User Experience Designer Jobs in Massachusetts
User Experience Designer jobs in Massachusetts are in strong demand, with openings concentrated in software and technology, financial services, healthcare, and higher education across seniority levels from junior to principal designer. Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville anchor most of the hiring, where employers like MathWorks, Wayfair, and Mass General Brigham consistently seek user experience designers. Research design, accessibility-focused UX, and enterprise product design are the specialties drawing the most attention from Massachusetts hiring teams. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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. We're not waiting for the future; we're creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what's possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn't been invented yet, you'll fit right in.
Principal Designer, UX - Hardware
Needham, MA
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 — we have a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market. Developing one consumer product after another has let us enter multiple categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, our products are sold at key retailers online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
User Experience Design at SharkNinja
We work hard to give our consumers high quality, innovative, and delightful products. We're passionate about user experience, and we're looking for creative designers who think outside the box, embrace the latest technology, advocate for our customers, and push the boundary of what's possible. Join us on our journey to shape the future of SharkNinja product experiences.
The Role
We're seeking a talented and enthusiastic Principal UX Designer to join our growing team and deliver compelling, easy, and delightful user experiences for our hardware products.
As a senior member of the User Experience team, you'll lead design for new products — working collaboratively with colleagues across Industrial Design, Product Development, Engineering, Advanced Development, and other disciplines. You'll lead by example, mentoring junior designers and driving strategic impact within UX and the wider Design org.
This role calls for deep experience in consumer product design and development across hardware and software — the leading tools and techniques, and a proven record of shipping successful products with impact across the full product development lifecycle.
What You'll Do
Lead the UX design and development of new hardware products and experiences.
Drive product experiences that combine ease of use, high-quality design craft, and moments of delight — delivering the absolute best value for the consumer at the price point.
Collaborate across the org, partnering closely with UX, Industrial Design, CMF, Product Development, Project Management, AD, and Consumer Insights.
Own deliverables end to end, from concept exploration to detailed specs across hardware and software.
What You'll Bring
Experience & Education
- Bachelor's degree in UX Design, Industrial Design, or a related subject
- 10+ years of experience in consumer product design across hardware and software
- A rich portfolio of professional work demonstrating both design and business outcomes
- Experience mentoring junior designers
Technical Skills
- Deep experience with industry-standard design tools, including (but not limited to) Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
- Experience with 3D software tools is a strong plus
How You Work
- Clear, effective communicator who can guide and influence cross-functional teams, fellow designers, and senior stakeholders
- Flexible and effective across multiple simultaneous programs in a fast-paced environment
- Equally at home with a blank sheet of paper or a detailed state table
Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home.
What We Offer
We 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. Together, we won't just launch products—we'll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. 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.
Learn more about us:
Life At SharkNinja
Outrageously Extraordinary
SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice
For candidates based in all regions, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.
For candidates based in China, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.
For candidates based in Vietnam, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.
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.com
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. We're not waiting for the future; we're creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what's possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn't been invented yet, you'll fit right in.
Principal Designer, UX - Hardware
Needham, MA
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 — we have a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market. Developing one consumer product after another has let us enter multiple categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, our products are sold at key retailers online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
User Experience Design at SharkNinja
We work hard to give our consumers high quality, innovative, and delightful products. We're passionate about user experience, and we're looking for creative designers who think outside the box, embrace the latest technology, advocate for our customers, and push the boundary of what's possible. Join us on our journey to shape the future of SharkNinja product experiences.
The Role
We're seeking a talented and enthusiastic Principal UX Designer to join our growing team and deliver compelling, easy, and delightful user experiences for our hardware products.
As a senior member of the User Experience team, you'll lead design for new products — working collaboratively with colleagues across Industrial Design, Product Development, Engineering, Advanced Development, and other disciplines. You'll lead by example, mentoring junior designers and driving strategic impact within UX and the wider Design org.
