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Senior Industrial Designer

SharkNinja

Needham, MA
2 days ago

Job Description

Join SharkNinja as a Senior Industrial Designer and take full ownership of designing innovative consumer products that enhance user experience. Collaborate cross-functionally to turn complex constraints into elegant solutions while pushing the boundaries of design quality.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive the full design process from initial ideation to mass production, owning both creative vision and execution quality.
  • Translate insights into meaningful, innovative solutions that elevate user experience and deliver on business goals.
  • Deliver compelling visual storytelling through sketches, CAD, renderings, and presentation decks.
  • Set the bar for design craft - proportion, surface, and detailing that communicates premium design intent.
  • Partner with UI/UX, CMF, and cross-functional teams to ensure usability, performance, and aesthetic excellence.
  • Deliver clean, manufacturable CAD and prototypes that reflect an obsession with fit, finish, and user delight.
  • Collaborate closely with global engineering and manufacturing partners to solve complex challenges.
  • Navigate constraints without sacrificing design quality while ensuring the final product meets cost and production requirements.
  • Introduce breakthrough ideas that challenge category norms and expand design language.
  • Inspire the team with new thinking, fearless creativity, and a drive for excellence.
  • Work fluidly with Engineering, Marketing, and Product teams to achieve high-quality outcomes.
  • Mentor junior designers, helping raise the creative bar across the team.

Required Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Industrial Design or a closely related field (MS preferred)
  • 5+ years of experience designing physical products in consumer, lifestyle, or tech categories
  • Proven ability to work independently and own the full development process with minimal supervision
  • Proven track record of delivering products through production
  • Strong analytical thinking that leads to creative, elegant, and innovative solutions
  • Expert in 2D and 3D tools (Sketching, Adobe Creative Suite, SolidWorks/Rhino, Keyshot)
  • Strong storytelling and visualization skills with a portfolio that demonstrates concept-to-launch execution
  • Highly skilled in maintaining design quality under pressure—balancing speed, detail, and excellence
  • Deep understanding of materials, part design, manufacturing processes, and DFM
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, both verbal and written
  • Excellent team player who thrives in fast-paced, agile, and cross-functional environments
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with high execution quality

Benefits & Perks

Competitive health insuranceRetirement plansPaid time offEmployee stock purchase optionsWellness programsSharkNinja product discountsHigh impact learning programs for personal and professional growth