Senior UX Designer, SharkNinja
$82.5-143.8k
Office located in Needham. MA
Home devices and appliances
Open for applications
Home devices and appliances
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$82.5-143.8k
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
- 4-7 years of experience in UX design for mobile experiences on iOS and Android, with a portfolio demonstrating strong UX and UI craft
- Ability to work with considerable independence on complex design problems, from research and ideation through to detailed specifications
- Experience with physical/connected hardware products is highly desirable
- Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite; experience using AI tools in the design process is a strong plus
- Strong understanding of UX best practices, interaction design principles, and mobile design guidelines (Human Interface Guidelines and Material Design)
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to maintain high quality while working quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present and rationalize design decisions clearly to cross-functional partners
- Analytical thinking that leads to creative, user-centered solutions and innovative ideas
- Bachelor's degree in UI/UX Design, Industrial Design, Interaction Design, or a related discipline
What the job involves
- SharkNinja is seeking a skilled and passionate Senior UX Designer to play a significant role in shaping connected app experiences for our Shark and Ninja product families.
- In this role, you will independently drive UX design for assigned product areas, contribute meaningfully to the team's design system, and collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to deliver user-centered, high-quality experiences.
- You will help to mentor junior colleagues and serve as a strong individual contributor who can take a project from early-stage research and ideation through to final UX specifications and implementation support
- Own UX design for assigned features and product areas within the Shark and Ninja connected app ecosystem, delivering work across the full design lifecycle on iOS and Android
- Translate consumer insights and user research into user-centered design solutions that are both functional and visually engaging
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams — including Product, Engineering, Industrial Design, and CMF — to conceptualize and refine app experiences
- Build interactive prototypes at appropriate fidelity to test concepts, gather user feedback, and communicate design intent to stakeholders
- Define the look and feel of accessible app experiences, including interface elements, color schemes, typography, and iconography within the SharkNinja UX design system
- Deliver well-documented final UX specs and assets, partnering with sprint-based development teams to ensure successful and accurate implementation
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the SharkNinja design system by proposing and documenting new patterns and components
- Provide constructive feedback and informal mentorship to junior UX designers on the team
- Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance and accelerate the design process
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.
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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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