Senior Designer of Color, Material & Finishes, SharkNinja
Soft Goods
$73.5-105k
+ stock purchase program
Office located in Needham, MA
Home devices and appliances
Be an early applicant
Home devices and appliances
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$73.5-105k
+ stock purchase program
Office located in Needham, MA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world.
Role
Who you are
- 5–8 years in color, material, and finish design — consumer electronics or consumer products preferred
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, KeyShot, and SolidWorks
- Deep expertise in color theory, trend forecasting, and manufacturing processes across product categories
- Demonstrated ability to lead CMF strategy independently, from early concept through production
- Experience mentoring or providing design direction to junior and associate designers
- Strong strategic and analytical thinking that translates into innovative, brand-right creative direction
- Exceptional attention to detail, with a refined sense of aesthetics and craftsmanship
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and align senior leadership and executive stakeholders
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and shifting priorities
- A strong portfolio demonstrating CMF strategic leadership, end-to-end process ownership, and production-ready documentation (required)
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Interaction Design, or a related discipline — or equivalent professional experience
What the job involves
- Color, material, and finish is where a product stops being a spec sheet and starts being something someone wants on their counter. As Senior Designer, CMF, you'll lead that work across multiple products and categories — owning CMF direction from concept development through production implementation, so our products elevate the user experience, differentiate the brand, and earn consumer loyalty
- You'll join the Ninja Design Team: industrial designers, UI/UX designers, and CMF designers working across the brand and its categories. The role partners with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to shape brand-defining design direction, which means the strategic thinking and the material sample in your hand matter equally
- We're looking for a strategic creative thinker with deep expertise in color, material, and finish trends and manufacturing processes, and a track record of driving CMF concepts from strategy through production
- Lead CMF concept and strategy development that aligns with product design goals, brand identity, and long-term brand vision
- Own trend forecasting and research on emerging color, material, and finish trends — translating insights into actionable direction for the team
- Direct the creation of mood boards, color palettes, and material/finish samples, presenting concepts and rationale to senior stakeholders and leadership
- Lead supplier and manufacturer relationships, driving sourcing and evaluation of new materials and finishes for feasibility, innovation, and cost-effectiveness
- Own end-to-end CMF specifications and documentation, ensuring accurate and consistent execution across production teams and partners
- Lead design reviews across multiple projects, providing strategic direction and critical feedback on CMF-related aspects of product design
- Guide prototype and sample development, driving validation and refinement of CMF concepts through to production sign-off
- Mentor associate and junior CMF designers, raising the capability and craft of the broader team
- Establish and maintain the CMF materials library and archive, setting best practices for organization and knowledge-sharing
- Serve as the team's subject-matter expert on materials, color theory, and manufacturing technologies, sharing insights across the broader design org
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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