Summer 2026: Industrial Design Intern (May to August)

SharkNinja • Needham, MA

110d • $26 - $35

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, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. This role is for an Industrial Design Intern, which is part of the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience, designed for early career talent to gain valuable exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. The intern will work closely with the Design, Engineering, and Marketing teams, contributing to the visual and tactile identity of Shark and Ninja products.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an industrial design bachelor’s or master’s program.
• Ability to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA.
• Proficient in creating product designs using SolidWorks or Rhino.
• Ability to visualize ideas through high-quality 3D renderings in tools like Keyshot.
• Meticulous attention to detail, even under tight deadlines.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple projects with focus and flexibility.
• Familiarity with mechanical engineering and part design.
• Ability to combine analytical thinking with creative energy to propose innovative solutions.
• An original portfolio of creative work that demonstrates a product development process.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in user-centered design practices.
• Familiarity with emerging design trends and materials.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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.
• Create presentation-ready visuals and storytelling assets that influence design decisions.
• Build visual and functional prototypes to test ideas and push boundaries.
• Collaborate with Engineering to deliver clean, production-ready CAD files.
• Specify the full look and feel of a product 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.
• Elevate the Shark and Ninja brands by helping define the design language of future products.

Benefits

• Competitive health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Employee stock purchase options
• Wellness programs
• SharkNinja product discounts
• High impact Learning Programs for personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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