Principal Designer, UX - Hardware
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 — we have a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market. Developing one consumer product after another has let us enter multiple categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, our products are sold at key retailers online and offline, and through distributors around the world. We work hard to give our consumers high quality, innovative, and delightful products. We're passionate about user experience, and we're looking for creative designers who think outside the box, embrace the latest technology, advocate for our customers, and push the boundary of what's possible. Join us on our journey to shape the future of SharkNinja product experiences. We're seeking a talented and enthusiastic Principal UX Designer to join our growing team and deliver compelling, easy, and delightful user experiences for our hardware products. As a senior member of the User Experience team, you'll lead design for new products — working collaboratively with colleagues across Industrial Design, Product Development, Engineering, Advanced Development, and other disciplines. You'll lead by example, mentoring junior designers and driving strategic impact within UX and the wider Design org. This role calls for deep experience in consumer product design and development across hardware and software — the leading tools and techniques, and a proven record of shipping successful products with impact across the full product development lifecycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in UX Design, Industrial Design, or a related subject
- 10+ years of experience in consumer product design across hardware and software
- A rich portfolio of professional work demonstrating both design and business outcomes
- Experience mentoring junior designers
- Deep experience with industry-standard design tools, including (but not limited to) Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
- Clear, effective communicator who can guide and influence cross-functional teams, fellow designers, and senior stakeholders
- Flexible and effective across multiple simultaneous programs in a fast-paced environment
- Equally at home with a blank sheet of paper or a detailed state table
Nice To Haves
- Experience with 3D software tools is a strong plus
Responsibilities
- Lead the UX design and development of new hardware products and experiences.
- Drive product experiences that combine ease of use, high-quality design craft, and moments of delight — delivering the absolute best value for the consumer at the price point.
- Collaborate across the org, partnering closely with UX, Industrial Design, CMF, Product Development, Project Management, AD, and Consumer Insights.
- Own deliverables end to end, from concept exploration to detailed specs across hardware and software.
Benefits
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching
- employee stock purchase program
- life insurance
- AD&D
- short-term disability insurance
- long-term disability insurance
- generous paid time off
- company holidays
- parental leave
- identity theft protection
- pet insurance
- pre-paid legal insurance
- back-up child and eldercare days
- product discounts
- referral bonus program
- competitive health insurance
- retirement plans
- paid time off
- employee stock purchase options
- wellness programs
- SharkNinja product discounts
- high impact Learning Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
