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Spring 2026: CMF Industrial Design Co-op (February to July)

CompanySharkNinja
LocationNeedham
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The CMF Industrial Design Co-op will assist in managing CMF development for new products and collaborate with global teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. The role involves creating color specifications, tracking consumer trends, and supporting various design tasks.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$26 - $35
Company Size
3791
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company that creates 5-star rated lifestyle solutions through innovative products for consumers around the world. Known for its two billion-dollar brands, Shark and Ninja, SharkNinja has a proven track record of establishing leadership positions by disrupting numerous household product categories, including Cleaning, Cooking, Food Preparation and Other, which includes Home Environment and Beauty.
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About Us</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">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. </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja</span></strong><span data-contrast="none">, 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 3,600+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world</span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><p><strong>Work Period:</strong> February 2026 to July 2026</p> <p><strong>Location &amp; Schedule:</strong> This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position<em> </em>with a minimum of 5&nbsp;per week onsite in<em> </em>Needham, MA. <strong>There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.</strong></p> <p><strong>Compensation Range: </strong>Ranges from<strong> </strong>$26/hr - $35/hr.<em> </em>Specific compensation is set according to a standardized scale aligned with your educational level at the time of hire.</p> <p><strong>Join the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience: </strong>Built for early career talent. Geared toward impact. Driven by speed. Whether you're in a co-op or internship, our early talent program is designed to provide valuable exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. You’ll dive into meaningful projects and tasks that sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge. Along the way, you’ll benefit from professional development opportunities, community events, and connections that make your experience well-rounded and enriching. Your time with us will culminate in an opportunity to showcase your contributions and learnings to SharkNinja leaders because this is a program for those ready to shape what’s next — fast.<strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>This role: </strong>The CMF (Color, Material &amp; Finish) Industrial Design Co-op will report to the CMF Senior Team and Design Directors, collaborating with key global teams across Shark and Ninja brands. You will also work with Engineering, Marketing and Creative to deliver projects on time and within budget.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Assist in the management of CMF Development for all new products</li> <li>Create, track and maintain the color specifications (ID SPECS)</li> <li>Develop proposals for Color Palette targeted for different retailers</li> <li>Collect, organize, archive CMF samples from supplier into a material library</li> <li>Track consumer trends and contribute to the creation of trends reports</li> <li>Develop an understanding of manufacturing process and well-crafted products</li> <li>Assist in the development and implementation of complex and innovative concepts</li> <li>Interact daily to discuss design with APAC manufacturing team and suppliers</li> <li>Work closely with the Compliance team</li> <li>Support UI design, Icon design, and Rating/Warning label creation</li> </ul> <p><strong>ATTRIBUTES &amp; SKILLS:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Education:</strong> Applicants must be in at least their third year of a bachelor’s program, enrolled in a master’s program, or have graduated from either program within the past year</li> <li>Must have demonstrated strong aptitude for Keyshot rendering&nbsp;</li> <li>Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule<em> </em>with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA</li> <li>Strong skill/knowledge in the Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)</li> <li>Interest in color communication towards international standards</li> <li>Familiarity and experience with Pantone, NCS, SPI, YickSang and Mold-Tech, etc.</li> </ul> <p><strong>SAMPLES REQUIRED: </strong></p> <ul> <li>In addition to a resume, please provide samples of your work.</li> <li>You can link samples in your resume or add as “cover letter”.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>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!</strong></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span data-teams="true"><strong>Salary and Other Compensation: </strong>The hourly salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-teams="true">The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, health savings account (HSA) with company contribution, sick time, company holidays, employee product discount, product testing opportunities, referral bonuses, and more.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div class="title">Hourly Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$17</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$44 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Our Culture</span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. &nbsp;</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What We Offer</span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more.&nbsp;</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">We empower your personal and professional growth </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">To</span><span data-contrast="auto">gether, we won’t just launch products—</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">we’ll disrupt entire markets.</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Learn more about us:</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;<br><a href="https://sharkninja.com/dei"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sharkninja/"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Life At SharkNinja</span></span></a> &nbsp;<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmRfBxyGu_mKl9SF12lM1NAIx-z07uLNQ"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Outrageously Extraordinary</span></span></strong></a><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:336}">&nbsp;</span></p> </div> <div> <p data-start="88" data-end="129"><strong data-start="88" data-end="127">SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice</strong></p> <ul data-start="131" data-end="402"> <li data-start="131" data-end="224"> <p data-start="133" data-end="224">For candidates based in <strong data-start="157" data-end="172">all regions</strong>, please refer to this <a href="https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice.html">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>.</p> </li> <li data-start="225" data-end="312"> <p data-start="227" data-end="312">For candidates based in <strong data-start="251" data-end="260">China</strong>, please refer to this <a href="https://www.sharkninja.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice-china.html">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>.</p> </li> <li data-start="313" data-end="402"> <p data-start="315" data-end="402">For candidates based in <strong data-start="339" data-end="350">Vietnam</strong>, please refer to this <a href="https://www.sharkninja.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice-vietnam.html">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>.</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><em>We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People &amp; Culture at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:accommodations@sharkninja.com">accommodations@sharkninja.com</a></em></span></p> </div></div>
Key Skills
Keyshot RenderingAdobe SuiteColor CommunicationTrend AnalysisMaterial Library ManagementUI DesignIcon Design
Benefits
Health InsuranceRetirement PlansPaid Time OffEmployee Stock Purchase OptionsWellness ProgramsProduct Discounts