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Fall 2025: CMF Design Co-op

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Needham, Massachusetts, United States Job ID 4452962006 Additional Locations Category Industrial Design Posted 03/13/2025

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.  


CMF Design Co-op 

Work Period: July through December 2025 

Location: Onsite on Needham, MA 5 Days a Week. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position. 

The CMF (Color, Material & Finish) Design Co-op will report to the CMF Senior Team and Design Directors, collaborating with key global teams across Shark and Ninja brands.  You will also work with Engineering, Marketing and Creative to deliver projects on time and within budget. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in the management of CMF Development for all new products
  • Create, track and maintain the color specifications (ID SPECS)
  • Develop proposals for Color Palette targeted for different retailers
  • Collect, organize, archive CMF samples from supplier into a material library
  • Track consumer trends and contribute to the creation of trends reports
  • Develop an understanding of manufacturing process and well-crafted products
  • Assist in the development and implementation of complex and innovative concepts
  • Daily Design Interaction with Chinese manufacturing Team and suppliers
  • Work closely with the Compliance team                                    
  • Support UI design, Icon design, and Rating/Warning label creation

Requirements

  • Pursing Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Industrial Design, or other related design field
  • Specialization/Interest in CMF preferred
  • Strong skill/knowledge in the Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
  • Interest in color communication towards international standards
  • Familiarity and experience with Pantone, NCS, SPI, YickSang and Mold-Tech, etc.
  • Excellent rendering quality (Key Shot/Photoshop)
  • Please provide samples of your work (link in resume or below)
  • This co-op is onsite in Needham, MA

 

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. 

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

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“The path to outrageously extraordinary is rarely a straight line, and it's in those unexpected turns where SharkNinja truly thrives.”

Mark Barrocas, ceo

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