Industrial Designer II

At WHOOP, we’re on a mission to unlock human performance and maximize healthspan. WHOOP empowers members through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives, enabling smarter decisions across training, recovery, sleep, and overall health.

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. Working in close partnership across the company, we operate with high taste, deep craft, and exacting standards. 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

WHOOP is hiring an Industrial Designer II to contribute to the design and development of the WHOOP wearables ecosystem and related physical products. In this role, you will help bring thoughtful, high-quality products to life—from early concept through production—while contributing to a cohesive and elevated member experience. You are a detail-oriented designer with strong craft, a passion for physical products, and a desire to grow within a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Design Across Product Categories: Contribute to the design of wearables, bands, accessories, charging systems, and packaging, ensuring alignment with WHOOP’s product and brand standards.

• Execute Concept Through Production: Assist in developing products from early ideation through prototyping, refinement, and production, maintaining design intent throughout the process.

•  User-Centered Design Execution: Apply insights related to wearability, ergonomics, and user behavior to inform design decisions that improve comfort, durability, and performance.

• Prototyping & Iteration: Create sketches, CAD models, and prototypes to explore and validate design concepts, fit, and usability.

• Material & CMF Exploration: Support material selection, color, finish, and manufacturing approaches that align with performance, durability, and brand expression.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, hardware, apparel, and product marketing teams to support the development of cohesive product experiences.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•  3–5 years of industrial design experience, preferably in consumer electronics, wearables, or softgoods.

• Strong portfolio demonstrating thoughtful design process, form development, and execution across physical products.

• Proficiency in 2D and 3D design tools (e.g., Illustrator, Photoshop, SolidWorks, KeyShot, or similar).

• Experience with prototyping methods and an understanding of manufacturing processes and constraints.

• Familiarity with materials, CMF, and designing for products worn on the body.

• Strong communication skills and ability to clearly present ideas and design rationale.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and contribute effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• 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.

WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility.  It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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 $80,000 - $110,000. 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.

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