Summer 2026: Creative Operations Intern (May to August)

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.  

 

Work Period: May 2026 through August 2026

Location & Schedule: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a minimum of 2 days per week onsite in Needham, MA, and the remaining days remote. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.

Compensation Range: Ranges from $25/hr - $34/hr. Specific compensation is set according to a standardized scale aligned with your educational level at the time of hire.

Join the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience: Built for early career talent. Geared toward impact. Driven by speed. Whether you're in a co-op or internship, our early talent program is designed to provide valuable exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. You’ll dive into meaningful projects and tasks that sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge. Along the way, you’ll benefit from professional development opportunities, community events, and connections that make your experience well-rounded and enriching. Your time with us will culminate in an opportunity to showcase your contributions and learnings to SharkNinja leaders because this is a program for those ready to shape what’s next — fast.

This role: As a key member of the Creative team, the Creative Operations Intern will help bring SharkNinja’s bold brand storytelling to life across everything from digital campaigns and product launches to packaging and retail displays. You’ll gain hands-on experience managing creative workflows, organizing high-volume assets, tracking deadlines, and working cross-functionally to ensure projects are delivered on time, on brand, and with impact. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look into what it takes to power a high-performing creative team at scale, supporting a culture of innovation, speed, and excellence.

If you’re detail-obsessed, energized by creative problem-solving, and excited to bring bold ideas to life, we want to hear from you!

Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do: 

• Coordinate timelines, resources, and workflows to support the execution of high-impact creative campaigns
• Help manage creative asset organization, version control, and delivery across digital, packaging, and retail channels
• Track project milestones and assist with creative production schedules using project management tools
• Support the day-to-day operations of the creative team—including intake, prioritization, and communication between stakeholders
• Collaborate cross-functionally with brand, digital, packaging, and content teams to ensure creative projects are aligned and on-track
• Participate in creative review sessions and help route feedback and approvals across multiple teams
• Assist with the coordination of photoshoots, video production, or post-production tasks
• Gain insight into the full creative process—from concept to execution to launch
• Develop a strong understanding of how creative operations drive efficiency and impact within a fast-paced brand environment
• Support special projects that bridge storytelling, design, and execution for SharkNinja product launches

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:

• Education: Must be currently enrolled in an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s program
• Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with a minimum of 2 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
• Experience supporting creative, brand, or content teams is strongly preferred
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and overlapping deadlines
• Embraces structure, process, and timelines—while staying flexible and solution-oriented
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Communicates clearly and confidently across teams (both written and verbal)
• Comfortabl