WHOOP · 2 months ago
Senior Industrial Designer, Accessories & Soft Goods
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $156K/yr
5+ years expWHOOP is on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan through innovative products. As a Senior Industrial Designer, you will lead design initiatives for accessories and soft goods, focusing on user-centric innovation and cross-functional collaboration to create elevated wearables that enhance daily routines.
Consumer ElectronicsFitnessSportsWearablesWellness
Responsibilities
Lead Design of Various Projects Within Accessories & Soft Goods: Spearhead the creation of performance-oriented wearables, bands, charging accessories, cases, travel gear, packaging, and related products
Drive Concept Through Production: Own Design of projects from early research and sketching through prototyping, refinement, and final production confirmation
User-Centric Innovation: Develop solutions grounded in user behavior, insights, and physiological needs, with an emphasis on ergonomics, materials, and performance
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Apparel & Accessories, Product Marketing, Hardware, Sourcing, and Development teams to create holistic and consistent product experiences
Material & Process Expertise: Innovate with fabrics, trims, soft constructions, and hybrid hard/soft assemblies. Bring deep knowledge of industrial sewing, lamination, molding, bonding, and scalable production methods
Mentor & Elevate: Guide and inspire junior designers while raising the bar for the team’s creative output and design thinking
Visual Storytelling: Produce compelling visuals, renderings, and presentations for internal alignment and executive communication
Global Production Interface: Collaborate with overseas manufacturing partners to ensure execution meets WHOOP’s quality, innovation, and aesthetic standards
Qualification
Required
5–8 years of industrial design experience, with a strong focus on accessories, soft goods, and/or wearable tech
Portfolio showcasing sophisticated form development, user-centered solutions, and a high standard of execution in soft goods
Proficiency in 2D tools (Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma,) and 3D tools (Solidworks, Keyshot, 3D printing platforms). Proficiency in AI design tools
Deep understanding of performance textiles, construction techniques, and soft-hard integration
Demonstrated ability to lead complex design programs with minimal oversight
Experience managing vendor relationships and guiding offshore manufacturing processes
A balance of hands-on craft, design vision, and collaborative mindset
Highly organized and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment
Boston-based, 4 days in office
The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office
Benefits
Competitive base salaries
Meaningful equity
Consistent pay practices
Total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits
A 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
2026-01-15Undisclosed
2021-08-30Series F· $200M
2020-10-28Series E· $100M
Leadership Team
Will Ahmed
Founder & CEO
Aurelian Nicolae
Co-Founder & Chief Hardware Engineer
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