WHOOP

Senior Lead, Advanced Design (Accessories & Apparel)

WHOOP$100K — $150K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in product design or related fields such as advanced concept design or wearable technology.
  • Proficient in developing innovative product concepts from initial ideas to functional prototypes.
  • In-depth knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and product construction for commercial viability.
  • Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams including Industrial Design and Material Development.
  • Exceptional visual communication skills, capable of storytelling through presentations and prototypes.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing concept-driven design and rapid prototyping.
  • Self-starter with a commitment to driving projects independently while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop innovative concepts for WHOOP bands, accessories, and apparel for future member experiences.
  • Explore emerging technologies and materials for breakthrough product development.
  • Translate member insights and cultural trends into impactful product innovation strategies.
  • Rapidly prototype and validate concepts using various visualization techniques.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn concepts into viable products.
  • Communicate future product visions through storytelling and presentations.

Benefits

  • Generous equity package aligning employee interest with company success.
  • Inclusive and diverse work environment encouraging all candidates to apply.
  • Opportunity to work in a vibrant office located in Boston, MA.
Full Job Description
WHOOP is hiring a Senior Lead, Advanced Design to shape the future vision of the Accessories & Apparel product ecosystem by developing innovative concepts that look 1-5 years beyond the inline product roadmap. Reporting to the Associate Creative Director, Accessories & Apparel, you will lead the exploration of emerging technologies, materials, constructions, and product experiences across bands, accessories, and apparel. This is a highly collaborative and hands-on role for a designer who combines conceptual thinking with strong execution, independently drives projects from early exploration through proof of concept, and creates scalable innovations that influence future commercial products and elevate the WHOOP member experience. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Develop forward-looking concepts across WHOOP bands, accessories, and apparel that inform the long-term product vision and future member experience. • Explore emerging technologies, materials, manufacturing methods, and wearable solutions to identify and develop breakthrough product opportunities. • Translate member insights, cultural trends, and technology advancements into future product platforms by identifying white-space opportunities that shape innovation strategy. • Rapidly visualize, prototype, and validate concepts through sketching, CAD, 3D modeling, renderings, and proof-of-concept prototypes to accelerate learning and decision-making. • Partner closely with Accessories & Apparel Design, Industrial Design, Material Development, Product Management, Engineering, and external partners to evolve concepts into commercially viable product opportunities. • Communicate future product visions through compelling storytelling, presentations, prototypes, and design narratives that inspire cross-functional alignment and drive innovation. QUALIFICATIONS: • 6+ years of experience in product design, industrial design, apparel design, wearable technology, advanced concept design, or a related field. • Demonstrated ability to develop innovative physical product concepts from early exploration through functional prototypes using sketching, CAD, visualization, and hands-on making. • Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and product construction, with the ability to translate exploratory concepts into products suitable for commercial development. • Experience collaborating effectively across Industrial Design, Material Development, and Product Management in a highly cross-functional environment. • Exceptional visual communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to clearly articulate future product visions through presentations, renderings, prototypes, and design narratives. • Portfolio demonstrating concept-driven design, creative exploration, rapid prototyping, and thoughtful execution across physical products. • Self-starter with strong conceptual thinking skills, capable of independently driving innovation projects from early exploration through proof of concept while balancing multiple priorities with creativity, curiosity, and initiative. • Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions. 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 role to apply. The WHOOP compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain exceptional talent by offering competitive base salaries, meaningful equity, and consistent pay practices that reflect our mission and core values. At WHOOP, we view total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits, with equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees with the long-term success of the company and allows every member of our corporate team to own part of WHOOP and share in the company's long-term growth and success. The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000 - $150,000. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each range, individual pay is based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, performance, and relevant education or training. In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will also receive benefits and a generous equity package. These ranges may be modified in the future to reflect evolving market conditions and organizational needs. While most offers will typically fall toward the starting point of the range, total compensation will depend on the candidate's specific qualifications, expertise, and alignment with the role's requirements.

About WHOOP

WHOOP is a wearable technology company that specializes in fitness tracking. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. WHOOP's flagship product is a wristband that tracks various metrics related to fitness and health, such as heart rate variability, sleep quality, and recovery time. The company also offers a subscription service that provides personalized insights and recommendations based on the data collected by the wristband. WHOOP has raised over $200 million in funding and has partnerships with several professional sports leagues and teams.
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500 employees
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Founded
2011

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