SharkNinja · 2 hours ago
Summer 2026: Industrial Design Intern (May to August)
Needham, MA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$26/hr - $35/hr
Start in 2026 SpringSharkNinja is a global product design and technology company known for its innovative lifestyle solutions. The Industrial Design Intern role offers hands-on experience in the product development cycle, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to create user-centered design solutions and prototypes.
BeautyConsumer ElectronicsConsumer GoodsRetail
Responsibilities
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 both functional and emotionally impactful
Bring ideas to life through compelling sketches, illustrations, and high-fidelity renderings that inspire cross-functional teams
Create presentation-ready visuals and storytelling assets that influence design decisions at the highest level
Build visual and functional prototypes that help 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 (i.e 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 firsthand experience solving for real-world constraints—designing for performance, cost, and delight
Qualification
Required
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 per week onsite in Needham, MA
Create product designs using SolidWorks or Rhino with confidence and precision
Visualize ideas through high-quality 3D renderings in tools like Keyshot to bring concepts to life for cross-functional teams
Deliver meticulous attention to detail, even under tight deadlines
Thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift and precision matters
Plan and manage multiple projects with focus and flexibility
Familiarity with mechanical engineering and part design
Combine analytical thinking with creative energy to propose innovative, real-world solutions
An original portfolio of creative work that clearly demonstrates a product development process
Collaborate naturally and bring positive energy to every brainstorm, critique, and prototype
Stay curious and forward-thinking, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in design, materials, and user experience
Benefits
Medical insurance
Health savings account (HSA) with company contribution
Sick time
Company holidays
Employee product discount
Product testing opportunities
Referral bonuses
Competitive health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Employee stock purchase options
Wellness programs
SharkNinja product discounts
Company
SharkNinja
SharkNinja is a consumer goods company that offers beauty, home care, kitchen appliances, and outdoor electronic products.
Founded in 1995
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
SharkNinja has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (40)
2024 (33)
2023 (18)
2022 (22)
2021 (29)
2020 (24)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
CDH Investments
2025-08-20Post Ipo Secondary· $638M
2024-03-19Post Ipo Secondary· $272.13M
2023-12-04Post Ipo Secondary· $286.47M
Leadership Team
Mark Barrocas
Chief Executive Officer
Adam Quigley
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-17
Investor's Business Daily
2025-12-16
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