As a CG Artist Intern, you'll work between Creative and Industrial Design, rendering products, cleaning CAD files, and supporting product launches.
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 3,300+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
CG Artist Co-Op
Work Period: Mid May through Mid August
Location: Onsite in Needham, MA. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.
At SharkNinja®, our purpose is to positively impact people's lives every day; whether that's with our 5-star products, our customer service, or even our tweets. We thrive on passion and innovation and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to create the next big thing. We take a team approach to our projects-everyone has a voice. We're not just saying that; we want individuals to push limits, look outside the box, and think the unthinkable. And we're willing to bet it's this commitment to making better products and happier employees that's contributed to our explosive growth. So, we're looking for motivated individuals to join us on this exciting ride. We need people who think big, move fast and want to make a significant impact. Are you game?
Learn more about SharkNinja's innovative approach to thinking and how it's helping us "positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world," here:
Forbes Inc.
Summary
As a CG Artist Intern for SharkNinja's in-house agency creative team, you'll be a bridge between the Creative and Industrial Design departments. You will immerse yourself in the brands. You will be working closely with designers, production designers, and CMF designers. You will be rendering cutting edge consumer products and texture libraries. You will establish close relationships with designers, providing image creation support and ideation. You will execute high-quality CG files for all new and legacy products based on current Brand thinking and product CAD and CMF.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
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 3,300+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
CG Artist Co-Op
Work Period: Mid May through Mid August
Location: Onsite in Needham, MA. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.
At SharkNinja®, our purpose is to positively impact people's lives every day; whether that's with our 5-star products, our customer service, or even our tweets. We thrive on passion and innovation and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to create the next big thing. We take a team approach to our projects-everyone has a voice. We're not just saying that; we want individuals to push limits, look outside the box, and think the unthinkable. And we're willing to bet it's this commitment to making better products and happier employees that's contributed to our explosive growth. So, we're looking for motivated individuals to join us on this exciting ride. We need people who think big, move fast and want to make a significant impact. Are you game?
Learn more about SharkNinja's innovative approach to thinking and how it's helping us "positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world," here:
Forbes Inc.
Summary
As a CG Artist Intern for SharkNinja's in-house agency creative team, you'll be a bridge between the Creative and Industrial Design departments. You will immerse yourself in the brands. You will be working closely with designers, production designers, and CMF designers. You will be rendering cutting edge consumer products and texture libraries. You will establish close relationships with designers, providing image creation support and ideation. You will execute high-quality CG files for all new and legacy products based on current Brand thinking and product CAD and CMF.
Responsibilities
- Execute high-quality product renderings.
- Cleaning complex engineering CAD files and optimizing for use in multiple software platforms.
- Proficient in lighting, rendering, and using shaders to improve the visual fidelity of 3D assets.
- Adhere to current product ID specs, paying close attention to colors, materials, and finishes.
- Support creative in the develop of new product launches.
- Collaborate and communicate with designers and marketing partners to advance ideas and creative work to completion.
- Deliver against tight deadlines.
Qualifications
- 2+ years in CGI, Industrial Design, or related program.
- Extensive working knowledge of Keyshot and its capabilities.
- Working knowledge of other 3D-related software, such as Cinema 4D/Redshift.
- Ability to embrace change and quickly adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills and project management skills.
- Portfolio required for consideration.
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
Cinema 4D
Keyshot
Redshift
SharkNinja Needham, Massachusetts, USA Office
89 A Street, Needham, MA, United States, 02494
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