What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fall 2025: Ninja Product Development Co-op (July through Mid December) position at SharkNinja?
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.
Ninja Product Development Co-op
Work Period: July through Mid December
Location: Onsite in Needham, MA. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.
We are looking for a passionate Co-op or recent grad. You thrive in a creative, dynamic work environment. As a member of the Product Development team, you will bring together a creative product marketing role and technical outlook to our creative efforts to ensure that imaginative but credible solutions populate our ambitious product roadmap. This role will be part of our growing Ninja Product Development team, working on a variety of new innovative kitchen products.
Overview
In this position, the associate will work alongside the product development team to help bring new innovative products to market. Specifically, this position will be responsible for:
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 accommodations@sharkninja.com
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.
Ninja Product Development Co-op
Work Period: July through Mid December
Location: Onsite in Needham, MA. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.
We are looking for a passionate Co-op or recent grad. You thrive in a creative, dynamic work environment. As a member of the Product Development team, you will bring together a creative product marketing role and technical outlook to our creative efforts to ensure that imaginative but credible solutions populate our ambitious product roadmap. This role will be part of our growing Ninja Product Development team, working on a variety of new innovative kitchen products.
Overview
In this position, the associate will work alongside the product development team to help bring new innovative products to market. Specifically, this position will be responsible for:
- Partnering with Product Development team members to help with the successful product launches of new and cutting-edge products
- Aiding Product Developers with maintaining their businesses through:
- Collaborating with Brand Marketing and Creative teams on updates to product packaging, instruction guides, and more
- Tracking our competitive landscape and providing analysis for areas of opportunity
- Owning item (SKU) creation and accessory development for Domestic & International product launches
- Coordination and execution of consumer research activities with internal and external testers in collaboration with Consumer Insights team
- Tracking of findings and action items from consumer research and product reviews
- Conducting ad-hoc analytical deep dives into consumer reviews – both Ninja products and competitors – to understand the consumer’s point of view
- Aiding Product Developers with technical needs through:
- International line extension testing monitoring
- KPI testing/ Product definition holder – in partnership with Culinary team members
- Thermal mapping – in partnership with Engineering and PD counterparts
- Sample management and coordination and for retailer meeting needs
- And much more…SharkNinja is an environment that constantly evolves and there are many opportunities to make an impact outside of the day-to-day responsibilities of the team
- An entrepreneurial mindset
- Someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly iterative environment
- A collaborative team player who has strong communication and interpersonal skills, while also having the ability to sprint on “individual” projects.
- You should be eager to learn and ask questions. Outgoing verbally and willing to voice your opinion
- You need to be able to manage multiple projects and tasks at once while meeting assigned deadlines
- The ideal candidate will have completed at least one prior Internship or Co-op in a marketing or consumer products role
- Recent Grads encouraged to apply
- Great communication skills
- Self-starter, energetic, keen to learn
- Flexible in approach
- This co-op will be for 6 months
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 accommodations@sharkninja.com
