Senior Industrial Designer, Accessories & Soft Goods
Boston, MA
Industrial Design /
On-site
At WHOOP, we’re on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. Our products empower members to optimize their daily lives and long term health through a deeper understanding of their bodies. As a Senior Industrial Designer specializing in accessories and soft goods, you will shape the future of our wearables ecosystem — creating elevated, member-centric products that integrate seamlessly into daily routines while pushing innovation in performance, comfort, and form.
This role calls for a visionary, detail-oriented designer with a proven track record in accessories, textiles, and wearables. You will lead design initiatives, mentor junior designers, and drive concept-to-launch execution across a wide range of physical products that bring the WHOOP experience to life.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Spearhead the creation of performance-oriented wearables, bands, charging accessories, cases, travel gear, packaging, and related products.
- Own Design of projects from early research and sketching through prototyping, refinement, and final production confirmation.
- Develop solutions grounded in user behavior, insights, and physiological needs, with an emphasis on ergonomics, materials, and performance.
- Partner closely with Apparel & Accessories, Product Marketing, Hardware, Sourcing, and Development teams to create holistic and consistent product experiences.
- Innovate with fabrics, trims, soft constructions, and hybrid hard/soft assemblies. Bring deep knowledge of industrial sewing, lamination, molding, bonding, and scalable production methods.
- Guide and inspire junior designers while raising the bar for the team’s creative output and design thinking.
- Produce compelling visuals, renderings, and presentations for internal alignment and executive communication.
- Collaborate with overseas manufacturing partners to ensure execution meets WHOOP’s quality, innovation, and aesthetic standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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
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