WHOOP · 2 weeks ago
Senior Materials Developer, Accessories & Apparel
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $156K/yr
5+ years expWHOOP is on a mission to unlock human performance and is seeking a Materials Developer to join their Apparel and Accessories team. This role focuses on developing innovative materials through hands-on development, testing, and collaboration with cross-functional partners to enhance WHOOP’s product offerings.
Consumer ElectronicsFitnessSportsWearablesWellness
Responsibilities
Support the execution of WHOOP’s global material development initiatives across apparel and accessories
Develop and commercialize new materials that meet performance, aesthetic, cost, and sustainability targets
Collaborate with design, product development, engineering, supply chain, and quality to identify the best material solutions for each product
Partner with material suppliers to develop samples, manage testing, and ensure production readiness
Conduct material research, sourcing, and benchmarking to support the creation of seasonal and long-term material strategies
Help troubleshoot and resolve material issues during development and manufacturing
Maintain accurate records of material specifications, test results, and approvals in WHOOP’s systems
Contribute to building WHOOP’s material library, focusing on innovation, quality, and sustainability
Qualification
Required
5-8 years of experience in materials development—preferably within accessories, or consumer goods
Strong understanding of material properties and material manufacturing
Experience working directly with mills and suppliers to develop new materials
Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across design, product, and supply chain teams
Curious and proactive mindset with a strong drive to learn and solve problems
Benefits
Benefits
Generous equity package
Company
WHOOP
WHOOP is a fitness tech company that offers wearables that track sleep, recovery, and performance.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$404.75MKey Investors
SoftBank Vision FundIVPFoundry Group
2021-08-30Series F· $200M
2020-10-28Series E· $100M
2019-11-12Series D· $55M
Leadership Team
Will Ahmed
Founder & CEO
Aurelian Nicolae
Co-Founder & Chief Hardware Engineer
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