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WHOOP · 2 weeks ago

Senior Industrial Designer, Accessories & Soft Goods

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$104K/yr - $156K/yr

5+ years exp

WHOOP is dedicated to unlocking human performance and healthspan through innovative products. The Senior Industrial Designer will lead design initiatives for accessories and soft goods, focusing on user-centric solutions and cross-functional collaboration to enhance the WHOOP experience.

Consumer ElectronicsFitnessSportsWearablesWellness

No H1B

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

Industrial design experience2D tools3D toolsPerformance textiles knowledgeVendor relationship managementMentoring junior designersVisual storytellingHighly organizedCollaborative mindset