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

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

1d•$26 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

SharkNinja is seeking an Industrial Design Co-op to join its award-winning, cross-disciplinary Design team for January through June 2027. This full-time, onsite co-op in Needham, Massachusetts offers hands-on experience across the product development cycle, from early-stage research and concept development through CAD and prototyping. The co-op will work closely with Design, Engineering, and Marketing teams to help shape the visual and tactile identity of Shark and Ninja consumer products. The role focuses on user-centered design and developing solutions that are both functional and emotionally impactful. The co-op will support real product launches, translate consumer insights into design concepts, create sketches and renderings, build prototypes, and collaborate on production-ready CAD. The work also includes specifying product finishes, colors, materials, textures, and branding, while considering performance, cost, and consumer delight. The position provides exposure to professional development opportunities, community events, cross-functional collaboration, and the chance to present contributions and learnings to SharkNinja leaders. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a related bachelor's or master's program, or graduated from such a program within the past year.
Available to work full-time, 40 hours per week, onsite five days per week in Needham, Massachusetts.
Confidently 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.
Thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and a need for precision.
Plan and manage multiple projects with focus and flexibility.
Have familiarity with mechanical engineering and part design.
Combine analytical thinking and creative energy to propose innovative, practical solutions.
Provide an original creative portfolio that demonstrates a product development process.
Collaborate naturally and contribute positively to brainstorming, critiques, and prototyping.
Show curiosity and a forward-thinking approach to design, materials, and user experience.
Provide samples of work in addition to a resume; samples may be linked in the resume or supplied as a cover letter.

Responsibilities

Support Industrial Design and CMF leads on product launches, from brainstorming through market launch.
Translate consumer insights into bold, user-centered design solutions that are functional and emotionally impactful.
Create sketches, illustrations, and high-fidelity renderings to communicate concepts to cross-functional teams.
Develop presentation-ready visuals and storytelling assets to inform design decisions.
Build visual and functional prototypes to test ideas.
Collaborate with Engineering to create clean, production-ready CAD files for manufacturing.
Specify product surface finishes, colors, materials, textures, and branding.
Contribute to a multidisciplinary team working across marketing, UX, and industrial design.
Explore emerging trends, new materials, and future-forward aesthetics to inform product design.
Help define the future design language of Shark and Ninja products.
Participate in the product development cycle and address real-world constraints, including performance, cost, and consumer appeal.