Product Development Co-op, Ninja;

Spring 2026:
Product Development Co-op, Ninja (February to July)

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 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 Shark Ninja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains.

Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with over 3,600 associates, our products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors worldwide.

Work Period: February 2026 to July 2026

Location &

Schedule:

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

Compensation Range: $26/hr – $35/hr (specific compensation determined by 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, geared toward impact, and driven by speed. Whether you’re in a co‑op or internship, our early talent program is designed to provide valuable exposure to a fast‑paced professional environment. You’ll dive into meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge, benefit from professional development opportunities, community events, and connections that round out your experience.

Your time with us will culminate in an opportunity to showcase your contributions and learnings to Shark Ninja leaders.

This role: We are seeking a passionate Product Development Co‑op who will bring creativity, marketing insight, and a technical outlook to our product roadmap. As part of the growing Ninja Product Development team, you will collaborate on a variety of new innovative kitchen products, support product launches, and help bring products to market.

• Partner with Product Development team members to help with the successful product launches of new and cutting‑edge products.
• Aid Product Developers with maintaining their businesses through collaboration with Brand Marketing and Creative teams on updates to product packaging, instruction guides, and more.
• Track our competitive landscape and provide analysis for areas of opportunity.
• Own item (SKU) creation and accessory development for domestic and international product launches.
• Coordinate and execute consumer research activities with internal and external testers in collaboration with Consumer Insights team.
• Track findings and action items from consumer research and product reviews.
• Conduct ad‑hoc analytical deep dives into consumer reviews of both Ninja products and competitors to understand the consumer’s point of view.
• Aid Product Developers with technical needs through monitoring international line extension testing, partnering with Culinary team members to conduct KPI testing/product definition holder, and working with Engineering counterparts to support thermal mapping.
• Prepare samples for retailer meetings.

• Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program, or have graduated within the past year.
• Must be able to work a full‑time, 40‑hour‑per‑week schedule with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA.
• Ideal candidate has completed at least one prior internship or co‑op in a marketing or consumer products role.
• Great communication skills.
• Self‑starter, energetic, keen to learn.
• Flexible in approach.
• An entrepreneurial mindset.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, highly iterative environment.
• A collaborative team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to sprint on individual projects.
• Eager to learn, ask questions, and voice opinions.
• Able to manage multiple projects and tasks while meeting deadlines.

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

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