Art Director, Design - Ninja Heated & Cookware

About Us
SharkNinjais a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positivelyimpactpeople’s lives in homes around the world.

Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proventrack recordof bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowedSharkNinjato enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than4,100associates, 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.

Art Director, Design – Ninja Creative Heated & Cookware
Location: Needham, MA (Hybrid: 2–3 days in-office)

Department: Creative

Reports to: Creative Director, Heated & Cookware

Overview
We’relooking for a highly executional, design-driven Art Director to lead creative development across Ninja’s Heated Indoor & Outdoor and Cookware categories. This role is a permanent, full-time position and a critical contributor to new product development—owning design execution while partnering closely with the Creative Director and Associate Creative Director to bring bold stories to life.

This Art Director will be deeply hands-on and play a key role in shaping how Ninja products show up in the world—from early concept through launch.You’lllead design for major programs, translate product innovation into compelling visual narratives, and ensure excellence across packaging, digital, retail, social, and experiential touchpoints.

You’llalso be a mentor and people leader, responsible for guiding Senior Designers and Designers, and collaborating closely with senior copywriters to deliver cohesive, high-impact storytelling. This role is ideal for a seasoned designer who thrives in fast-moving environments, valuescraft, andknows how to elevate both the work and the team around them.

Key Responsibilities
Design Leadership & Execution

Lead design execution for major new product development programs from concept through launch.

Translate product insights, innovation, and strategy into clear, compelling visual systems and storytelling.

Own end-to-end design delivery across packaging, retail, Amazon, digital, social, and print.

Set and uphold a high bar for craft, clarity, and consistency across all creative outputs.

Ensure design intent is carried through every touchpoint with precision and care.

Storytelling & Creative Partnership

Partner closely with the Creative Director and Associate Creative Director to bring category stories to life through design.

Collaborate with senior copywriters to develop integrated visual and verbal narratives.

Contribute meaningfully to concept development, helping evolve story frameworks into tangible, consumer-ready executions.

Identifyopportunities to elevate storytelling through design systems, hierarchy, and visual pacing.

Hands-On Design

Deliver original design work yourself—this is a true maker role.

Create packaging systems, visual identities, toolkits, and scalable design frameworks.

Demonstrate mastery of typography, layout, composition, and imagery direction.

Stay current on DTC packaging trends, consumer goods design, and retail innovation, applying insights to the work.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

Manage, mentor, and develop Senior Designers and Designers, supporting growth in craft, confidence, and ownership.

Provide clear, actionable feedback that strengthens execution and storytelling.

Foster a collaborative, respectful environment rooted inhigh standardsand shared accountability.

Support healthy workflows and team rhythm in a fast-paced, high-output environment.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Brand, Product, Consumer Insights, Marketing, and Imagery teams throughout the development process.

Collaborate with production, CGI, and photography teams to ensure design excellence from concept to final output.

Communicate design rationale clearly and confidently to stakeholders

Respond to consumer insights and performance data with thoughtful creative adjustments.

Operational Excellence

Manage multiple projects simultaneously whilemaintainingquality and intent.

Anticipate challenges, flag risks early, and help problem-solve to keep work moving.

Balance speed with craft, making smart decisions in service of both brand and business goals.

Social & Platform-Native Design

Contribute to platform-specificcreativeacross TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Amazon, and emerging channels.

Partner with creative, social, and brand teams to develop scroll-stopping, design-led content.

Ensure social executions feel cohesive with broader brand and product storytelling.

WhatWe’reLooking For

8–10+ years of experience in design or creative roles, with proven ownership of large-scale consumer programs.

Experience leading design execution for packaging-led product launches.

Demonstrated mentorship or people-management experience with Senior Designers and Designers.

Strong portfolioshowcasingpackaging, brand systems, and consumer goods design, alongside digital and retail work.

Deep understanding of modern DTC packaging, retail environments, and visual storytelling.

Expertproficiencyin Adobe Creative Suite; strong working knowledge of Figma; comfort with PowerPoint.

Clear, confident communicator who collaborates well with creative partners and cross-functional teams.

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable navigating ambiguity.

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.

Pay Range
$81,900 — $130,000 USD

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

We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more.

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.

To gether, 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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