Director, UX
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, allowing SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories and drive significant growth.
About Us
Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, SharkNinja’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. We have more than 4,100 associates across the globe.
User Experience Design at SharkNinja
We are passionate about user experience and are looking for creative designers who think outside the box, embrace the latest technology, advocate for our customers, and push the boundaries of what’s possible.
The Role
We seek a visionary Director of UX to lead our growing UX team and set the strategic direction for connected product experiences across our Shark and Ninja brands. In this senior leadership role, you will champion human‑centered design thinking, build and mentor a high‑performing team, and partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver world‑class app experiences that complement our industry‑leading physical products. You will own the end‑to‑end UX vision for mobile and connected hardware, driving innovation and raising the bar for consumer delight.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and own the overarching UX strategy for SharkNinja’s connected app experiences, ensuring alignment with brand vision and business objectives across Shark and Ninja product lines.
- Build, grow, and mentor a high‑performing UX team of designers at all levels, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with senior leadership across Product, Engineering, Industrial Design, CMF, and Marketing to align the UX roadmap with product strategy and consumer needs.
- Champion a human‑centered design process, ensuring consumer insights and user research are embedded throughout the design lifecycle from concept to launch.
- Establish and evolve SharkNinja’s UX design system, standards, and best practices for mobile and connected product experiences on iOS and Android.
- Lead design reviews and provide clear, constructive direction to designers, elevating quality and ensuring consistency across all touchpoints.
- Evangelize UX across the organization, educating cross‑functional partners on the value of design and advocating for the consumer at every level.
- Oversee the integration of AI tools and emerging technologies into the design process, keeping SharkNinja at the forefront of design innovation.
- Set team goals, manage resourcing and capacity, and report on UX impact metrics to executive leadership.
Attributes & Skills
- 10+ years of UX design experience, including 4+ years in a people‑management or leadership role overseeing a team of designers.
- Deep expertise in UX design for mobile experiences on iOS and Android; experience integrating software UX with physical hardware products is highly desirable.
- A compelling portfolio of work demonstrating strategic design leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and measurable consumer impact.
- Proven ability to articulate and defend design decisions to executive stakeholders, translating vision into actionable roadmaps.
- Expert‑level proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite; working knowledge of AI‑powered design tools.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to balance consumer advocacy, technical feasibility, and commercial objectives.
- Exceptional communication, storytelling, and influencing skills with the ability to inspire teams and align diverse stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in UI/UX Design, Industrial Design, Interaction Design, HCI, or a related discipline.
Salary and Other Compensation
Annual salary range: $230,000 – $285,000 USD. Factors that may affect starting pay include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits
The company offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts with company contribution, a 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short‑term and 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, a referral bonus program, and more.
Our Culture
We don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our extraordinarily bold 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.
EEO Statement
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
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