Summer 2026: Consumer Insights Intern (May to August)

<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>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Work Period:&nbsp;</strong>May 2026 to August 2026</p> <p><strong>Location &amp; Schedule:</strong> This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite in Needham, MA. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.</p> <p><strong>Compensation Range:</strong>&nbsp;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.</p> <p><strong>This role: </strong>Are you naturally curious and eager to uncover what drives consumer behavior? Do you thrive at the intersection of data and strategy, with a passion for understanding the category and consumer? Are you interested in shaping 5-star products through research that directly impacts business decisions? If so, you could be a great fit for the Consumer Insights Intern role at SharkNinja.</p> <p>As a Consumer Insights Intern, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of our products through strategic research and real-world impact. You’ll dive deep into both qualitative and quantitative data, uncovering the insights that drive innovation across SharkNinja’s brands. From planning and executing research studies to translating consumer feedback into product opportunities, you’ll gain hands-on experience at every stage of the research process. This internship is a unique opportunity to sharpen your analytical thinking, flex your curiosity, explore the product journey, and collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment. If you're passionate about understanding people, energized by data, and excited to help build 5-star products that solve the unsolvable, we want to hear from you!</p> <p><strong>Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Analyze qualitative and quantitative research to uncover trends, insights, and innovation opportunities</li> <li>Assist in developing and executing research plans that drive product and marketing decisions</li> <li>Translate feedback—including unmet and latent needs—into clear recommendations for new products and features</li> <li>Identify whitespace opportunities and customer pain points to guide product strategy</li> <li>Collaborate cross-functionally to plan research and manage timelines and resources</li> <li>Synthesize insights into compelling stories that influence brand, product, and executive strategy</li> <li>Design and refine research tools (e.g., surveys, discussion guides) to support various initiatives</li> <li>Monitor competitors and market trends to inform strategic positioning</li> <li>Help build customer personas and journey maps to guide brand and UX strategy</li> <li>Contribute to brainstorms with insight-driven ideas that fuel innovation</li> <li>Develop a strong understanding of SharkNinja’s consumer-first approach and digital marketing culture</li> </ul> <p>ATTRIBUTES &amp; SKILLS:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Education</strong>: Must be currently enrolled in an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s program</li> <li>Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite in Needham, MA</li> <li>Experience or coursework in market research, consumer insights, psychology, sociology, or related social sciences is strongly preferred</li> <li>Naturally inquisitive, with a passion for uncovering consumer insights and behavioral trends</li> <li>Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities</li> <li>Thrives in a dynamic, hands-on, fast-paced environment</li> <li>Approaches uncertainty with confidence and consistently identifies opportunities to contribute</li> <li>Recognizes and responds to the needs and expectations of both internal teams and external stakeholders</li> <li>Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights, focusing on relevancy and impact opportunity</li> <li>Cultivates trust and understanding with others by following through on commitments</li> <li>Open-minded and eager to learn from both data and cross-functional perspectives</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. 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