About the role#
The HW UX/UI Design Co-op role focuses on creating intuitive physical product experiences. You will sit at the intersection of physical product and user experience, designing on-device interfaces and interaction flows. You will work alongside industrial design, product, and engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle, from initial concepts to final launch.
What you'll do#
- Help define the end-to-end user experience, interaction model, and on-product interfaces.
- Design physical UI components including displays, affordances, and feedback mechanisms like haptic, audio, or visual cues.
- Partner with industrial design to determine UI placement, control feel, labeling, and ergonomics.
- Navigate hardware and technology constraints with engineering teams to ensure designs are feasible.
- Build and run usability testing sessions on physical prototypes.
- Turn testing findings into actionable design changes.
- Document UI layouts, interaction specifications, state diagrams, and UI asset packages for firmware and engineering teams.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's or master’s program in Industrial Design or a related field, or graduation from such a program within the past year.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating your design experience.
- Proficiency with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
- A user-centered mindset with strong attention to detail.
- Effective visual and verbal communication skills.
- Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn new tools and technologies.
- Interest in connected consumer products, smart home technology, or IoT ecosystems is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position.
- You must be able to work 5 days per week on-site in Needham, Massachusetts.
- The role is available for the Winter 2027 and Summer 2027 terms.
- This position is paid.
About SharkNinja
SharkNinja is a product design and technology company based in Needham, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1994 and operates as a public company. The business focuses on consumer goods and product marketing. It employs over 4,000 people to develop household products for cleaning, cooking, and food preparation.
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