INTERNSHIP DETAILS
Summer 2026: Industrial Design Intern (May to August)
CompanySharkNinja
LocationNeedham
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 2, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
As an Industrial Design Intern, you will support the Design team on product launches, translating consumer insights into user-centered design solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create prototypes and production-ready CAD files.
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="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":280}"> </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"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p> </p></div><p><strong>Work Period:</strong> May 2026 to August 2026</p>
<p><strong>Location & Schedule:</strong> This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position<em> </em>with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA<em>.</em> <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.</p>
<p><strong>This role: </strong>Are you passionate about blending design with function, beauty, and innovation? Are you ready to redefine what’s possible in consumer products, pushing the boundaries of form and function? If so, you could be a great fit for the Industrial Design Intern role at SharkNinja.</p>
<p>As an Industrial Design Intern, you’ll be embedded within our award-winning, cross-disciplinary Design team, gaining hands-on experience in all phases of the product development cycle—from early-stage research and concepting to final CAD and prototyping. Working closely with Design, Engineering, and Marketing teams, you’ll contribute to the visual and tactile identity of Shark and Ninja products that people use every day. In this role, you can expect to practice user-centered design, push creative boundaries, and develop meaningful solutions that delight consumers both emotionally and functionally. If you’re a curious, hands-on creator who thrives on innovation and wants to make a positive impact in the consumer’s everyday life, we want to hear from you!</p>
<p><strong> Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:</strong></p>
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<li>Support our Industrial Design and CMF leads on real product launches—from brainstorming to market.</li>
<li>Translate consumer insights into bold, user-centered design solutions that are both functional and emotionally impactful.</li>
<li>Bring ideas to life through compelling sketches, illustrations, and high-fidelity renderings that inspire cross-functional teams.</li>
<li>Create presentation-ready visuals and storytelling assets that influence design decisions at the highest level.</li>
<li>Build visual and functional prototypes that help test ideas and push boundaries.</li>
<li>Collaborate with Engineering to deliver clean, production-ready CAD files that carry your vision through to manufacturing.</li>
<li>Specify the full look and feel of a product (i.e surface finishes, color, material, texture, and branding) down to the finest detail.</li>
<li>Contribute to a multi-disciplinary team where marketing, UX, and industrial design converge.</li>
<li>Explore emerging trends, new materials, and future-forward aesthetics to inform what comes next.</li>
<li>Elevate the Shark and Ninja brands by helping define the design language of tomorrow’s hero products.</li>
<li>Immerse yourself in the full product development cycle and gain firsthand experience solving for real-world constraints—designing for performance, cost, and delight</li>
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<p><strong> ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Education:</strong> Must be currently enrolled in an industrial design bachelor’s or master’s program</li>
<li>Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA</li>
<li>Create product designs using SolidWorks or Rhino with confidence and precision</li>
<li>Visualize ideas through high-quality 3D renderings in tools like Keyshot to bring concepts to life for cross-functional teams</li>
<li>Deliver meticulous attention to detail, even under tight deadlines</li>
<li>Thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift and precision matters</li>
<li>Plan and manage multiple projects with focus and flexibility</li>
<li>Familiarity with mechanical engineering and part design</li>
<li>Combine analytical thinking with creative energy to propose innovative, real-world solutions</li>
<li>An original portfolio of creative work that clearly demonstrates a product development process</li>
<li>Collaborate naturally and bring positive energy to every brainstorm, critique, and prototype</li>
<li>Stay curious and forward-thinking, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in design, materials, and user experience</li>
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<p><strong>SAMPLES REQUIRED: </strong></p>
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<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”. </li>
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<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. </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. </span></p></div><div class="title">Hourly Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$17</span><span class="divider">—</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. </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. </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"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":240}"> </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="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Learn more about us:</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span> <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> <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="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":336}"> </span></p>
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<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 & Culture at <a href="mailto:accommodations@sharkninja.com">accommodations@sharkninja.com</a></em></span></p>
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