Product Development Co-op (Consumer Products)

Location: Full-time, 40 hours per week, 5 days per week onsite in Needham, Massachusetts, United States. The work period is January through June; no relocation or housing assistance is provided.

Hourly salary: $26–$35 USD.

Company

hirify.global is a global product design and technology company developing consumer lifestyle products under the Shark and Ninja brands.

What you will do

• Support the post-purchase consumer journey by optimizing consumer-facing artwork assets and online self-service product content.
• Assist with defining and developing specifications for replacement components, balancing consumer needs with internal system efficiencies.
• Develop user-relevant targets for product performance and experience, including human factors, touchpoints, KPIs, and Consumer Satisfaction Indicators.
• Communicate product experience targets to engineers, industrial designers, and commercial marketers.
• Act as a product expert for cross-functional questions and support new product setups, product information management, consumer research data coordination, and competitive landscape development.

Requirements

• Current student in a related bachelor's or master's program, or graduated from one within the past year; non-engineering backgrounds are eligible.
• Must be available full-time for 40 hours per week and onsite 5 days per week in Needham, MA.
• Consumer-first perspective when introducing products or processes and improving existing products.
• Ability to build relationships across multifunctional teams and strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective written, presentation, email, and in-person communication skills, including presenting to all levels of management.
• Strong project management, prioritization, organization, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to learn and grow, with the ability to embrace transparency, shifting priorities, and learning from decisions.

Nice to have

• Previous experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Culture & Benefits

• Early talent program with professional development, community events, and opportunities to present contributions to hirify.global leaders.
• Consumer-focused, fast-paced environment emphasizing innovation, transparency, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Benefits may include medical insurance, HSA contributions, sick time, company holidays, retirement plans, paid time off, wellness programs, employee product discounts, product testing opportunities, stock purchase options, and referral bonuses, subject to eligibility.
• Inclusive workplace focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, personal growth, and career acceleration.