Spring 2026: Consumer Insights Intern (February to May)

Shark Ninja Operating•Needham, MA

44d•$26 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world . Work Period: February 2026 to May 2026 Location & Schedule: This is a part-time15 to 16 hour/week position with two 8-hour days or three 5-hour days onsite in Needham, MA. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position. Compensation Range: Ranges from $26/hr - $35/hr . Specific compensation is set according to a standardized scale aligned with your educational level at the time of hire. 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: This part-time Consumer Insights Intern will support quantitative and qualitative research to influence SharkNinja's development of 5-star products. The ideal candidate will be naturally inquisitive, have strong project management skills, interest in market research, and demonstrate strong strategic and critical thinking skills. He/she will work cross-functionally with a wide variety of data sources and stakeholders including Brand and Product Development.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in an associate's, bachelor's, or master's program
Must be able to work a part-time 15 to 16 hour/week schedule with either two 8-hour days or three 5-hour days per week onsite in Needham, MA
Naturally inquisitive
Has strong project management skills.
Builds understanding and trust with others by meeting commitments
Identifies the needs & expectations of others (personal & business) and acts upon them.
Leverages strong organizational and analytical skills to synthesize information from various sources focusing on relevancy and impact opportunity.
Thrives in a hands-on, dynamic, agile environment.
Effectively manages shifting priorities, resources.
Understands that not all paths are defined and leverages his/ her experience to create" and add value.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate will have completed 2+ years in a social science degree program (e.g. psychology or sociology) or is a marketing major with an excellent academic record

Responsibilities

Support and analyze qualitative and quantitative customer research for trends, insights, and new product development.
Assist in the development, management, and execution of research plans.
Translate feedback, including latent needs and dissatisfaction, into innovation recommendations.
Identify potential unmet customer needs that form the basis for new product/feature offerings.
Collaborate and plan customer research strategies and manage internal resources to successfully deliver on plans.