WHOOP · 1 day ago
Senior Manager, Industrial Design
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$152K/yr - $215K/yr
10+ years expWHOOP is on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan through wearable technology, data science, and design. They are looking for a Senior Manager, Industrial Design to define the next generation of WHOOP hardware, combining hands-on creative excellence, technical depth, and leadership to set the design direction and collaborate with various teams to bring visionary ideas to life.
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Responsibilities
Define and drive the design vision for WHOOP hardware, including wearables and accessories, ensuring consistency with brand identity and performance standards
Lead concept creation by translating insights, research, and technology into clear product opportunities through sketches, prototypes, and visual storytelling
Partner with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to maintain design integrity through production
Provide mentorship and guidance to industrial designers while raising the standard of craft and creativity across the team
Build and refine high-fidelity prototypes for testing, ergonomics, and CMF studies
Balance aesthetics, comfort, and usability to create hardware that feels effortless to wear and use
Explore new materials, finishes, and processes that elevate quality and sustainability
Deliver world-class design outcomes from concept through DFM with attention to detail, precision, and consistency
Qualification
Required
10 to 12 years of experience in industrial design with a strong portfolio in consumer electronics or wearable products
Proven ability to lead and actively contribute to projects and teams from concept to mass production
Deep understanding of ergonomics, CMF, and manufacturing processes such as injection molding, overmolding, and metal finishing
Strong storytelling and presentation skills that influence across teams and disciplines
Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks), visualization tools (KeyShot), and Adobe Creative Suite
Passion for performance, technology, and human-centered design
A distinct point of view grounded in curiosity and empathy
A commitment to excellence in detail and craftsmanship
The ability to balance creative vision with practical execution
Comfort leading multiple complex projects simultaneously
A drive to explore what wearable design can become
Preferred
Experience collaborating with engineering and manufacturing partners internationally
Experience with soft goods or wearable integration, such as textiles, straps, or sensors
Knowledge of sustainable design practices and responsible material use
Benefits
Competitive base salaries
Meaningful equity
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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2025 (32)
2024 (18)
2023 (15)
2022 (5)
2021 (17)
2020 (6)
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
Recent News
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