Position Summary: 

The Global Ninja Test Kitchen is looking for a Demo Chef to join our vibrant group of global chefs and food scientists. Our team takes a unique approach to product development, blending culinary arts and the science of food. The Global Ninja Test Kitchen is highly collaborative, and team members are expected to contribute feedback and problem-solving ideas across all projects.  

This role is expected to have a strong knowledge of the industry, to be familiar with the latest food trends, and to foster a curiosity for product development. This role will be responsible for developing engaging product demos from the ground up, turning complex product features into compelling, food-first narratives that drive engagement, education, and conversion.  

As part of a highly collaborative team, you'll contribute your creativity and expertise to the development of innovative demo strategies that support the launch and lifecycle of Ninja products. This includes concepting, building, and evolving demo content for multiple platforms and audiences — from retailers and social media to internal stakeholders and press events.  

If you're passionate about culinary innovation and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want you on our team. 

This position will be based at Shark Ninja HQ in Needham, MA (with about 25% travel). 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

• Own the end-to-end development of product demos — from concepting the food-first story, to testing, filming, and execution — ensuring alignment with cross functional team members 

• Collaborate with marketing, sales, product, and creative teams to craft impactful demo narratives that support product positioning and GTM strategies. 

• Develop a scalable library of demo concepts and recipes tailored to different audiences (retail, digital, PR, social, training). 

• Partner with sales, social, brand, and PR to execute product demos that support key launches, sell-in conversations, and competitive differentiation to drive Ninja’s business  

• Serve as the primary point of contact to coordinate, develop and manage product demonstrations for key retailers, public relations events, etc. 

• Lead the filming and editing of demo content for internal inspirational videos, maintaining high standards of product storytelling 

• Serve as culinary subject matter expert “on the ground” across all functional activities  

• Monitor competitive social/digital marketing campaigns to impact demo development approach 

• Conduct competitor product testing to identify key differences in product specifications to support sales conversations, opportunities and innovation priorities 

• Regularly share product feedback with global teams to ensure real-time inputs are provided at every stage of product development from P-builds to MP  

• Update weekly priorities and keep track of projects  

• Ability to perform autonomously managing multiple tasks within established deadlines 

• Assist, attend and present at internal and external events, as needed 

• Monitor and research industry trends and innovations on an ongoing basis and brings new ideas to the team  

• Assist in the shipping of products when needed 

• Willingness to travel up to 25% 

• Other job duties as assigned 

Attributes and Skills: 

• 2+ years of culinary, content development experience or a related field, preferably at a consumer goods company 

• Degree from an accredited Culinary Arts program, or Bachelor’s Degree with a focus on Marketing or Communications; or combination of education and experience 

• Ability to effectively “manage up” by communicating your top priorities and constantly seeking feedback on your and your team’s work product 

• Exceptional culinary skills with a demonstrated passion for culinary innovation and creativity 

• Demonstrated knowledge of proper food safety processes 

• A mindset geared toward building relationships across multi-functional teams, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills 

• Highly-effective communication skills – both written (presentation/email) and in-person (ability to host succinct, effective conversations that solve problems and ability to make effective presentations to all levels of management, including SharkNinja’s executive leadership team) 

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment 

• A desire to learn and grow in a passionate environment.  The ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward 

• Recipe development and food writing experience 

• The ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward  

• Ability to see failure as an opportunity to iterate, learn, and willingness to fail fast and often.  

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint  

• Experience using video editing software and equipment 

• Resourceful, well-organized, highly dependable, efficient, and detail-oriented  

• Ability to be a team player as well as work independently  

• Willingness to travel 

The Ninja Test Kitchen is seeking a manager to lead and elevate the food-first perspective across our product development process. In this role, you will own the strategy, execution, and quality of innovation insights for NTK initiatives— driving new product development from early-stage exploration through launch. You will partner closely with cross-functional leaders across Engineering, Design, PMO, Consumer Insights and Marketing to bring innovative, consumer-validated products to market and help define what Ninja stands for in the kitchen. 

WHAT YOU’LL OWN 

Define performance standards across all stages of development — own the testing roadmap, build KPIs for product performance, and ensure consumer value is at the center of every product decision, establish targets that guide product development. 

Drive competitive and exploratory research — oversee testing of competitive products and emerging innovations to inform category strategy and roadmap prioritization, identify gaps and opportunities. 

