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Full-Time

UI Designer

Posted on 10/23/2024

SharkNinja

SharkNinja

1,001-5,000 employees

Designs and manufactures high-performance home appliances

Industrial & Manufacturing
Consumer Goods

Junior, Mid

Needham, MA, USA

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Interaction Design
JavaScript
UI/UX Design
Adobe Photoshop
Figma
Sketch
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • Proven UI design experience with a strong portfolio.
  • Solid experience in creating wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows, and site maps.
  • Proficiency in visual design and wire-framing tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch, Figma, or similar.
  • Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for rapid prototyping.
  • Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction.
  • Ability to present your designs and sell your solutions to various stakeholders.
  • Up-to-date with the latest UI trends, techniques, and technologies.
  • BS/MS in Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, or a Visual Arts subject.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with product management and engineering teams to define and implement innovative solutions for the product direction, visuals, and experience.
  • Execute all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off to engineering.
  • Conceptualize original ideas that bring simplicity and user-friendliness to complex design roadblocks.
  • Create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows, and site maps to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas.
  • Present and defend designs and key milestone deliverables to peers and executive-level stakeholders.
  • Conduct user research and evaluate user feedback to improve the design.
  • Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices, and standards.

SharkNinja designs and manufactures home appliances and cleaning products that aim to make everyday tasks easier and more enjoyable. Their product range includes vacuum cleaners, kitchen appliances, and various household gadgets, all engineered to improve efficiency and quality of life. SharkNinja stands out from competitors by focusing on high-performance and reliable products that receive positive customer feedback. The company sells its products directly through its website and through retail partners, emphasizing customer satisfaction and brand loyalty. The goal of SharkNinja is to enhance daily living for consumers around the world by providing effective and convenient home solutions.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$558.6M

Headquarters

Needham, Alabama

Founded

1994

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Significant investments from firms like Jump Financial LLC and TimesSquare Capital Management LLC indicate strong market confidence and potential for growth.
  • The introduction of innovative products like the Ninja(R) SLUSHi(TM) Professional Frozen Drink Maker showcases SharkNinja's commitment to continuous product development and market relevance.
  • High-profile endorsements and global brand ambassadors like David Beckham can significantly boost brand recognition and consumer trust.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in home appliances is intense, with major players like iRobot posing a constant threat to market share.
  • Relying heavily on high-profile endorsements can be risky if the public image of the ambassador changes negatively.

What makes SharkNinja unique

  • SharkNinja's dual-brand strategy with 'Shark' and 'Ninja' allows it to target different segments of the home appliance market, unlike competitors who may focus on a single brand.
  • The company's emphasis on high-performance and technologically advanced products sets it apart in the consumer goods market, where many competitors offer more basic solutions.
  • SharkNinja's strategic marketing, led by a seasoned CMO and bolstered by high-profile endorsements like David Beckham, enhances its brand visibility and consumer appeal.

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