Industrial Designer II

WHOOP
Boston, US
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level industrial designers with experience in wearables and consumer electronics, working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment in Boston.

Best fit for

  • Industrial designers with expertise in wearables and softgoods.
    — “preferably in consumer electronics, wearables, or softgoods”
  • Candidates who thrive in cross-functional, high-taste design teams.
    — “Working in close partnership across the company”
  • Designers committed to integrating AI tools into their workflow.
    — “Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools”

Things to consider

  • Relocation to Boston is required for this role.
    — “must be prepared to relocate if necessary”
  • Equity is a significant part of total compensation.
    — “equity serving as a key differentiator”

How to stand out

  • Showcase projects demonstrating material and CMF exploration.
    — “Material & CMF Exploration”
  • Highlight experience with prototyping and manufacturing constraints.
    — “understanding of manufacturing processes and constraints”
  • Present a portfolio with strong form development examples.
    — “Strong portfolio demonstrating thoughtful design process”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid Level

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What success looks like

  • design and development of WHOOP wearables
  • cohesive and elevated member experience
Typical background
industrial design experienceconsumer electronics design

Skills & requirements

Required

Industrial DesignProduct DesignWearablesCAD ModelingPrototypingMaterial SelectionManufacturing ProcessesCross-functional Collaboration

Preferred

AI Tools Integration

Stack & domain

Industrial DesignWearablesAccessoriesPackagingCadPrototypingMaterialsCmfManufacturingCollaborationAICommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingAdaptabilityAttention To DetailLeadershipHardware

About the role

Original posting from WHOOP via Ashby

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  • 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:

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  • 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.

Source: WHOOP careers (Ashby)

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