Industrial Design, Lead - Accessories & Soft Goods

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 an Industrial Design Lead 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.

The Creative org defines how WHOOP is felt in the world. We are responsible for the physical manifestations of the brand, from hardware, bands, and accessories to collaborations, retail environments, pop‑ups, and in‑store moments. We operate with design excellence, a deep understanding of craft, and with a clear understanding of the experiences that can unlock. This is a design team built on trust, candor, and a shared obsession with quality.

We are empowered to initiate, to challenge, and to lead. Our mandate is simple and uncompromising: to deliver best‑in‑class design across every physical touchpoint and to make WHOOP unmistakable through clarity, restraint, and excellence.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

This role is based in the WHOOP office located in Boston, MA. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office.

Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this…