Industrial Design Co-op, SharkNinja

• Currently studying or recently graduated from a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design or similar discipline
• 2D skills via sketching, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, etc
• Proficiency with CAD – Solidworks or Rhino required
• Proficiency with 3D rendering programs such as Keyshot
• Strong detail orientation with ability to work quickly without compromising quality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Ability to plan and manage multiple projects
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering and part design
• Strong analytical thinking that leads to creative solutions and innovative ideas
• An original portfolio of creative work that clearly demonstrates a product development process
• Strong team player

• Work Period: July through December
• Support Industrial Design/CMF project leads
• Practice user-centered design approach to translate consumer insights into meaningful product solutions that will delight consumers both on an emotional/experiential and functional level
• Develop and refine design for consumer products from concept to production
• Conceptualize and visualize concepts through high quality sketches, illustration and renderings
• Generate high quality and suitable materials for presentation
• Create visual and functional prototypes for research and internal review
• Deliver clean, well-built CAD packages to Engineering and Manufacturing
• Articulate and specify design intent for manufacturing by creating specifications detailing fit, finishes, color, graphics, etc
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team to innovate design solutions
• Solve complex problems creatively
• Understand SharkNinja's brands and help define the company’s future product development strategies
• Drive innovative approaches through emerging product trends or new technologies
• Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices and standards
• Demonstrate a high level of knowledge on full product development cycle with ability to navigate through technical and business constraints for achieving the best possible quality outcomes

• Employer paid group benefits including medical, dental, life insurance and more
• Competitive RRSP matching program
• 16 vacation days to start
• Paid sick days
• Paid volunteer and cultural days
• Employee & Family Assistance program
• An opportunity to accelerate your career with world class brands
• Continuous development and mentoring
• Opportunity to join various employee-based affinity groups
• Diverse, inclusive, and community-minded organization
• Wellness program offering free virtual fitness classes and a fitness reimbursement
• Employee product discounts

Consumer demand for new and better home appliances continues to grow. SharkNinja serves this demand by designing and manufacturing innovative home goods and devices. Specifically, it has a growing line of solutions that consist of Shark cleaning and home care products and Ninja kitchen appliances.