Associate Product Developer

At SharkNinja, our mission is to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world. We are thinkers and tinkerers, designers and doers, creators and operators building products consumers love.

As an Associate Product Developer within the Ninja team, you will play a critical role in driving our product roadmap from concept to shelf. Our Product Development (PD) team acts as the “product CEOs,” partnering cross-functionally to deliver 5-star consumer experiences while driving strong business results.

This role supports the Global PD team in developing successful, profitable programs across key product lines. You will become the market expert for your category—deeply understanding the competitive landscape, retailer needs, and evolving consumer expectations across the European market.

What You’ll Do

• Support the development of successful and profitable new product programs to grow and expand the portfolio

• Assist in bringing new products to launch globally (US, Canada, LATAM, UK, EU)

• Conduct market research to identify consumer needs, market gaps, and competitive opportunities

• Analyze retailer assortments and regional market dynamics to inform product strategy

• Partner cross-functionally to communicate and execute against the strategic vision for your product line

• Share product feedback with global teams throughout development—from P-builds to Mass Production (MP)

• Develop and execute validation plans at each build stage, covering product touchpoints, collateral, and Out of Box Experience for European markets

• Create and manage product support materials including in-box collateral, FAQs, and troubleshooting scripts for online resources and Customer Excellence

• Maintain accurate product setup and data integrity across systems including Oracle, PARF, PIS, and Salsify

• Support cost target achievement through close cross-functional collaboration

• Document program details thoroughly and ensure smooth transition to COE teams 90 days post-MP

You will embody our mindset by being rarely satisfied, understanding that details make the difference, and recognizing that winning is a team sport.

What You’ll Bring

• 1+ years of experience in product development or marketing, ideally within a consumer goods environment

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Management, Communications, Marketing, or related field

• A strong consumer-first mindset and passion for building 5-star product experiences

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, high-impact environment

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build cross-functional relationships

• Comfort navigating shifting priorities with transparency and resilience

• A growth mindset—seeing setbacks as opportunities to iterate, learn, and improve

• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and resourceful

• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently