Product Development Co-op, SharkNinja
Spring 2026, Ninja, January through June
$26/hr - $35/hr
More information about location
5 days a week in office (Needham, MA)
Home devices and appliances
Job no longer available
Home devices and appliances
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$26/hr - $35/hr
More information about location
5 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
- We are looking for a passionate Product Development Co-op, Ninja
- Education: Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master's program, or have 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
- The ideal candidate will have completed at least one prior internship or co-op in a marketing or consumer products role
- Great communication skills
- Self-starter, energetic, keen to learn
- Flexible in approach
- An entrepreneurial mindset
- Someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly iterative environment
- A collaborative team player who has strong communication and interpersonal skills, while also having the ability to sprint on “individual” projects
- You should be eager to learn and ask questions. Outgoing verbally and willing to voice your opinion
- You need to be able to manage multiple projects and tasks at once while meeting assigned deadlines
What the job involves
- 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
- The ideal hire will thrive in a creative, dynamic work environment. As a member of the Product Development team, you will bring together a creative product marketing role and technical outlook to our creative efforts to ensure that imaginative but credible solutions populate our ambitious product roadmap
- This role will be part of our growing Ninja Product Development team, working on a variety of new innovative kitchen products. Alongside the product development team, you will help bring new innovative products to market
- Partner with Product Development team members to help with the successful product launches of new and cutting-edge products
- Aid Product Developers with maintaining their businesses through:
- Collaborate with Brand Marketing and Creative teams on updates to product packaging, instruction guides, and more
- Track our competitive landscape and providing analysis for areas of opportunity
- Own item (SKU) creation and accessory development for Domestic & International product launches
- Coordinate and execute of consumer research activities with internal and external testers in collaboration with Consumer Insights team
- Track of findings and action items from consumer research and product reviews
- Conduct ad-hoc analytical deep dives into consumer reviews – both Ninja products and competitors – to understand the consumer’s point of view
- Aid Product Developers with technical needs through:
- Monitor international line extension testing
- Partner with Culinary team members to conduct KPI testing/product definition holder
- Partner with Engineering counterparts to support thermal mapping
- Prepare samples for retailer meetings
Application process
- 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
- Work Period: January 2026 through June 2026
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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