Summer 2026: UX Design Intern (May to August)

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

2h•$26 - $35•Onsite

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. Work Period: May 2026 to August 2026 Location & Schedule: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position. Join the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience: Built for early career talent. Geared toward impact. Driven by speed. Whether you're in a co-op or internship, our early talent program is designed to provide 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. This role: We’re looking for a UX Design Intern to join our award-winning, cross-disciplinary Design team at SharkNinja! In this role, you’ll get hands-on experience designing seamless, user-friendly app experiences that connect consumers with our Shark and Ninja products. You'll work closely with colleagues across the UX, ID, Engineering, and Marketing to drive intuitive, engaging, and delightful app experiences that elevate and enhance our hardware products. If you’re a curious, creative problem-solver who loves combining research, design, prototyping and technology to solve real world problems and make customers’ lives better, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Education: Current student in their third year or beyond of a bachelor's program, or currently enrolled in a master’s or doctorate program
Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
An original portfolio of UX/UI product-oriented work that clearly demonstrates a product development process
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
Combine analytical thinking with creative energy to propose innovative, real-world solutions
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

Translate user research and consumer insights into bold, user-centered digital solutions that are both functional and engaging.
Create presentation-ready visuals and storytelling assets that influence design decisions at the highest level.
Build interactive prototypes to test concepts, gather feedback, and refine user experiences.
Collaborate with Engineering and Product teams to ensure designs are implementable and maintain visual and functional integrity.
Define the look and feel of app experiences, including interface elements, color schemes, typography, and branding.
Contribute to a multi-disciplinary team where UX, UI, and product design converge.
Elevate the Shark and Ninja brands by helping to define the connected experience next-generation hardware products.
Immerse yourself in the full UX/UI design process and gain firsthand experience solving real-world user challenges.