Senior Lead, Advanced Design

About the role

You will own the long-term future vision for WHOOP accessories and apparel by exploring what lies 1 to 5 years beyond the current inline roadmap. This role blends conceptual thinking with hands-on making as you independently drive projects from ambiguous exploration to tangible proof of concept. You will shape innovative materials, construction methods, and product experiences that expand the WHOOP member journey beyond the band. Your work will influence not only future commercial products but also how members interact with WHOOP as part of their daily lives. You will act as a storyteller and translator, turning emerging technologies and cultural insights into compelling design narratives. You will partner deeply with cross-functional teams to ensure ambitious ideas evolve into scalable and manufacturable outcomes.

Key facts

What you'll do

Define future product platforms for WHOOP bands, accessories, and apparel by identifying white-space opportunities that align with long-term member value.

Explore emerging technologies, novel materials, and advanced manufacturing processes to uncover breakthrough concepts that redefine wearable performance.

Conduct immersive member and cultural research to translate insights, trends, and unmet needs into innovative design strategies and future experiences.

Rapidly iterate concepts through sketching, CAD, 3D modeling, rendering, and physical prototypes to accelerate learning and validate design direction.

Build and maintain deep partnerships with Accessories & Apparel Design, Industrial Design, Material Development, Product Management, Engineering, and external suppliers.

Develop compelling visual narratives and presentations that communicate future product visions and secure cross-functional alignment and buy-in.

Own end-to-end concept development, balancing creativity, feasibility, and commercial viability from initial idea through proof of concept.

Leverage AI tools thoughtfully in day-to-day workflows to enhance ideation, prototyping, and communication while maintaining high-quality standards.

Champion a culture of experimentation, curiosity, and rigorous evaluation within the design process to push the boundaries of wearable innovation.

Act as an ambassador for WHOOP design values, ensuring that every concept reflects the brand's commitment to performance, integrity, and member trust.

Requirements

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.

Nice to have

Portfolio that shows work at the intersection of fashion, technology, and performance wear to highlight relevant experience in complex material systems.

Evidence of previous work navigating ambiguous, fast-moving design challenges and successfully guiding concepts toward production-ready outcomes.

Background in sustainability practices, material innovation, or circular design principles relevant to wearable product ecosystems.

Practical notes

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.

About Whoop

Whoop is hiring for Senior Lead, Advanced Design. The listing location is Boston, MA.

This Senior Lead, Advanced Design opening is posted for Boston, MA.