Industrial Design Co-op, SharkNinja
Spring 2026, January through June
Compensation Range: Ranges from $26/hr - $35/hr
5 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
Compensation Range: Ranges from $26/hr - $35/hr
5 days a week in office (Needham, MA)
1001+ employees
Company mission
SharkNinja's mission is to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world.
Role
Who you are
- If you’re a curious, hands-on creator who thrives on innovation and desires to make a positive impact in the consumer’s everyday life, we want to hear from you!
- Education: Must be currently enrolled in an industrial design bachelor’s or master’s program, or have graduated from one 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
- Create product designs using SolidWorks or Rhino with confidence and precision
- Visualize ideas through high-quality 3D renderings in tools like Keyshot to bring concepts to life for cross-functional teams
- 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
- Familiarity with mechanical engineering and part design
- Combine analytical thinking with creative energy to propose innovative, real-world solutions
- An original portfolio of creative work that clearly demonstrates a product development process
- 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: January 2026 through June 2026
- Location & Schedule: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position
- This role: Are you passionate about blending design with function, beauty, and innovation? Are you ready to redefine what’s possible in consumer products, pushing the boundaries of form and function? If so, you could be a great fit for the Industrial Design Co-op role at SharkNinja
- As an Industrial Design Intern/Co-op, you’ll be embedded within our award-winning, cross-disciplinary Design team, gaining hands-on experience in all phases of the product development cycle—from early-stage research and concepting to final CAD and prototyping
- Working closely with Design, Engineering, and Marketing teams, you’ll contribute to the visual and tactile identity of Shark and Ninja products that people use every day
- In this role, you can expect to practice user-centered design, push creative boundaries, and develop meaningful solutions that delight consumers both emotionally and functionally
- Support our Industrial Design and CMF leads on real product launches—from brainstorming to market
- Translate consumer insights into bold, user-centered design solutions that are both functional and emotionally impactful
- Bring ideas to life through compelling sketches, illustrations, and high-fidelity renderings that inspire cross-functional teams
- Create presentation-ready visuals and storytelling assets that influence design decisions at the highest level
- Build visual and functional prototypes that help test ideas and push boundaries
- Collaborate with Engineering to deliver clean, production-ready CAD files that carry your vision through to manufacturing
- Specify the full look and feel of a product (i.e surface finishes, color, material, texture, and branding) down to the finest detail
- Contribute to a multi-disciplinary team where marketing, UX, and industrial design converge
- Explore emerging trends, new materials, and future-forward aesthetics to inform what comes next
- Elevate the Shark and Ninja brands by helping define the design language of tomorrow’s hero products
- Immerse yourself in the full product development cycle and gain firsthand experience solving for real-world constraints—designing for performance, cost, and delight
Application process
- SAMPLES REQUIRED:
- 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
Consumer demand for new and better home appliances continues to grow. SharkNinja serves this demand by designing and manufacturing innovative home goods and devices. Specifically, it has a growing line of solutions that consist of Shark cleaning and home care products and Ninja kitchen appliances.
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.
SharkNinja’s main challenge is facing down big-name competitors such as home appliance giant Dyson. In fact, through innovative design, it seized the market-leading spot in traditional vacuums from Dyson and is only second to iRobot in sales of robotic models. A 2023 IPO saw an extra $296 million in funding added to SharkNinja's pot and was followed by product launches in new sectors such as air conditioning and food cooling, indicating that the company is still full of new product ideas.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Employer paid group benefits including medical, dental, life insurance and more
- Competitive RRSP matching program
- 16 vacation days to start
- Paid sick days
- Paid volunteer and cultural days
- Employee & Family Assistance program
- An opportunity to accelerate your career with world class brands
- Continuous development and mentoring
- Opportunity to join various employee-based affinity groups
- Diverse, inclusive, and community-minded organization
- Wellness program offering free virtual fitness classes and a fitness reimbursement
- Employee product discounts
Company HQ
Needham Heights, Needham, MA
Leadership
Mark Rosenzweig
(Founder)Founded SharkNinja in 1994. Has won three Red Dot Awards for product Design.
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