Summer Industrial Design Intern

Overview

The Opportunity. Shark Ninja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 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 4,100 associates, its products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

At Shark Ninja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.

Work Period: June 2026 to September 2026

Location &

Schedule:

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA.

Relocation: There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.

Join the Shark Ninja Early Edge

Experience:

Built for early career talent. Geared toward impact. Driven by speed. Whether you re in a co-op or internship, the program provides valuable exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. You’ll engage in meaningful projects, professional development opportunities, community events, and connections that make your experience enriching. Your time with us will culminate in an opportunity to showcase your contributions and learnings to Shark Ninja leaders.

This role: Are you passionate about blending design with function, beauty, and innovation? If so, you could be a great fit for the Industrial Design Intern role at Shark Ninja.

Responsibilities

• Be embedded within our award-winning, cross-disciplinary Design team, gaining hands-on experience in all phases of the product development cycle—from early-stage research and concepting to final CAD and prototyping.
• Work closely with Design, Engineering, and Marketing teams to contribute to the visual and tactile identity of Shark and Ninja products.
• Practice user-centered design, push creative boundaries, and develop meaningful solutions that delight consumers both emotionally and functionally.
• Collaborate to explore ideas and develop solutions that address real-world constraints, including performance, cost, and manufacturability.

• Support our Industrial Design and CMF leads on real product launches—from brainstorming to market.
• Translate consumer insights into bold, user-centered design solutions that are functional and emotionally impactful.
• Bring ideas to life through sketches, illustrations, and high-fidelity renderings for cross-functional teams.
• Create presentation-ready visuals and storytelling assets that influence design decisions at the highest level.
• Build visual and functional prototypes to 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 (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 experience solving for real-world constraints—designing for performance, cost, and delight.

• Education:
  
  Must be currently enrolled in an industrial design bachelor’s or master’s program
• Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days onsite in Needham, MA
• Create product designs using Solid Works or Rhino with confidence and precision
• Visualize ideas through high-quality 3D renderings in tools like Key Shot
• Deliver meticulous attention to detail, even under tight deadlines
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift and precision…