Summer 2027: Industrial Design Intern (May through August)

The role

You will be embedded within a cross-disciplinary Design team to gain experience in all phases of the product development cycle. You will support Industrial Design and CMF leads on product launches through research, concepting, CAD, and prototyping.

What you will do

• Support Industrial Design and CMF leads on real product launches
• Translate consumer insights into user-centered design solutions
• Bring ideas to life through sketches, illustrations, and high-fidelity renderings
• Create presentation-ready visuals and storytelling assets
• Build visual and functional prototypes
• Collaborate with Engineering to deliver production-ready CAD files
• Specify surface finishes, color, material, texture, and branding
• Contribute to a multi-disciplinary team
• Explore emerging trends, new materials, and future-forward aesthetics
• Immerse in the full product development cycle

Required qualifications

• Current student in a related bachelor's or master's program or graduated 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
• Visualize ideas through 3D renderings in tools like Keyshot
• Deliver meticulous attention to detail under tight deadlines
• Plan and manage multiple projects
• Familiarity with mechanical engineering and part design
• Combine analytical thinking with creative energy
• An original portfolio of creative work demonstrating a product development process

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account (HSA) with company contribution
• Sick time
• Company holidays
• Employee product discount
• Product testing opportunities
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Employee stock purchase options
• Wellness programs
• Learning Programs

Before you apply

• Provide samples of your work via resume or cover letter

About the company

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a portfolio of lifestyle solutions. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, the company has more than 4,100 associates.