Own the validation process — define testing protocols and parameters, turn performance results into clear defensible claims, and ensure product standards are consistently met. 

Partner with cross-functional leadership — serve as the food science and culinary authority in product development discussions, bringing a rigorous, consumer-centric point of view to engineering, design, and go-to-market conversations. 

Develop and manage preset programs and function recipe requirements — ensuring product performance aligns with both brand standards and consumer expectations. 

Lead and develop a team — manage food scientists, research chefs, and recipe developers, building a high-performing team with strong technical rigor and creative problem-solving skills. 

Tie product performance and consumer benefits to recipe development and story. 

Manage data integrity and reporting — ensure all testing results are meticulously documented, organized, and communicated to key stakeholders in a timely manner. 

Cultivate an external expert network — build relationships with industry leaders, taste and texture specialists, and consumer insight partners to continuously elevate the quality of our work. 

Monitor industry trends — stay ahead of food science, culinary, and consumer trends and bring actionable insights to the team on an ongoing basis. 

This is an ONSITE role based in our Needham, MA Headquarters. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

6+ years of progressive experience in food science, culinology, or a related field — preferably within a consumer goods or product-driven company. 

Degree from an accredited Food Science, Food Engineering, or Culinology program; advanced degree a plus. 

Proven track record of leading cross-functional R&D initiatives from concept through commercialization. 

Experience managing or mentoring team members in a fast-paced, iterative environment. 

Strong technical foundation in sensory evaluation, food chemistry, and product performance testing — comfortable with texture analyzers, thermometers, data acquisition tools, and related instrumentation. 

Exceptional communication skills — able to translate complex food science concepts for non-technical audiences and present confidently to executive leadership. 

Strong project management skills — ability to prioritize across multiple workstreams, manage timelines, and hold teams accountable to milestones. 

A strategic mindset — comfortable with ambiguity, capable of operating with autonomy, and able to connect day-to-day decisions to long-term category goals. 

Position Summary: 

The Ninja Test Kitchen is looking for a Recipe Developer to join our vibrant group of global chefs and food scientists. Our team takes a unique approach to product development, blending culinary arts and the science of food. The Ninja Test Kitchen shapes the product roadmap, development and story creation. 

The Ninja Test Kitchen is highly collaborative, and team members are expected to contribute feedback and problem-solving ideas across all projects. Team members are expected to have a strong knowledge of the industry, to be familiar with the latest food trends, and to foster a curiosity for product development. 

This is a full-time position based in our Needham, MA office. 

Responsibilities, including but not limited to: 

• Develop and test WOW recipes and charts to highlight products for culinary content; validate recipe changes from internal and external feedback  

• Serve as the lead for assigned programs – know the product inside and out and translate that to recipe strategy.  

• Support team with summits, in and offsite culinary testing, in office internal consumer testing and other recipe testing as needed 

• Review and provide feedback on Ninja collateral, ensuring that all culinary content (internal and external) and QSG’s are properly written and reflect accurate product functionality, usage and story. Support with markups of recipe edits in editing system 

• Own and update title list tracker document for assigned SKU’s 

• Liase with GEN (Global Expert Network) chefs and recipe developers; update GEN tracker and support with outreach, paperwork, cost negotiation and opening PO’s 

• Attends print, video, and/or social shoots as NTK representative on location as needed, ensuring recipes are highlighting the product and story  

• Assists, attends and presents at internal and external events, as needed 

Qualifications: 

• 2+ years of related culinary/marketing experience 

• Degree from an accredited Culinary Arts program, or Culinology or Food Science or Nutrition; Bachelor’s Degree with a focus on Marketing or Communications; or combination of education and experience 

• A mindset geared toward building relationships across multi-functional teams, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills 

• Highly-effective communication skills – both written (presentation/email) and in-person (ability to host succinct, effective conversations that solve problems and ability to make effective presentations to all levels of management, including SharkNinja’s executive leadership team) 

• High attention to detail; takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of their work 

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment 

• A desire to learn and grow in a passionate environment.  The ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward 

• Recipe development, content creation and food writing experience 

• Food styling or food photography experience a plus 

• Willingness to travel to events as needed 

Work Period: September 2026 to December 2026

Location & Schedule: This is a part-time 15 to 16 hour/week position with two 8-hour days or three 5-hour days onsite in Needham, MA. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.

