Director, UX - Hardware

The role

The Director of UX will drive strategic direction and tactical execution of UI and UX for new hardware products. This leader will build and mentor a UX team and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver consumer products.

What you will do

• Drive new product experiences combining ease of use and high-quality design craft.
• Hire, develop, and mentor a high-performing UX team of designers.
• Collaborate with Industrial Design, CMF, Product Development, Project Management, AD, and Consumer Insights.
• Lead design reviews and provide constructive direction to elevate quality.
• Own deliverables from concept exploration to detailed specs across hardware and software.
• Champion human-centered design by embedding consumer insights and research into the design lifecycle.
• Refine UX design patterns and best practices for hardware product experiences.
• Evangelize UX company-wide and advocate for the consumer.
• Oversee the integration of AI tools and emerging technologies into the design process.
• Set team goals, manage resourcing, and report on UX impact metrics to executive leadership.

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of UX design experience
• 5+ years in a people management or leadership role overseeing a team of designers
• Deep experience in consumer product design and development across hardware and software
• Proven record of shipping successful products and driving impact across the full product development lifecycle
• A compelling portfolio demonstrating strategic design leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and measurable consumer impact
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in UI/UX Design, Industrial Design, Interaction Design, HCI, or a related discipline
• Expert-level proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
• Working knowledge of AI-powered design tools
• Exceptional communicator and storyteller
• Strong business acumen
• Flexible and effective across multiple simultaneous programs in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have

• Experience integrating software UX with physical hardware products is highly desirable

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

About the company

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of lifestyle solutions. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, the company uses brands like Shark and Ninja to bring disruptive innovation to market.