About the role#
As an Industrial Design Co-op, you will join our cross-disciplinary design team to work on all phases of the product development cycle. You will be embedded in the process from early-stage research and concepting to final CAD and prototyping. You will contribute to the visual and tactile identity of Shark and Ninja products, helping to define the design language of future hero products.
What you'll do#
- Support Industrial Design and CMF leads on real product launches.
- Translate consumer insights into user-centered design solutions.
- Bring ideas to life through sketches, illustrations, and high-fidelity renderings.
- Create presentation-ready visuals and storytelling assets.
- Build visual and functional prototypes to test ideas.
- Collaborate with Engineering to deliver clean, production-ready CAD files.
- Specify product details including surface finishes, color, material, texture, and branding.
- Contribute to a multi-disciplinary team alongside marketing and UX.
- Explore emerging trends, new materials, and future-forward aesthetics.
- Immerse yourself in the full product development cycle while designing for performance and cost.
What you'll need#
- Current student in an Industrial Design or Mechanical Engineering bachelor's or master's program, or a graduate within the past year.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or Rhino for creating product designs.
- Ability to visualize ideas through high-quality 3D renderings in tools like Keyshot.
- An original portfolio demonstrating your product development process.
- Familiarity with mechanical engineering and part design.
- Ability to combine analytical thinking with creative energy.
- Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Strong collaboration skills and a positive approach to brainstorming and critiques.
- Ability to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule.
Location & details#
- Location: Needham, Massachusetts.
- Term: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027 (January through June).
- Modality: This is an on-site position requiring 5 days per week in the office.
- Compensation: $28 - $34 per hour, based on educational level at the time of hire.
- Status: Full-time, paid position. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.
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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