Join the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience: Built for early career talent. Geared toward impact. Driven by speed. Whether you're in a co-op or internship, our early talent program is designed to provide valuable exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. You’ll dive into meaningful projects and tasks that sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge. Along the way, you’ll benefit from professional development opportunities, community events, and connections that make your experience well-rounded and enriching. Your time with us will culminate in an opportunity to showcase your contributions and learnings to SharkNinja leaders because this is a program for those ready to shape what’s next — fast.

This role: This part-time Consumer Insights Intern will support quantitative and qualitative research to influence SharkNinja's development of 5-star products. The ideal candidate will be naturally inquisitive, have strong project management skills, interest in market research, and demonstrate strong strategic and critical thinking skills. He/she will work cross-functionally with a wide variety of data sources and stakeholders including Brand and Product Development.

Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:

• Support and analyze qualitative and quantitative customer research for trends, insights, and new product development.
• Assist in the development, management, and execution of research plans.
• Translate feedback, including latent needs and dissatisfaction, into innovation recommendations.
• Identify potential unmet customer needs that form the basis for new product/feature offerings.
• Collaborate and plan customer research strategies and manage internal resources to successfully deliver on plans.

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:

• Education: Must be currently enrolled in an associate's, bachelor’s, or master's program
• Must be able to work a part-time 15 to 16 hour/week schedule with either two 8-hour days or three 5-hour days per week onsite in Needham, MA
• Preference toward those with 1+ years of academic experience in a social science degree program (e.g. psychology or sociology) or is a marketing program, with an excellent academic record
• Naturally inquisitive
• Has strong project management skills.
• Builds understanding and trust with others by meeting commitments
• Identifies the needs & expectations of others (personal & business) and acts upon them.
• Leverages strong organizational and analytical skills to synthesize information from various sources focusing on relevancy and impact opportunity.
• Thrives in a hands-on, dynamic, agile environment.
• Effectively manages shifting priorities, resources.
• Understands that not all paths are defined and leverages his/ her experience to create" and add value.

Please note that, due to the high volume of applications for early talent roles, response times may vary depending on the specific role and timeline. Our team appreciates your patience!

We’re looking for a curious, motivated Consumer Insights Analysts to join our fast-paced team in the future! This is not a current opening however we are eager to find upcoming talent! 

In this role, you’ll help bring the consumer voice into every stage of product development—supporting research design, analyzing consumer data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate insights into action.

At SharkNinja, you won’t just support products that transform everyday life—you’ll grow in a high-performance, innovation-driven culture where your curiosity and contributions matter. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, dig into data, and help create the next big thing in consumer products, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape what’s next.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in leading the development and execution of robust qualitative and quantitative research plans to uncover consumer needs, category trends, and whitespace opportunities that inform product innovation and business strategy.
• Help develop and masters an understanding of research tools, knowing when each is applicable or new methods are needed—including surveys, discussion guides, and stimuli—while managing both internal and external research partners to ensure high-quality, timely insights.
• Translate complex consumer feedback into clear, compelling insights and recommendations that influence product roadmaps, positioning strategies, and experience design.
• Identify emerging consumer behaviors and latent needs through primary and secondary research, connecting these to broader cultural and category trends to proactively shape early-stage product concepts.
• Act as a strategic partner to Product Development, Marketing, and Design teams—contributing to cross-functional planning, insight activation workshops, and go-to-market development.
• Assist in managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing workstreams and mentoring junior team members to elevate the overall impact of the insights function.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Thrives in a hands-on, dynamic, agile environment.
• Nimble with early-stage product development, taking a broader “consumer & business” stand to define new product directions with multifunctional partners.  
• Effectively manages shifting priorities and resources. Understands that not all paths are defined and leverages his/ her experience to create” and add value.
• Proficiency with consumer insight methodologies across Qualitative and Quantitative fields, with thought leadership to design new/creative methodologies to advance insights
• Demonstrates empathy and patience to adapt style to his/her audience.
• Attention to details and able to grasp the big picture.
• Adept at presenting complex findings in an easy to understand and actionable way.
• Builds understanding and trust with others by meeting commitments.
• Identifies the needs & expectations of others (personal & business) and acts upon them.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with a focus on Marketing, Psychology, or applicable quantitative discipline.
• 2+ years of consumer research experience in both qualitative and quantitative research (Market Research Position).
• Exposure to the CPG industry preferred.
• Required: training and experience on moderating focus groups and one-on-one interviewing