories from concept ideation to final product delivery, while developing and maintaining project timelines to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget constraints
- Understand SharkNinja's brands and contribute to defining the company's future product development strategies, aligning with business objectives and customer needs
- Demonstrate a high level of knowledge of the full product development cycle, navigating technical and business constraints to achieve optimal quality outcomes
Our take
With more people looking for home products that work harders and smarter, SharkNinja has become a household name. Through its Shark line of cleaning and home care tools and Ninja range of kitchen appliance the company creates solutions that simplify daily routines and overall enhance modern living.
SharkNinja has been in operation since 1994, which is testament to the quality and popularity of its products. Since its initial launch in Canada, the company has expanded into the US and the UK. In 2017 SharkNinja was bought by CDH Private Equity for over $1.5 Billion, further proof of its impressive market value. Perhaps more evidence is that it brings in annual revenues of around $4B.
It continues to hold a strong position in the home appliance market too, competiting with big brands like Dyson. Its Shark line lead the US upright vacuum, segment, while its presence in robotics vacuums reflects steady growth in a compeititve space. Since going public, the company has m,aintained a rapid pace of innovation, launching numerous new products eacxh pear and expanding into adjecent categories such as outdoor coolers and grills. With a growing global footprint and a focus ons mart design, usabiluity, and category expansion, SharkNinja is very well positioned to continue shaping the futur of home appliances.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Needham Heights, Needham, MA
Leadership
Mark Rosenzweig
(Founder)Founded SharkNinja in 1994. Has won three Red Dot Awards for product Design.
Mark Barrocas
(CEO)Mark joined SharkNinja in 2008 as CEO. Prior to this, he spent 3 years at Aramark Uniform Services as the President of the WearGuard Division. Prior to that, he spent 4 years at Broder Bros as the President and 2 years at Perry Ellis International as VP of Corporate Sales.
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