Fall 2025: Ninja Product Development Co-op (July through Mid December)

As a Ninja Product Development Co-op at SharkNinja, you'll engage in a variety of exciting tasks, including collaborating with the Product Development team on new product launches, supporting branding initiatives, performing competitive analysis, and conducting consumer research. You'll help ensure that our innovative kitchen products meet consumer needs and market trends, making this role crucial in driving product success.

To qualify for the Ninja Product Development Co-op position at SharkNinja, candidates should have completed at least one prior internship or co-op in a marketing or consumer products role. Recent graduates with a passion for innovation and strong communication skills are also encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate is energetic, a self-starter, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Important skills for a Ninja Product Development Co-op at SharkNinja include strong communication and interpersonal skills, an entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. Additionally, being collaborative, eager to learn, and capable of analytical thinking will significantly enhance your contributions to the team.

Yes, the Ninja Product Development Co-op position at SharkNinja requires you to work onsite in Needham, MA. It's an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in our collaborative culture while gaining hands-on experience in product development.

At SharkNinja, you can expect a vibrant and dynamic work culture that fosters creativity and innovation. We pride ourselves on our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset, where teamwork, diversity, and inclusion are paramount. As a co-op, you'll find numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth while being part of a community that encourages you to voice your opinions and break out of traditional roles.

Express your passion for innovation and how SharkNinja's commitment to disrupting the market resonates with your career goals. Share specific examples of your creative projects or experiences that align with SharkNinja’s mission.

Discuss your time management skills and techniques you use to prioritize tasks effectively. Provide examples of how you've successfully balanced multiple responsibilities in the past while meeting deadlines.

Provide a specific example highlighting your role within the team, the approach you took, and the successful outcome. Emphasize your communication and interpersonal skills that helped facilitate collaboration.

Explain your approach to identifying key competitors, gathering data on their products, pricing, and market trends, and how you would analyze this information to identify opportunities for SharkNinja’s product offerings.

Discuss the importance of consumer insights and how you would track and analyze feedback from various sources. Explain how you would communicate findings to the product development team and suggest actionable changes based on that analysis.

Choose an example that demonstrates your adaptability and eagerness to learn. Describe the situation, the learning process, and how your quick understanding contributed to success.

Share your methods for staying informed, whether through industry publications, networking events, conferences, or online forums. Discuss how this knowledge equips you to contribute effectively to SharkNinja’s product development.

Highlight how clear and effective communication fosters collaboration and ensures that all stakeholders are aligned with product goals. Provide examples of how good communication has led to positive outcomes in your experiences.

Discuss your perspective on current challenges such as rapid technological changes, consumer expectations for sustainable products, or innovations in competitive landscapes. Use this as an opportunity to express how SharkNinja can address these challenges.

Talk about your planning and organizational strategies, how you would set milestones, regular check-ins, and adjust priorities as needed to keep the project on track, ensuring timely completion.