Summer 2026: Industrial Design Intern (June to September)

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

5d•$17 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions. Powered by the Shark and Ninja brands, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market. This role is part of the Early Edge Experience program, designed for early career talent to gain valuable industry exposure in a fast-paced professional environment. The intern will be embedded within the award-winning, cross-disciplinary Design team, gaining hands-on experience in all phases of the product development cycle, from research and concepting to final CAD and prototyping. The intern will contribute to the visual and tactile identity of Shark and Ninja products, practicing user-centered design and pushing creative boundaries to develop meaningful solutions.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in an industrial design bachelor’s or master’s program
Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
Create product designs using SolidWorks or Rhino with confidence and precision
Visualize ideas through high-quality 3D renderings in tools like Keyshot to bring concepts to life for cross-functional teams
Deliver meticulous attention to detail, even under tight deadlines
Thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift and precision matters
Plan and manage multiple projects with focus and flexibility
Familiarity with mechanical engineering and part design
Combine analytical thinking with creative energy to propose innovative, real-world solutions
An original portfolio of creative work that clearly demonstrates a product development process
Collaborate naturally and bring positive energy to every brainstorm, critique, and prototype
Stay curious and forward-thinking, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in design, materials, and user experience

Responsibilities

Support Industrial Design and CMF leads on real product launches—from brainstorming to market.
Translate consumer insights into bold, user-centered design solutions that are both functional and emotionally impactful.
Bring ideas to life through compelling sketches, illustrations, and high-fidelity renderings that inspire cross-functional teams.
Create presentation-ready visuals and storytelling assets that influence design decisions at the highest level.
Build visual and functional prototypes that help test ideas and push boundaries.
Collaborate with Engineering to deliver clean, production-ready CAD files that carry your vision through to manufacturing.
Specify the full look and feel of a product (i.e surface finishes, color, material, texture, and branding) down to the finest detail.
Contribute to a multi-disciplinary team where marketing, UX, and industrial design converge.
Explore emerging trends, new materials, and future-forward aesthetics to inform what comes next.
Elevate the Shark and Ninja brands by helping define the design language of tomorrow’s hero products.
Immerse yourself in the full product development cycle and gain firsthand experience solving for real-world constraints—designing for performance, cost, and delight.