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. About the RoleAt SharkNinja, we are redefining how floor care products improve everyday life, and our VP of Design & Advanced Development for Floor Care sits at the heart of that ambition. We're seeking a visionary innovation leader to head our global Front-End Innovation team dedicated to floor care: a hands-on group of design storytellers, engineers, and inventors who bring breakthrough product ideas to life across corded vacuums, cordless stick and handheld platforms, and hard floor extraction.This isn't just a design leadership role, it's about leading the spark behind SharkNinja's next generation of floor care icons. You'll be the creative catalyst defining what's next in cleaning technology, helping teams turn blue-sky thinking into tangible, consumer-loved innovations that dominate shelf and define categories. Your team will shape the early concept architecture across all three floor care platforms, corded, cordless, and hard floor extraction, that eventually fuels mass production through our NPD pipeline.What You'll DoLead SharkNinja's Floor Care Front-End Innovation team, driving concept creation, design storytelling, and early platform exploration across corded, cordless, and hard floor extraction categories.Inspire a team of Industrial Designers and Product Design Engineers to generate physical and visual prototypes that sell ideas and excite cross-functional partners and senior executives.Own the innovation roadmap for floor care, identifying whitespace opportunities across corded performance vacuums, cordless stick and handheld platforms, and wet/dry hard floor extraction systems.Partner with Mechanical Engineering, R&D, Product Development, and Product Marketing to ensure concepts across all three platforms are rooted in scalable product strategy.Leverage materials expertise and manufacturing knowledge (plastic injection molding, die casting, sheet metal, soft goods) to drive DFM/DFA best practices from concept through handoff.What You'll BringA degree in Product Design Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field blending design and engineering. 15+ years of experience in product design and innovation, ideally in high-volume consumer goods, with meaningful experience across floor care, home appliances, or adjacent categories.Proven leadership building and developing creative teams, mentoring talent, championing new voices, and fostering collaboration across disciplines.The ability to lead with vision and conviction while remaining hands-on, detail-oriented, and deeply engaged in the creative process.Strong technical foundation in high-volume manufacturing and a genuine appreciation for the intersection of creativity and feasibility.Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. 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. 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. At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. 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. 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.
VP Innovation Development in London employer: SharkNinja
SharkNinja is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, empowering employees to tackle complex challenges in mobile engineering while contributing to groundbreaking consumer products. With competitive benefits, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and robust opportunities for personal and professional growth, associates thrive in an environment that encourages bold experimentation and continuous learning. Located in Needham, Massachusetts, SharkNinja offers a vibrant community where your contributions can make a meaningful impact on the future of technology and consumer experiences.
