Summer 2027: Industrial Design Intern (May through August)
About The Position
SharkNinja is seeking an Industrial Design Intern to join its award-winning, cross-disciplinary Design team in Needham, Massachusetts, for May through August 2027. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week internship requiring five days per week onsite, with no relocation or housing assistance. The intern will gain hands-on experience throughout the product development cycle, from early research and concept development through CAD and prototyping, and will work closely with Design, Engineering, and Marketing teams on Shark and Ninja consumer products. The role applies user-centered design to develop products that combine function, visual appeal, and innovation. The intern will help shape product identity and design language while considering real-world constraints such as performance and cost. The position is part of SharkNinja’s Early Edge Experience, which offers meaningful project work, professional development, community events, and the opportunity to present contributions and learnings to company leaders.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a related bachelor's or master's program, or graduated from such a program within the past year.
- Able to work full time, 40 hours per week, onsite in Needham, Massachusetts, five days per week.
- Confident and precise in creating product designs using SolidWorks or Rhino.
- Able to create high-quality 3D renderings using tools such as KeyShot.
- Meticulous attention to detail, including under tight deadlines.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
- Able to plan and manage multiple projects with focus and flexibility.
- Familiarity with mechanical engineering and part design.
- Ability to combine analytical thinking and creativity to propose innovative, practical solutions.
- An original portfolio demonstrating a product development process.
- Collaborative approach and positive participation in brainstorming, critiques, and prototyping.
- Curiosity and forward-thinking interest in design, materials, and user experience.
- Provide samples of work in addition to a resume; samples may be linked in the resume or submitted as a cover letter.
Responsibilities
- Support Industrial Design and CMF leads on product launches, from brainstorming through market introduction.
- Translate consumer insights into functional, emotionally impactful, user-centered design solutions.
- 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 produce clean, production-ready CAD files for manufacturing.
- Specify product appearance and feel, including surface finishes, color, materials, texture, and branding.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary work involving marketing, UX, and industrial design.
- Explore emerging trends, materials, and aesthetics to inform future product design.
- Help define the future design language of Shark and Ninja products.
- Work through the product development cycle and address practical constraints involving performance, cost, and consumer appeal.
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities and learning programs.
- Community events and connections.
- Medical insurance and health insurance.
- Health savings account (HSA) with company contribution.
- Sick time and paid time off.
- Company holidays.
- Employee product discounts.
- Product testing opportunities.
- Referral bonuses.
- Retirement plans.
- Employee stock purchase options.
- Wellness programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
