Senior Manager, Design and Advanced Development

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.

This isn't just a design management role—it's about leading the spark behind SharkNinja's next generation of iconic products. You will be a creative catalyst shaping what's next, helping teams turn blue-sky thinking into tangible, consumer-loved innovations that define categories. Your team will shape the early concept architecture that eventually fuels mass production through our NPD (New Product Development) pipeline.

The ideal candidate is a designer at heart, with engineering and design credentials, a natural flair for storytelling, and a relentless passion for solving consumer problems in inventive, inspiring ways.

What You'll Do

• Manage the development of early-stage concepts, design storytelling, and early platform exploration across multiple product categories.
• Use design storytelling to pitch future-focused concepts in a way that connects emotionally and drives alignment across the business.
• Partner with Mechanical Engineering, R&D, Product Development, and Product Marketing to ensure early concepts are rooted in a strong, scalable product strategy.
• Integrate knowledge of materials, manufacturing methods (e.g., plastic injection molding, die casting, sheet metal), and DFM/DFA to ensure ideas are not just exciting but achievable.
• Inspire and lead a team of engineers and designers, fostering a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and excellence.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the Advanced Development pipeline, identifying opportunities for innovation and differentiation.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a closely related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in product development, with at least 3 years in a management role, ideally in a high-volume consumer goods environment.
• Consumer-obsessed mindset with a proven ability to develop products that influence behavior, exceed expectations, and set new standards in the market.
• Strong consumer intuition and market awareness, with the ability to anticipate user needs and identify commercially viable opportunities.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills with the ability to pitch ideas and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Passion for hands-on development, technical problem-solving, and pushing boundaries.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex global initiatives on time and within budget, navigating diverse stakeholder needs and evolving project landscapes.
• Experience using SolidWorks or Creo, KeyShot, and Adobe Suite

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.

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