Spring 2026: CMF Industrial Design Co-op (January through June)

SharkNinja • Needham, MA

131d • $26 - $35

About The Position

The CMF (Color, Material & Finish) Industrial Design Co-op will report to the CMF Senior Team and Design Directors, collaborating with key global teams across Shark and Ninja brands. You will also work with Engineering, Marketing and Creative to deliver projects on time and within budget. This role is part of the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience, designed for early career talent, providing valuable exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. You’ll dive into meaningful projects and tasks that sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge. Along the way, you’ll benefit from professional development opportunities, community events, and connections that make your experience well-rounded and enriching. Your time with us will culminate in an opportunity to showcase your contributions and learnings to SharkNinja leaders because this is a program for those ready to shape what’s next — fast.

Requirements

• Applicants must be in at least their third year of a bachelor’s program, enrolled in a master’s program, or have graduated from either program within the past year
• Must have demonstrated strong aptitude for Keyshot rendering
• Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
• Strong skill/knowledge in the Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
• Interest in color communication towards international standards
• Familiarity and experience with Pantone, NCS, SPI, YickSang and Mold-Tech, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Samples of work required in addition to a resume

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of CMF Development for all new products
• Create, track and maintain the color specifications (ID SPECS)
• Develop proposals for Color Palette targeted for different retailers
• Collect, organize, archive CMF samples from supplier into a material library
• Track consumer trends and contribute to the creation of trends reports
• Develop an understanding of manufacturing process and well-crafted products
• Assist in the development and implementation of complex and innovative concepts
• Interact daily to discuss design with APAC manufacturing team and suppliers
• Work closely with the Compliance team
• Support UI design, Icon design, and Rating/Warning label creation

Benefits

• Competitive health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Employee stock purchase options
• Wellness programs
• SharkNinja product discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees