UX Design Intern, SharkNinja
Summer 2026, May to August
Hourly Pay Range: $26 - $35 USD
More information about location
Office located in Needham, MA
Home devices and appliances
Be an early applicant
Home devices and appliances
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
Hourly Pay Range: $26 - $35 USD
More information about location
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
- If you’re a curious, creative problem-solver who loves combining research, design, prototyping and technology to solve real world problems and make customers’ lives better, we want to hear from you!
- Education: Current student in their third year or beyond of a bachelor's program, or currently enrolled in a master’s or doctorate program
- Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
- An original portfolio of UX/UI product-oriented work that clearly demonstrates a product development process
- 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
- Combine analytical thinking with creative energy to propose innovative, real-world solutions
- 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
What the job involves
- Work Period: May 2026 to August 2026
- This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
- We’re looking for a UX Design Intern to join our award-winning, cross-disciplinary Design team at SharkNinja!
- In this role, you’ll get hands-on experience designing seamless, user-friendly app experiences that connect consumers with our Shark and Ninja products
- You'll work closely with colleagues across the UX, ID, Engineering, and Marketing to drive intuitive, engaging, and delightful app experiences that elevate and enhance our hardware products
- Translate user research and consumer insights into bold, user-centered digital solutions that are both functional and engaging
- Create presentation-ready visuals and storytelling assets that influence design decisions at the highest level
- Build interactive prototypes to test concepts, gather feedback, and refine user experiences
- Collaborate with Engineering and Product teams to ensure designs are implementable and maintain visual and functional integrity
- Define the look and feel of app experiences, including interface elements, color schemes, typography, and branding
- Contribute to a multi-disciplinary team where UX, UI, and product design converge
- Elevate the Shark and Ninja brands by helping to define the connected experience next-generation hardware products
- Immerse yourself in the full UX/UI design process and gain firsthand experience solving real-world user challenges
Application process
- In addition to a resume, please provide samples of your work
- You can link samples in your resume or add as “cover letter”
- 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. Our team appreciates your patience!
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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