Industrial Design Intern (May through August)
SharkNinja
Needham, MAFresher2h agovia LinkedIn
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- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- NetworkingCADMarketingSolidWorks
- Work
- On-site in Needham · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- CAD41%SolidWorks22%Marketing11%Networking2%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 5, 2026 · still open
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Job Title: Summer 2027: Industrial Design Intern
Location: Needham, MA, USA
Work Period: May - August
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, 5 days onsite.
Compensation: $28/hr - $34/hr (specific compensation based on educational level)
About the Role
- This is an internship opportunity for early career talent, designed to provide valuable industry exposure and experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Interns will work on meaningful projects and tasks to sharpen skills and deepen knowledge.
- The role involves professional development, community events, and networking opportunities.
- Interns will have the opportunity to showcase their contributions and learnings to SharkNinja leaders.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Industrial Design and CMF leads on product launches from brainstorming to market.
- Translate consumer insights into user-centered design solutions.
- Create sketches, illustrations, and high-fidelity renderings.
- Develop presentation-ready visuals and storytelling assets.
- Build visual and functional prototypes.
- Collaborate with Engineering to deliver production-ready CAD files.
- Specify product aesthetics, including surface finishes, color, material, texture, and branding.
- Contribute to a multi-disciplinary team including Marketing, UX, and Industrial Design.
- Explore emerging trends, new materials, and future-forward aesthetics.
- Help define the design language for future products.
- Immerse in the full product development cycle, designing for performance, cost, and user delight.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- SolidWorks or Rhino for product design.
- Keyshot for high-quality 3D renderings.
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, 5 days per week onsite.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift.
- Capacity to plan and manage multiple projects with focus and flexibility.
- Familiarity with mechanical engineering and part design.
- Combine analytical thinking with creative energy.
- An original portfolio of creative work demonstrating a product development process.
- Ability to collaborate naturally and bring positive energy to team interactions.
- Curiosity and forward-thinking approach to design, materials, and user experience.
Samples Required
- In addition to a resume, provide samples of your work.
- Samples can be linked in the resume or added as a "cover letter."