About Us
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.
Senior Industrial Designer
At SharkNinja, our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world. We work hard to provide our consumers with high quality and innovative products. We are passionate about user experience and we are looking for great people with great ideas who can think outside the box and love pushing the boundary of what is possible and make an impact. Join us on our exciting journey and let’s shape the future of our product experiences together.
OVERVIEW:
At SharkNinja, we believe exceptional design is not just about solving problems—it’s about creating experiences that surprise, delight, and improve lives. We’re looking for a Senior Industrial Designer who thrives on innovation, obsesses over detail, and isn’t afraid to push beyond convention.
In this role, you’ll take full ownership from concept through production - leading the design of high-impact consumer products that are beautiful, elegant, and purposeful. You’ll be a key player in a fast-moving, agile environment, driving creative vision and execution while collaborating with cross-functional teams to overcome challenges and deliver premium, market-ready solutions. We want a designer who brings a growth mindset, thrives in ambiguity, and is energized by turning complex constraints into world-class product experiences.
Please provide a copy of your resume and portfolio.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE OF SENIOR INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER:
OWNERSHIP FROM CONCEPT TO MARKET
- Drive the full design process from initial ideation to mass production, owning both creative vision and execution quality.
- Translate insights into meaningful, innovative solutions that elevate user experience and deliver on business goals.
- Deliver compelling visual storytelling through sketches, CAD, renderings, and presentation decks.
ELEVATE DESIGN QUALITY & USER EXPERIENCE
- Set the bar for design craft - proportion, surface, and detailing that communicates premium design intent.
- Partner with UI/UX, CMF, and cross-functional teams including Product Development, Engineering, and Quality to ensure every detail meets standards for usability, performance, and aesthetic excellence.
- Deliver clean, manufacturable CAD and prototypes that reflect an obsession with fit, finish, and user delight.
DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING WITHOUT COMPROMISE
- Collaborate closely with global engineering and manufacturing partners to solve complex challenges with creative, elegant solutions.
- Navigate constraints without sacrificing design quality - ensuring the final product stays true to the original vision while meeting cost, tooling, and production requirements.
- Balance speed and execution quality to ensure efficient handoff and successful mass production.
PUSH CREATIVE BOUNDARIES
- Introduce breakthrough ideas that challenge category norms and expand our design language.
- Stay ahead of materials, trends, and emerging technologies to drive bold, future-forward solutions.
- Inspire the team with new thinking, fearless creativity, and a drive for excellence.
COLLABORATE TO WIN
- Work fluidly with Engineering, Marketing, and Product teams to iterate quickly and land aligned, high-quality outcomes.
- Lead brainstorms, concept sprints, and reviews with confidence and clarity.
- Mentor junior designers, helping raise the creative bar across the team.
QUALIFICATIONS
- BA/BS in Industrial Design or a closely related field (MS preferred)
- 5+ years of experience designing physical products in consumer, lifestyle, or tech categories
- Proven ability to work independently and own the full development process with minimal supervision
- Proven track record of delivering products through production
- Strong analytical thinking that leads to creative, elegant, and innovative solutions
- Expert in 2D and 3D tools (Sketching, Adobe Creative Suite, SolidWorks/Rhino, Keyshot)
- Strong storytelling and visualization skills with a portfolio that demonstrates concept-to-launch execution
- Highly skilled in maintaining design quality under pressure—balancing speed, detail, and excellence
- Deep understanding of materials, part design, manufacturing processes, and DFM
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent team player who thrives in fast-paced, agile, and cross-functional environments
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with high execution quality
Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
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Life At SharkNinja
Outrageously Extraordinary
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com
