Manager, Industrial Design

About Us

Shark Ninja 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 the trusted brands Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and driving significant growth and market share gains across multiple product categories.

As the Manager of Industrial Design, you will lead and oversee the industrial design process from concept to mass production. You will mentor a team of industrial designers, create breakthrough design solutions, and ensure successful execution of design projects while adhering to aggressive timelines and cost targets. You will collaborate with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams on design requirements, manufacturing feasibility, and market‑driven design strategies.

• Lead and mentor industrial designers, fostering collaboration, professional development, and maintaining a balanced hands‑on design and management approach.
• Practice user‑centered design, translating consumer insights into innovative product solutions.
• Articulate design intent for manufacturing execution, leveraging concept‑to‑production mastery and manufacturing knowledge.
• Provide guidance and support, ensuring team members’ growth and success within the organization.

• Work closely with global engineering, marketing, and product development teams to integrate design concepts into the product development process and uphold design integrity throughout the cycle.
• Coach and mentor designers, setting clear expectations and deliverables, and fostering creativity and innovation through brainstorming sessions and design reviews.

• Maintain high quality standards for design throughout the product lifecycle and stay updated on industry trends, innovations, and materials.
• Solve complex problems by challenging assumptions and driving innovative approaches through emerging product trends or technologies.
• Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices, and standards to ensure consistent quality and innovation.

• Identify areas for process improvement within the design department and implement enhancements to streamline workflows and optimize efficiency.
• Oversee the full industrial design workload across team members, spanning multiple product categories from concept ideation to final product delivery, while developing and maintaining project timelines and budgets.

• Understand Shark Ninja’s brands and contribute to defining the company’s future product development strategies, aligning with business objectives and customer needs.
• Demonstrate a high level of knowledge of the full product development cycle, navigating technical and business constraints to achieve optimal quality outcomes.

• BA or BS in Industrial Design or a related discipline; MS in Industrial Design or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of professional experience as a designer in small appliances, consumer electronics, medical devices, or related industries, with a proven track record of delivering products through the production process.
• 3+ years of leadership or management experience, demonstrating the ability to effectively lead and mentor a team.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills, adept at fostering effective collaboration across teams and proficient in delivering impactful key messages through compelling storytelling, tailored for cross‑discipline teams and senior leadership communication.
• Solid understanding and proven experience in mass‑production part design and manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency in 2D/3D design tools including sketching, Adobe Creative Suite, Solid Works, and Keyshot.
• Familiarity with AI‑driven design techniques is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
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