SharkNinja · 5 hours ago
Fall 2026: Product Development Co-op, Shark Beauty (July to December)
Needham, MA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$17/hr - $44/hr
Start in 2026 SummerSharkNinja is a global product design and technology company known for its innovative lifestyle solutions. The Product Development Co-op role involves collaborating with the HairCare Product Development team to launch new beauty products, conducting user testing, and assisting with product specifications and marketing efforts.
BeautyConsumer ElectronicsConsumer GoodsRetail
Responsibilities
Partner with HairCare Product Development team members to help with the successful product launches of new and cutting-edge Shark beauty products
Conduct user testing with internal associates and external consumers to gain user experience and product performance insights, answer team questions on latest prototypes, and provide direct product recommendations based on user feedback
Develop user-relevant design targets for product performance and user experience (human factors, touchpoints, KPIs, and Consumer Satisfaction Indicators) – and act as the beacon of these targets to the cross-functional team of engineers, industrial designers, and commercial marketers
Collaborate with Brand Marketing and Creative teams on updates to product packaging, instruction guides, and more
Assist in the definition and development of product specifications relating to replacement components, marrying consumer wants/needs and creating efficiencies in how we manage these components in our internal systems
Act as a product “expert” for cross-functional team member questions and concerns
Assist with new product setups and product information management, coordination of data/information for consumer research, development of competitive landscapes, and more
Qualification
Required
Must be currently enrolled in an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral program, or have graduated within the past year
Must be pursuing academic studies in the disciplines of Business, Marketing, Engineering, Human Factors, or a combination of the above
Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
A “100% on” consumer-first perspective when it comes to introducing new products/processes or improving current products
Must have an interest in and/or passion for the Beauty category, specifically hair care
Must be comfortable and perceptive discussing experiences with people on personal topics such as their hair washing, styling routines, and other personal care experiences
A mindset geared toward building relationships across multi-functional teams, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills
Highly-effective communication skills – both written (presentation/email) and in-person (ability to host succinct, effective conversations that solve problems and ability to make effective presentations to all levels of management)
Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
A desire to learn and grow in a passionate environment
The ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward
Preferred
Previous use of the Microsoft Suite of products (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook) is preferred
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
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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
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