At WHOOP, we’re on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers members to perform at their peak through data-driven insights, premium hardware, and high-quality accessories and apparel designed to integrate seamlessly into daily life.
WHOOP is hiring a Designer, Lead (Accessories & Apparel) to help shape and scale the visual design of WHOOP bands & accessories. This role blends creative execution with strong operational rigor, focused on developing graphics, color systems, and high-quality, site-ready product renderings used across WHOOP digital experiences. You will play a key role in elevating the visual expression of the product while refining the processes that ensure consistency across product lines, partnering cross-functionally to deliver thoughtful, well-crafted design from concept through production.
Responsibilities:
Execute graphic, pattern, and surface design across WHOOP bands, apparel, and accessories ensuring alignment with brand and product direction
Contribute to seasonal storytelling by developing visual concepts, graphics, and design details that support broader product narratives
Support the creation of seasonal color palettes, helping define color direction and ensuring consistency across materials and product offerings
Develop and apply color across band materials, maintaining accuracy and cohesion from concept through production
Create high-quality, accurate, site-ready product renderings for shop.whoop.com, ensuring excellence in lighting, materials, and detail
Maintain and organize design files, rendering assets, color systems, and documentation to ensure clarity and consistency across teams
Partner with Creative Direction, Industrial Design, and Engineering to define design intent and provide clear design specifications. Collaborate with Supply Chain Management to ensure design quality standards are achieved in production
Identify and improve workflows, tools, and systems to increase efficiency and reduce friction across the design and development lifecycle
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in graphic design, product visualization, or surface design within consumer products or wearables
Strong portfolio demonstrating product-focused design work, including graphic design, pattern, color, and rendering capabilities
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and rendering tools such as KeyShot, Blender, or similar
Experience creating high-quality product renderings with strong attention to detail, lighting, and material accuracy
Familiarity with color, materials, and production processes for physical products
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Comfortable working cross-functionally and incorporating feedback from design, product, and engineering partners
Systems-oriented mindset with an interest in improving processes and creating structure
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.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in graphic design, product visualization, or surface design within consumer products or wearables
- Strong portfolio demonstrating product-focused design work, including graphic design, pattern, color, and rendering capabilities
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and rendering tools such as KeyShot, Blender, or similar
- Experience creating high-quality product renderings with strong attention to detail, lighting, and material accuracy
- Familiarity with color, materials, and production processes for physical products
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Comfortable working cross-functionally and incorporating feedback from design, product, and engineering partners
- Systems-oriented mindset with an interest in improving processes and creating structure
- Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks
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WHOOP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include 18 weeks of paid parental leave plus two additional weeks to support return-to-work. Feedback suggests this depth of leave is a standout element of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offerings span medical/dental/vision, mental-health support, a $500 wellness stipend, daily meals, onsite gym/recovery tools, commuter benefits, and free WHOOP memberships. These wellness-forward perks collectively signal strong everyday support for employees’ health and lifestyle.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Stock options are granted at hire and ownership is emphasized as part of total rewards. Feedback suggests this equity component is valued alongside cash compensation.
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What We Do
At WHOOP, we’re on a mission to unlock human performance. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. Our wearable device and performance optimization platform has been adopted by many of the world's greatest athletes and consumers alike.
Why Work With Us
At WHOOP, we’re focused on building an inclusive and equitable team with a strong sense of belonging for everyone—increasing representation in every way as our team grows. We believe that our differences are our source of strength—so much so it’s one of our core values.
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