Job Description

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. About the Role At SharkNinja, we don’t just launch campaigns; we build the future of consumer engagement. We are looking for an ambitious, highly conceptual, and hands‑on Art Director to bring our category‑disrupting products to life. Operating out of our global headquarters in Needham, MA, this role is built for a visual storyteller who thrives at the intersection of high‑end craft and rapid, performance‑driven execution. You will partner closely with Copywriters, Creative Directors, and Brand Managers to take raw innovation from our R&D labs and transform it into compelling, multi‑channel visual narratives. From directing high‑impact video and photo shoots to designing scalable digital and broadcast assets, you will ensure our breakthrough products win the hearts (and shopping carts) of millions of consumers worldwide. What You’ll Do Develop Multi-Channel Concepts: Ideate and execute groundbreaking visual concepts that scale seamlessly across TV/Broadcast, OTT, Digital/DTC, Amazon, Paid Social (TikTok, Meta), Retail, and Experiential marketing. Lead Creative Production: Step behind the camera as the leading creative voice on photo and video shoots. Partner with directors, photographers, and production teams to ensure final assets match the original strategic intent. Champion an AI‑Native Workflow: Actively integrate Figma, AI generation tools, and emerging platforms into your daily concepting and layout phases to explore a broader range of visual directions at lightning speed. Maintain Visual Excellence: Ensure absolute visual consistency, exceptional typography, and premium aesthetic execution across all touchpoints for your assigned brand portfolio. Pitch & Present Ideas: Clearly articulate visual strategy and present creative concepts confidently to brand partners and executive leadership, translating business objectives into striking visual solutions. Collaborate and Mentor: Work hand-in-hand with copywriters and designers, fostering a culture of high ownership, rapid iteration, and continuous creative growth. Qualifications 5+ Years of Art Direction Experience: Proven experience within a fast-moving creative agency or a high‑velocity in-house creative department (experience with consumer goods, lifestyle, or tech brands is highly preferred). A Dynamic, Multi‑Platform Portfolio: Showcases elite design fundamentals, strong storytelling abilities, and a deep understanding of broadcast/video, mobile‑first social content, digital commerce, and print/packaging. Production‑Tested: Proven experience art directing commercial video shoots and product photography, with a strong understanding of lighting, styling, and post‑production workflows. Fluency in Modern Design Tools: Advanced mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma. A strong curiosity and willingness to leverage generative AI tools to accelerate the concepting process. Thrives on Velocity: Highly adaptable, eager to test new ideas, and energized by tight deadlines. You excel at maintaining a high bar for creative craft while matching the relentless pace of a global product company. What Does Success Look Like? In 30 Days: You have fully integrated into the Needham creative team, aligned with your copywriting and brand partners, and mastered the unique visual identity and target demographics of your assigned product category. In 90 Days: You are independently taking creative briefs, generating multiple distinct concept paths, and leading the visual execution and storyboarding for major upcoming campaign shoots. In 1 Year: You have launched multi‑billion‑dollar global product campaigns that move needles and win consumers. Your creative frameworks have streamlined the pre‑to‑post production process, consistently delivering output that is "Outrageously Extraordinary." Why SharkNinja? SharkNinja is an innovative global powerhouse behind two multi‑billion‑dollar brands, Shark and Ninja. We were proudly named to TIME’s List of the 100 Most Influential Companies , and we are growing at an unprecedented pace. The Needham HQ Campus: You will work out of our collaborative global headquarters in Needham, Mass. It’s an energetic, cross‑functional environment packed with advanced engineering labs, culinary kitchens, and full‑scale prototyping studios—giving you direct, hands‑on access to the innovation before it even hits the market. An AI‑Native Culture: We don’t run from the future; we build it. We actively expect and empower our creative teams to use modern tools to move faster, explore deeper, and remove mechanical friction so you can focus on pure creative genius. Limitless Career Acceleration: We are product‑led, consumer‑centric, and idea‑driven. If you have a breakthrough visual idea and the drive to execute it, there is zero red tape to stop you. We reward ownership, agility, and impact above all else. 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

$81,900 — $120,000 USD

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. Learn more about us: Life At SharkNinja Outrageously Extraordinary SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice For candidates based in all regions , please refer to this candidate privacy notice. For candidates based in China , please refer to this candidate privacy notice. For candidates based in Vietnam , please refer to this candidate privacy notice. 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 accommodations@sharkninja.com #J-18808-Ljbffr Ninjakitchen

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Temporary work, Local area, Worldwide, Flexible hours

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