Full Time Industrial Design Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Work Period: September 2026 through December 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.

Join the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience: Built for early career talent. Geared toward impact. Driven by speed. Whether you're in a co-op or internship, our early talent program is designed to provide valuable exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. 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.

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 Intern role at SharkNinja.

As an Industrial Design Intern, 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. If you're a curious, hands-on creator who thrives on innovation and wants to make a positive impact in the consumer's everyday life, we want to hear from you!

 Here are some of the EXCITING things you'll get to do:

• 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

 ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:

• Education: Must be currently enrolled in an industrial design bachelor's or master's program
• 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

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!