Spring 2027: Industrial Design Co-op (January through June)

SharkNinja•New York, NY

1d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

SharkNinja is hiring an Industrial Design Co-op for January through June 2027. The co-op will join the company’s cross-disciplinary Design team and gain hands-on experience across the product development cycle, from research and concept development through CAD and prototyping. The role works closely with Design, Engineering, and Marketing to help shape the visual and tactile identity of Shark and Ninja consumer products. It applies user-centered design to create solutions that are both emotionally engaging and functional, while considering real-world performance, cost, and manufacturing constraints. The co-op is full-time, 40 hours per week, and onsite five days per week. The posting gives Needham, Massachusetts as the required onsite location in its skills section, but identifies New York, New York in the location section. No relocation or housing assistance is provided. The posting lists hourly compensation as $30–$36 in the role details and $30–$40 in the compensation section; actual pay is said to depend on factors including education, skills, experience, and qualifications. The role is part of SharkNinja’s Early Edge Experience, which provides early-career participants with meaningful projects, professional development, community events, industry exposure, and an opportunity to present their contributions and learnings to company leaders.

Requirements

Be a current student in a related bachelor's or master's program, or have graduated from such a program within the past year.
Be able to work full-time, 40 hours per week, onsite five days per week; the skills section specifies Needham, Massachusetts.
Confidently and precisely create product designs using SolidWorks or Rhino.
Create high-quality 3D renderings using tools such as KeyShot.
Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, including under tight deadlines.
Work effectively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
Plan and manage multiple projects with focus and flexibility.
Have familiarity with mechanical engineering and part design.
Combine analytical thinking and creativity to propose practical, innovative solutions.
Provide an original portfolio demonstrating a product development process.
Collaborate naturally and contribute positively to brainstorms, critiques, and prototyping.

Nice To Haves

Curiosity and a forward-thinking approach to design, materials, and user experience.

Responsibilities

Support Industrial Design and CMF leads on product launches, from brainstorming through market launch.
Translate consumer insights into functional, user-centered design solutions with emotional impact.
Create sketches, illustrations, and high-fidelity renderings to communicate ideas to cross-functional teams.
Develop presentation-ready visuals and storytelling assets to inform design decisions.
Build visual and functional prototypes to test and advance concepts.
Collaborate with Engineering to deliver production-ready CAD files for manufacturing.
Specify product appearance and feel, including surface finishes, color, material, texture, and branding.
Contribute to multidisciplinary work across marketing, UX, and industrial design.
Explore trends, new materials, and future aesthetics to inform product design.
Help define future design language for Shark and Ninja products.
Participate in the full product development cycle and address performance, cost, and consumer experience constraints.