SharkNinja · 3 days ago
Lead Industrial Designer
Needham, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $194K/yr
4+ years expSharkNinja is a global product design and technology company known for its innovative lifestyle solutions. The Lead Industrial Designer will be responsible for high-profile design challenges, mentoring designers, and delivering functional prototypes for production.
BeautyConsumer ElectronicsConsumer GoodsRetail
Responsibilities
Leads design activities and create high fidelity illustrations to demonstrate actual physical products, and generate suitably high quality material for Presentation
Practice user-centered design approach to translate consumer insights into meaningful product solutions that will delight consumers both on an emotional/experiential and functional level
Employ Design thinking methodologies to identify and generate innovative and unique product solutions to grow SharkNinja market share
Conceptualize and visualize concepts through high quality sketches, illustrations and CAD renderings
Articulate and specify design intent for manufacturing by creating specifications detailing fit, finishes, color, graphics, etc
Develop and refine product design solutions and ensure relentless usability from conceptualization to production
Deliver clean, well-built CAD packages to Engineering and Manufacturing
Collaborates cross functionally to conceptualize, visualize and create new products
Coach and mentor designers, setting clear expectations and deliverables through the entire design and development process
Conduct brainstorming sessions and design reviews
Maintains quality standards for design throughout the product lifecycle
Stays abreast with current and emerging trends, innovations and materials within the industry
Solves complex problems by challenging assumptions using creativity and innovatively
Drive innovative approaches through emerging product trends or new technologies
Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices and standards
Demonstrate a high level of knowledge on full product development cycle with ability to navigate through technical and business constraints for achieving the best possible quality outcomes
Understand SharkNinja's brands and help define the company’s future product development strategies
Qualification
Required
BA or BS in Industrial Design or similar discipline
4+ years of experience working as a designer in small appliances, consumer electronics, medical, or a related field
2D skills via sketching, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, etc
Proficiency with CAD – Solidworks or Rhino required
Proficiency with 3D rendering programs such as Keyshot
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to plan and manage multiple projects
Strong detail orientation with ability to work quickly without compromising quality
Proven track record for delivering products through production
Ability to work independently, own the entire development process with minimal supervision or guidance
Strong understanding of mechanical engineering and part design
Strong analytical thinking that leads to creative solutions and innovative ideas
A strong original portfolio of creative work that clearly demonstrates a product development process
Strong team player
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) along with good sound interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
Ability to meet deadlines
Preferred
MS in Industrial Design or a related field preferred
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution
401(k) retirement plan with matching
Employee stock purchase program
Life insurance
AD&D
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Generous paid time off
Company holidays
Parental leave
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Pre-paid legal insurance
Back-up child and eldercare days
Product discounts
Referral bonus program
Competitive health insurance
Retirement plans
Wellness programs
SharkNinja product discounts
Company
SharkNinja
SharkNinja is a consumer goods company that offers beauty, home care, kitchen appliances, and outdoor electronic products.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
SharkNinja has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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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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