Industrial Design Director

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Feb 19 We are looking for an Industrial Design Director 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.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• Experience collaborating with engineering and manufacturing partners internationally is preferred.
• 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.

BONUS QUALIFICATIONS

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

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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. 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. We operate with design excellence, a deep understanding of craft, and with a clear understanding of the experiences that can unlock. 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. Back to your search 53 / Next Previous Back to your search 53 / Next Previous Powered By Coroflot Design Jobs Post a Job Target the most qualified creative candidates and add a distinct strategic advantage to your recruitment efforts. $295 per posting Sent to our partner's mailing list of more than 30,000 members Promoted on our partner's social media channels Online and active for 90 Days Edit and manage your job at any time Post a Job Expand Your Reach When you post your job on Design Observer, it is instantly distributed across the prestigious and targeted design websites that make up our

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