Fall 2026: Industrial Design Co-op (July… at SharkNinja · Needham

Summary: SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company that offers innovative lifestyle solutions. The Industrial Design Co-op role involves gaining hands-on experience in the product development cycle, collaborating with various teams to create user-centered design solutions and prototypes. Responsibilities: - Support our Industrial Design 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 that inspire cross-functional teams - Create presentation-ready visuals and storytelling assets that influence design decisions at the highest level - Build visual and functional prototypes that help test ideas and push boundaries - Collaborate with Engineering to deliver clean, production-ready CAD files that carry your vision through to manufacturing - Specify the full look and feel of a product (i.e surface finishes, color, material, texture, and branding) 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 to inform what comes next - Elevate the Shark and Ninja brands by helping define the design language of tomorrow’s hero products - Immerse yourself in the full product development cycle and gain firsthand experience solving for real-world constraints—designing for performance, cost, and delight Required Qualifications: - Must be currently enrolled in an industrial design bachelor's or master's program, or have graduated from one within the past year - Must be focused on and/or majoring in industrial design in current or recent academic studies - Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA - Create product designs using SolidWorks or Rhino with confidence and precision - Visualize ideas through high-quality 3D renderings in tools like Keyshot to bring concepts to life for cross-functional teams - 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 - Familiarity with mechanical engineering and part design - Combine analytical thinking with creative energy to propose innovative, real-world solutions - An original portfolio of creative work that clearly demonstrates a product development process - 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 - Strong communication skills - ability to deliver effective presentations to all levels of management Required Skills: Industrial Design, SolidWorks, Rhino Important Skills: 3D Rendering, Mechanical Engineering, Creative Portfolio Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Communication Skills Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Medical insurance, Health savings account (HSA) with company contribution, Sick time, Company holidays, Employee product discount, Product testing opportunities, Referral bonuses, Competitive health insurance, Retirement plans, Paid time off, Employee stock purchase options, Wellness programs