Principal Designer, UX - Hardware

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Needham, MA, USA
In-Office
135K-170K Annually
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Positively impacting people’s lives every day in every home around the world.
The Role
Leads UX design and development for consumer hardware products across hardware and software. Owns design deliverables from concept exploration through detailed specifications, collaborates with industrial design, engineering, product development, and consumer insights teams, and drives high-quality, easy-to-use product experiences. Mentors junior designers, influences cross-functional stakeholders, and contributes strategic impact across the design organization.
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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 4,100 associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
AI at SharkNinja
At SharkNinja, we're building an AI-native culture. We're not waiting for the future; we're creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what's possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn't been invented yet, you'll fit right in.
Principal Designer, UX - Hardware
Needham, MA
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 - we have a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market. Developing one consumer product after another has let us enter multiple categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, our products are sold at key retailers online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
User Experience Design at SharkNinja
We work hard to give our consumers high quality, innovative, and delightful products. We're passionate about user experience, and we're looking for creative designers who think outside the box, embrace the latest technology, advocate for our customers, and push the boundary of what's possible. Join us on our journey to shape the future of SharkNinja product experiences.
The Role
We're seeking a talented and enthusiastic Principal UX Designer to join our growing team and deliver compelling, easy, and delightful user experiences for our hardware products.
As a senior member of the User Experience team, you'll lead design for new products - working collaboratively with colleagues across Industrial Design, Product Development, Engineering, Advanced Development, and other disciplines. You'll lead by example, mentoring junior designers and driving strategic impact within UX and the wider Design org.
This role calls for deep experience in consumer product design and development across hardware and software - the leading tools and techniques, and a proven record of shipping successful products with impact across the full product development lifecycle.
What You'll Do
Lead the UX design and development of new hardware products and experiences.
Drive product experiences that combine ease of use, high-quality design craft, and moments of delight - delivering the absolute best value for the consumer at the price point.
Collaborate across the org, partnering closely with UX, Industrial Design, CMF, Product Development, Project Management, AD, and Consumer Insights.
Own deliverables end to end, from concept exploration to detailed specs across hardware and software.
What You'll Bring
Experience & Education
  • Bachelor's degree in UX Design, Industrial Design, or a related subject
  • 10+ years of experience in consumer product design across hardware and software
  • A rich portfolio of professional work demonstrating both design and business outcomes
  • Experience mentoring junior designers

Technical Skills
  • Deep experience with industry-standard design tools, including (but not limited to) Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
  • Experience with 3D software tools is a strong plus

How You Work
  • Clear, effective communicator who can guide and influence cross-functional teams, fellow designers, and senior stakeholders
  • Flexible and effective across multiple simultaneous programs in a fast-paced environment
  • Equally at home with a blank sheet of paper or a detailed state table

Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre-paid legal insurance, back-up child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more.
Pay Range
$135,000-$170,000 USD
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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Life At SharkNinja
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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 [email protected]

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in UX Design, Industrial Design, or a related subject
  • 10+ years of experience in consumer product design across hardware and software
  • Professional portfolio demonstrating design and business outcomes
  • Experience mentoring junior designers
  • Deep experience with industry-standard design tools, including Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
  • Experience with 3D software tools
  • Ability to communicate clearly and influence cross-functional teams, designers, and senior stakeholders
  • Ability to manage multiple simultaneous programs in a fast-paced environment

What the Team is Saying

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SharkNinja Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as strong with multiple Blue Cross Blue Shield options, reasonable premiums, and mental health support through an EAP. Wellness offerings such as onsite gyms, fitness classes, and Calm Premium broaden the health package.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave is substantial, including enhanced maternity and adoption leave at about 20 weeks of full pay and fully paid paternity leave in some regions. Backup care, adoption assistance, childcare supports, and onsite Mother’s Rooms further reinforce family benefits.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company matching is consistently highlighted, with company filings confirming ongoing employer contributions. The broader financial package also includes life and disability insurance to support long‑term security.

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The Company
HQ: Needham, MA
4,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1994

What We Do

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 4,000 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

Why Work With Us

Whether your passion is engineering, designing, marketing, or developing, at SharkNinja you’ll find we’re all about people. We work together to create world-class products that delight our consumers. Building an admired consumer products problem solving engine is hard; we do it better than others by operating differently.

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