The Senior Director, Industrial Design creates and executes the product experience for Shark and Ninja brands, leading design innovation and collaboration with engineering teams.
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.
Senior Director, Industrial Design
This role responsible for creating the product experience for all our products touching Ninja and Shark brands.
You will be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of design paradigms and is able to quickly switch back and forth from operating at a high level as well as on the ground level tactically.
This Design Labs team will act like a consultancy serving SharkNinja and working closely with the team and have deep understanding of the culture and business engine.
This individual will have a strong understanding of customer needs, engineering needs and an ability to lead and execute on all our innovative products to meet that demand.
In this role, you will:• You will decide on all industrial design for our products, from styling and aesthetics to functionality and experience. These design decisions impact our principal end-customer experiences and their overall appreciation for our products.• You will be highly skilled in communicating design visions and concepts through sketch, CAD and renderings working closely with engineering.• You have proficiency in SolidWorks, KeyShot, Photoshop and Illustrator.• You will develop deep comprehension of the consumer needs and trends in the home appliance space.• You will conduct research into emerging design and technology trends.• You will present our design ideas, concepts and products to customers and gather feedback from our end-customers and leadership team.• You will create a detailed and inspiring vision on how to identify and meet customers' needs for business aircraft.• You will lead, plan, organize and execute projects with a team of highly skilled and diverse designers.• You will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to rapidly experiment and iterate on design concepts to bring them to reality.
As our ideal candidate• You have a university degree in Industrial Design or equivalent, with an MBA preferably.• You have 10+ years of experience in Industrial Design, Interior Design, R&D and related activities.• You have a track record of design innovation successes.• You have a good understanding of the consumer product industry, key players, markets, and customers.• You understand how to build and evolve design language systems.• You are creative, collaborative and driven to innovate.• You are a solid communicator to engage people and generate buy-in.• You have experience leading a team.
Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Pay Range
$200,000-$275,000 USD
Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won't just launch products-we'll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
Learn more about us:
Life At SharkNinja
Outrageously Extraordinary
SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here: https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/
For candidates based in China, please visit: https://sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/china/
For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit: https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/vietnam/
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at [email protected]
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.
Senior Director, Industrial Design
This role responsible for creating the product experience for all our products touching Ninja and Shark brands.
You will be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of design paradigms and is able to quickly switch back and forth from operating at a high level as well as on the ground level tactically.
This Design Labs team will act like a consultancy serving SharkNinja and working closely with the team and have deep understanding of the culture and business engine.
This individual will have a strong understanding of customer needs, engineering needs and an ability to lead and execute on all our innovative products to meet that demand.
In this role, you will:• You will decide on all industrial design for our products, from styling and aesthetics to functionality and experience. These design decisions impact our principal end-customer experiences and their overall appreciation for our products.• You will be highly skilled in communicating design visions and concepts through sketch, CAD and renderings working closely with engineering.• You have proficiency in SolidWorks, KeyShot, Photoshop and Illustrator.• You will develop deep comprehension of the consumer needs and trends in the home appliance space.• You will conduct research into emerging design and technology trends.• You will present our design ideas, concepts and products to customers and gather feedback from our end-customers and leadership team.• You will create a detailed and inspiring vision on how to identify and meet customers' needs for business aircraft.• You will lead, plan, organize and execute projects with a team of highly skilled and diverse designers.• You will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to rapidly experiment and iterate on design concepts to bring them to reality.
As our ideal candidate• You have a university degree in Industrial Design or equivalent, with an MBA preferably.• You have 10+ years of experience in Industrial Design, Interior Design, R&D and related activities.• You have a track record of design innovation successes.• You have a good understanding of the consumer product industry, key players, markets, and customers.• You understand how to build and evolve design language systems.• You are creative, collaborative and driven to innovate.• You are a solid communicator to engage people and generate buy-in.• You have experience leading a team.
Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Pay Range
$200,000-$275,000 USD
Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won't just launch products-we'll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
Learn more about us:
Life At SharkNinja
Outrageously Extraordinary
SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here: https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/
For candidates based in China, please visit: https://sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/china/
For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit: https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/vietnam/
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at [email protected]
Top Skills
Illustrator
Keyshot
Photoshop
Solidworks
SharkNinja Needham, Massachusetts, USA Office
89 A Street, Needham, MA, United States, 02494
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