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 

 

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. 

This posting will close within 90 days from the original posting date.

 

Pay Range$116,300—$178,300 USD

Our Culture

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