Summer 2026: Product Development Intern, Ninja (May to August)
Needham, MA
Internship
Onsite
$17/hr - $44/hr
Intern
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company known for its innovative lifestyle solutions. They are seeking a Product Development Intern to assist in launching new kitchen products, collaborating with various teams to ensure successful product development and market introduction.
Responsibilities
Partner with Product Development team members to help with the successful product launches of new and cutting-edge products
Aid Product Developers with maintaining their businesses through:
Collaborate with Brand Marketing and Creative teams on updates to product packaging, instruction guides, and more
Track our competitive landscape and providing analysis for areas of opportunity
Own item (SKU) creation and accessory development for Domestic & International product launches
Coordinate and execute of consumer research activities with internal and external testers in collaboration with Consumer Insights team
Track of findings and action items from consumer research and product reviews
Conduct ad-hoc analytical deep dives into consumer reviews – both Ninja products and competitors – to understand the consumer’s point of view
Aid Product Developers with technical needs through:
Monitor international line extension testing
Partner with Culinary team members to conduct KPI testing/product definition holder
Partner with Engineering counterparts to support thermal mapping
Prepare samples for retailer meetings
Qualification
Required
Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program
Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
The ideal candidate will have completed at least one prior internship or co-op in a marketing or consumer products role
Great communication skills
Self-starter, energetic, keen to learn
Flexible in approach
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
Preferred
Benefits
Medical insurance
Health savings account (HSA) with company contribution
Sick time
Company holidays
Employee product discount
Product testing opportunities
Referral bonuses
Competitive health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Employee stock purchase options
Wellness programs
SharkNinja is a consumer goods company that offers beauty, home care, kitchen appliances, and outdoor electronic products.
