About Us SharkNinja 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 SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. AI at SharkNinja At SharkNinja, 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. About the Role At SharkNinja, we are redefining how our products improve everyday life, and our VP of Design & Advanced Development sits at the heart of that ambition. We're seeking a visionary innovation leader to head our global Front-End Innovation team: a hands-on group of design storytellers, engineers, and inventors who bring breakthrough product ideas to life across our product platforms. This isn't just a design leadership role, it's about leading the spark behind SharkNinja's next generation of category-defining products. You'll be the creative catalyst defining what's next in our product technology, helping teams turn blue-sky thinking into tangible, consumer-loved innovations that dominate shelf and define categories. Your team will shape the early concept architecture across our product platforms that eventually fuels mass production through our NPD pipeline. The i
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About Us SharkNinja 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 SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. AI at SharkNinja At SharkNinja, 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 w
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Current student in a related bachelor's or master’s or PhD program or has graduated from such a program within the past year Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days onsite in Needham, MA Must have strong experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or Rhino) Must have strong experience using basic prototyping tools (3D printing, shop competency) Strong communicator able to clearly convey ideas, design intent, and technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences Solid intuition for mechanical engineering and physics fundamentals, with the ability to apply these principles to product design, ergonomics, and human-centered engineering challenges Analytical and detail-oriented, with a creative mindset for identifying risks, solving problems, and refining designs throughout development Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, a hands-on approach, and a commitment to developing elegant, innovative solutions that balance technical rigor with user needs Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities, with the flexibility to adapt as requirements evolve while maintaining focus on overall design objectives Passionate about user-centered
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SharkNinja
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