About the role#
As an Industrial Design Intern, you will join our cross-disciplinary team to work on the full product development cycle. You will gain hands-on experience 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, focusing on user-centered design and innovative solutions.
What you'll do#
- Support Industrial Design and CMF leads on real product launches.
- Translate consumer insights into user-centered design solutions.
- Create sketches, illustrations, and high-fidelity renderings to communicate ideas.
- Build visual and functional prototypes.
- Collaborate with Engineering to deliver production-ready CAD files.
- Specify product details including surface finishes, color, material, texture, and branding.
- Explore emerging trends, new materials, and future-forward aesthetics.
- Define the design language for upcoming products.
What you'll need#
- Current student in a bachelor's or master’s program, or a graduate within the past year.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or Rhino.
- Experience creating 3D renderings using tools like Keyshot.
- An original portfolio demonstrating your product development process.
- Familiarity with mechanical engineering and part design.
- Ability to plan and manage multiple projects.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week internship for Summer 2027 (May through August).
- The role is strictly on-site, 5 days per week, at our Needham, MA office.
- Compensation ranges from $27 to $36 per hour, based on education and qualifications.
- Benefits include medical insurance, health savings account with company contribution, sick time, company holidays, product discounts, and product testing opportunities.
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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