Senior Manager, Industrial Design

Whoop • Boston, MA

13d • $152,000 - $215,000 • Onsite

About The Position

WHOOP is on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. Through our wearable technology, data science, and design, we help members understand their bodies and improve health and performance. Design plays a central role in shaping WHOOP’s identity, from the precision of our hardware to the emotional connection our products create in members’ daily lives. We are looking for a Senior Manager, Industrial Design, to define the next generation of WHOOP hardware. This role sits above the Senior Industrial Designer level and is ideal for a seasoned designer who combines hands-on creative excellence, technical depth, and leadership. You will be hands-on in helping to set the design direction for WHOOP hardware and work closely with engineering, research, product management, and leadership teams to bring visionary ideas to life.

Requirements

• 10 to 12 years of experience in industrial design with a strong portfolio in consumer electronics or wearable products.
• Proven ability to lead and actively contribute to projects and teams from concept to mass production.
• Deep understanding of ergonomics, CMF, and manufacturing processes such as injection molding, overmolding, and metal finishing.
• Strong storytelling and presentation skills that influence across teams and disciplines.
• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks), visualization tools (KeyShot), and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Passion for performance, technology, and human-centered design.
• A distinct point of view grounded in curiosity and empathy.
• A commitment to excellence in detail and craftsmanship.
• The ability to balance creative vision with practical execution.
• Comfort leading multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• A drive to explore what wearable design can become.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with soft goods or wearable integration, such as textiles, straps, or sensors.
• Knowledge of sustainable design practices and responsible material use.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the design vision for WHOOP hardware, including wearables and accessories, ensuring consistency with brand identity and performance standards.
• Lead concept creation by translating insights, research, and technology into clear product opportunities through sketches, prototypes, and visual storytelling.
• Partner with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to maintain design integrity through production.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to industrial designers while raising the standard of craft and creativity across the team.
• Build and refine high-fidelity prototypes for testing, ergonomics, and CMF studies.
• Balance aesthetics, comfort, and usability to create hardware that feels effortless to wear and use.
• Explore new materials, finishes, and processes that elevate quality and sustainability.
• Deliver world-class design outcomes from concept through DFM with attention to detail, precision, and consistency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees