CMF Industrial Design Co-op; Needham, MA,

Overview

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

About Us:

Shark Ninja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions. Powered by two trusted brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600 associates, the company’s products are sold worldwide.

Work Period:
January 2026 through June 2026

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a minimum of 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.

Ranges from $26/hr - $35/hr specific compensation is set according to a standardized scale aligned with your educational level at the time of hire.

Join the Shark Ninja Early Edge Experience, built for early career talent and geared toward impact. The program provides exposure to the industry in a fast-paced environment, meaningful projects, professional development, community events, and leadership exposure to showcase contributions and learnings.

The CMF (Color, Material & Finish) Industrial Design Co-op reports to the CMF Senior Team and Design Directors, collaborating with global teams across Shark and Ninja brands. You will also work with Engineering, Marketing, and Creative to deliver projects on time and within budget.

• Assist in the management of CMF development for all new products
• Create, track and maintain color specifications ()
• Develop proposals for color palettes targeted for different retailers
• Collect, organize, archive CMF samples from suppliers into a material library
• Track consumer trends and contribute to trend reports
• Develop an understanding of manufacturing processes to craft well-made products
• Assist in the development and implementation of complex and innovative concepts
• Interact daily with the APAC manufacturing team and suppliers
• Work closely with the Compliance team
• Support UI design, icon design, and rating/warning label creation

• Education:
  
  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
• Strong aptitude for Keyshot rendering
• Ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week onsite in Needham, MA
• Strong skills in the Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
• Interest in color communication toward international standards
• Familiarity with Pantone, NCS, SPI, Yick Sang, Mold-Tech, etc.

• In addition to a resume, please provide samples of your work.
• You can link samples in your resume or add as a cover letter.

Please note that due to high volume of applications for early talent roles, response times may vary depending on the role and timeline. Our team appreciates your patience.

Our culture emphasizes pushing beyond ordinary expectations. Our mindset drives us to tackle challenges, push boundaries, and deliver results. We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, stock purchase options, wellness programs, product discounts, and opportunities for personal and professional growth through learning programs. We strive to create an inclusive environment where all associates can bring their authentic selves to work and have opportunities for career acceleration.

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 law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. For accommodation requests, contact Shark Ninja People & Culture at

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