Spring 2026: Creative Operations Co-op (January through June)

Work Period: January 2026 through June 2026

Location & Schedule: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a minimum of 2 days per week onsite in Needham, MA, and the remaining days remote. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.

Compensation Range: Ranges from $25/hr - $34/hr. Specific compensation is set according to a standardized scale aligned with your educational level at the time of hire.

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: As a key member of the Creative team, the Creative Operations Co op  will help bring SharkNinja’s bold brand storytelling to life across everything from digital campaigns and product launches to packaging and retail displays. You’ll gain hands-on experience managing creative workflows, organizing high-volume assets, tracking deadlines, and working cross-functionally to ensure projects are delivered on time, on brand, and with impact. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look into what it takes to power a high-performing creative team at scale, supporting a culture of innovation, speed, and excellence. 

If you’re detail-obsessed, energized by creative problem-solving, and excited to bring bold ideas to life, we want to hear from you! 

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

• Coordinate timelines, resources, and workflows to support the execution of high-impact creative campaigns
• Help manage creative asset organization, version control, and delivery across digital, packaging, and retail channels
• Track project milestones and assist with creative production schedules using project management tools
• Support the day-to-day operations of the creative team—including intake, prioritization, and communication between stakeholders
• Collaborate cross-functionally with brand, digital, packaging, and content teams to ensure creative projects are aligned and on-track
• Participate in creative review sessions and help route feedback and approvals across multiple teams
• Gain insight into the full creative process—from concept to execution to launch
• Develop a strong understanding of how creative operations drive efficiency and impact within a fast-paced brand environment
• Support special projects that bridge storytelling, design, and execution for SharkNinja product launches
• Facilitate weekly team meetings to align priorities, discuss progress, and identify roadblocks
• Help organize and lead project kick-offs (KOs), ensuring all stakeholders are clear on goals, timelines, and deliverables
• Build strong working relationships across diverse teams and personalities, fostering collaboration and positive communication
• Stay calm and solutions-focused under pressure—keeping multiple projects moving forward in a fast-paced environment
• Anticipate project needs, proactively flag potential risks, and help drive creative problem-solving 

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:

• Education: Must be currently enrolled in an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s program, or have graduated within the past year 
• Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with a minimum of 2 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
• Experience supporting creative, brand, or content teams is strongly preferred
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and overlapping deadlines
• Embraces structure, process, and timelines—while staying flexible and solution-oriented
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Communicates clearly and confidently across teams (both written and verbal)
• Comfortable using project tracking tools and Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Wrike, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat)
• Curious, collaborative, and excited to learn the inner workings of creative production and operations
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently
• Familiarity with creative workflows, asset management, or agency processes is a plus
• Passionate about branding, creative strategy, and the power of operational excellence 

SAMPLES REQUIRED:

• In addition to a resume, please provide samples of your work.
• You can link samples in your resume or add as “cover letter”.

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!