Spring 2026: CMF Industrial Design Co-op (January through June)

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 3,600 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.  

Work Period: January 2026 through June 2026

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

Compensation Range: Ranges from $26/hr - $35/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: The CMF (Color, Material & Finish) Industrial Design Co-op will report to the CMF Senior Team and Design Directors, collaborating with key global teams across Shark and Ninja brands. You will also work with Engineering, Marketing and Creative to deliver projects on time and within budget. 

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

• Assist in the management of CMF Development for all new products
• Create, track and maintain the color specifications (ID SPECS)
• Develop proposals for Color Palette targeted for different retailers
• Collect, organize, archive CMF samples from supplier into a material library
• Track consumer trends and contribute to the creation of trends reports
• Develop an understanding of manufacturing process and well-crafted products
• Assist in the development and implementation of complex and innovative concepts
• Interact daily to discuss design with APAC manufacturing team and suppliers
• Work closely with the Compliance team
• Support UI design, Icon design, and Rating/Warning label creation

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:

• Education: Applicants must be in at least their third year of a bachelor’s program, enrolled in a master’s program, or have graduated from either program within the past year
• Must have demonstrated strong aptitude for Keyshot rendering 
• Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
• Strong skill/knowledge in the Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
• Interest in color communication towards international standards
• Familiarity and experience with Pantone, NCS, SPI, YickSang and Mold-Tech, etc.

SAMPLES REQUIRED:

• In addition to a resume, please provide samples of your work.
• You can link samples in your resume or add as “cover letter”. 

Please note that, due to the high volume of applications for early talent roles, response times may vary depending on the specific role and timeline. Our team appreciates your patience!