Associate Creative Director, Design - Ninja

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 4,100 associates, 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.Associate Creative Director, Design – Ninja BrandLocation: Needham, MA or NYCDepartment: CreativeReports to: Creative DirectorAbout SharkNinjaAt SharkNinja, our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. We create 5-star products that solve real problems and bring them to market with the same level of ambition.Our creative team operates at the intersection of product, brand, and performance.We are consumer-centric, digging for insights and iterating until we find what truly resonates.We are product-led, where our innovation is the story.We are idea-driven, building platforms and systems, not just campaigns.We are increasingly AI-enabled, using new tools to move faster, explore more, and raise the bar.This is a team that values speed, ownership, and craft, and expects creatives to operate as both thinkers and makers.OverviewWe are looking for an Associate Creative Director, Design to help define what Ninja looks like next.This is a role for a design leader who does not just execute campaigns. You build product identities, shape visual systems from day one, and create ideas that drive demand across the entire funnel.You will partner closely with product, insights, and marketing from the earliest stages, influencing how products are positioned, named, and brought to life visually.You think in systems, not assets. Platforms, not one-offs. Work that scales across every touchpoint and performs.You are fluent in modern creative tools including AI and Figma, using them to accelerate exploration and iteration while maintaining a high bar for taste and originality.This is a hands-on, player coach role. You lead teams while actively designing and pushing the work forward.What You’ll DoDefine product identities from the ground up with product and insights teamsWork upstream to help shape product positioning and opportunity areasLead scalable campaign platforms and visual systemsOwn the visual ecosystem across packaging, Amazon, DTC, retail, video, and socialDesign for modern attention with platform-native systemsCreate work that balances brand building and performanceUse AI tools and Figma to accelerate concepting and productionAct as a hands-on player coach leading by exampleMentor and elevate designersPresent and sell creative work to stakeholdersWhat We’re Looking For8 to 10 years in design or art direction at a senior or lead levelPortfolio showing strong conceptual thinking and visual systemsDemonstrated ability to define and launch product identities and systems from 0 to 1Experience working upstream with product and insights teams to shape positioningAbility to design across brand and performance channelsStrong instincts for social and motion designExperience across packaging, DTC, Amazon, and retailHigh standards for craft and visual tasteFluency in Figma and modern workflowsExperience using AI in the creative processYou’ll Thrive Here If YouThink like a builder, not just a designerCare about creating demand, not just aestheticsCan define and execute design systemsPush for stronger, more ownable ideasMove fast and iterate oftenLead by example and elevate othersSalary 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. Pay Range$109,800—$155,000 USDOur CultureAt 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 OfferWe 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. Together, 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 SharkNinjaOutrageously Extraordinary SharkNinja Candidate Privacy NoticeFor 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. 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