Summer 2027: Industrial Design Intern (May through August)

Location: Needham, MA, United States Department: 10300 - Industrial Design

About Us

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. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, 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 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

AI at SharkNinja

At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.

Job Name: Summer 2027:  Industrial Design Intern (May through August)

Location: Needham, MA. USA

Work Period: May- August

Location & Schedule: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with 5 DAYS per week onsite in Needham, MA.  There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.

Compensation Range: Ranges from $28/hr - $34/hr. Specific compensation is set according to a standardized scale aligned with your educational level at the time of hire.

Join the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience: 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.

This role: Industrial Design Intern

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, we invite you to learn more about the Industrial Design Intern role at SharkNinja.

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 desires to make a positive impact in the consumer’s everyday life, we want to hear from you!

Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do

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

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS

Education: Current student in a related bachelor's or master’s program or has graduated from such a program within the past year.

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

SAMPLES REQUIRED

In addition to a resume, please provide samples of your work.

You can link samples in your resume or a