Art Director

About SharkNinja

SharkNinja is a renowned global design and technology firm known for its diverse range of premium lifestyle products that enhance daily life worldwide. The company, with its flagship brands Shark and Ninja, has a history of innovation that has enabled expansion into various product categories, fueling remarkable growth. Headquartered in Needham, MA, SharkNinja employs over 4,100 people and distributes products through retailers, online platforms, and distributors globally.

AI and Innovation

SharkNinja cultivates an AI-forward culture, embracing experimentation, adopting cutting-edge tools, and innovating to shape the future meaningfully for consumers. Creativity supported by AI and new technologies is central to their workflow.

Role Overview

The Art Director will be stationed at the global headquarters in Needham, MA, playing a crucial role in creating compelling visual narratives for disruptive consumer products. This position demands a strong visual storyteller with a balance of high-end design skills and rapid, performance-oriented output.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute innovative multi-platform visual concepts adaptable for TV, OTT, digital commerce, social platforms including TikTok and Meta, retail, and experiential marketing.
• Lead creative direction on photo and video shoots, collaborating with production teams to ensure final deliverables align with strategic visions.
• Incorporate AI-based design and productivity tools like Figma and generative AI for faster and broader creative ideation.
• Maintain consistent visual standards, refined typography, and premium aesthetics for assigned brands across all formats.
• Present and explain creative strategies and ideas effectively to brand collaborators and leadership, aligning visuals with business goals.
• Cooperate with copywriters and designers, nurturing a culture of responsibility, rapid revision, and ongoing creative development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of art direction experience, ideally in fast-paced agencies or dynamic in-house creative teams within consumer goods, lifestyle, or technology sectors.
• A diverse portfolio demonstrating advanced design principles, storytelling expertise, and proficiency with video/broadcast, social media, digital commerce, and print/packaging.
• Proven track record directing commercial video and product photography, including mastery of lighting, styling, and post-production processes.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma, with a strong interest in utilizing AI tools to expedite creative processes.
• Ability to thrive in fast-moving environments, balancing high-quality creative output with tight deadlines.

Success Milestones

• Within the first month: Become fully integrated with the creative team, understand brand identities, and align with copywriting and brand partners.
• Within three months: Independently handle creative briefs, produce multiple concept options, and lead visual storyboarding for major campaigns.
• Within a year: Successfully deliver impactful global campaigns generating significant consumer engagement; streamline creative production workflows with remarkable results.

Why Join SharkNinja?

• Work at the corporate headquarters with access to advanced labs, prototyping studios, and culinary kitchens that directly support product innovation.
• Engage in an AI-driven culture that encourages rapid creative experimentation and the use of modern tools.
• Experience swift career advancement in a product-centric, consumer-focused environment that values ownership and agility.

Compensation and Benefits

The yearly salary range is between 81,900 and 130,000 USD, influenced by factors like geography, expertise, and education. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending and health savings accounts with company contributions; 401(k) with match; employee stock purchase plan; life and disability insurance; paid time off and company holidays; parental leave; identity theft protection; pet insurance; legal assistance; backup care for children and elders; product discounts; and an employee referral bonus scheme.

Culture and Inclusion

SharkNinja fosters a boundary-pushing mindset, encouraging employees to think beyond constraints and deliver exceptional products and campaigns. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are integral, supporting every associate to be their authentic selves and fostering career growth. The company maintains a commitment to nondiscrimination and reasonable accommodations.