This role calls for deep experience in consumer product design and development across hardware and software — the leading tools and techniques, and a proven record of shipping successful products with impact across the full product development lifecycle.
What You'll Do
Lead the UX design and development of new hardware products and experiences.
Drive product experiences that combine ease of use, high-quality design craft, and moments of delight — delivering the absolute best value for the consumer at the price point.
Collaborate across the org, partnering closely with UX, Industrial Design, CMF, Product Development, Project Management, AD, and Consumer Insights.
Own deliverables end to end, from concept exploration to detailed specs across hardware and software.
What You'll Bring
Experience & Education
- Bachelor's degree in UX Design, Industrial Design, or a related subject
- 10+ years of experience in consumer product design across hardware and software
- A rich portfolio of professional work demonstrating both design and business outcomes
- Experience mentoring junior designers
Technical Skills
- Deep experience with industry-standard design tools, including (but not limited to) Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
- Experience with 3D software tools is a strong plus
How You Work
- Clear, effective communicator who can guide and influence cross-functional teams, fellow designers, and senior stakeholders
- Flexible and effective across multiple simultaneous programs in a fast-paced environment
- Equally at home with a blank sheet of paper or a detailed state table
Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home.
What We Offer
We 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. Together, we won't just launch products—we'll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. 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.
Learn more about us:
Life At SharkNinja
Outrageously Extraordinary
SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice
For candidates based in all regions, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.
For candidates based in China, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.
For candidates based in Vietnam, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.
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.com
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in user experience designer jobs across Massachusetts.
- Portfolio demonstrating end-to-end UX process including research, wireframing, and tested final designs
- Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD for high-fidelity prototyping and design systems work
- Experience conducting user research through interviews, usability testing, and contextual inquiry
- Bachelor's degree in interaction design, human-computer interaction, graphic design, or a related field
- Ability to translate research findings and data into actionable design decisions for cross-functional teams
- Familiarity with accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.1 and inclusive design practices
User Experience Designer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a user experience designer in Massachusetts?
User experience designer is not a licensed profession in Massachusetts, so there is no state board or required credential to practice. Most Massachusetts employers expect a bachelor's degree in interaction design, human-computer interaction, or a related field, or a completed UX bootcamp paired with a strong portfolio. Earning an industry certification such as Google's UX Design Certificate or Nielsen Norman Group credentials can strengthen a candidacy, particularly with Boston's competitive technology and healthcare employers.
How much do user experience designers make in Massachusetts?
User experience designers in Massachusetts earn a median of about $149,320 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,470 for the lowest 10% to over $218,270 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire user experience designers in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring user experience designers in Massachusetts right now include SharkNinja, athenahealth, and Photon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Massachusetts's dense mix of technology firms, academic medical centers, and fintech companies means user experience designer openings appear across a wide range of industries beyond consumer software.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most user experience designer jobs?
Boston, Needham, and Natick have the most user experience designer openings in Massachusetts. Boston and Cambridge dominate because of the concentration of technology companies, biotech firms, and major research hospitals in those cities, while a number of established software and e-commerce employers headquartered in the suburbs generate consistent openings in surrounding communities.
Are there remote user experience designer jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 100% of user experience designer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how well the role translates to distributed work environments. Research and strategy phases of UX work tend to be the most fully remote, while roles tied to physical product design or in-person usability labs typically require some on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a user experience designer in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is building a portfolio of two or three case studies that walk through a full design process, even from self-initiated or volunteer projects. Massachusetts universities and bootcamps produce a large pool of new designers, so candidates who apply to associate or junior UX roles at mid-size software companies in the Boston area, or target UX research coordinator positions at academic medical centers like those affiliated with Harvard or Tufts, tend to get more traction than applying to senior-level postings. Adjacent roles in content design, quality assurance, or product support at Massachusetts technology companies can also serve as stepping stones into UX.
Where can I find and apply to user experience designer jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to user experience designer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings. Find roles that fit your experience and location preferences and apply directly to the ones that match.
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