Whoop
Senior Lead, Women's Apparel Innovation & Design
$100K–$150K
Boston, MA · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 15, 2026
- Experience
- 6+ years; preferably in premium technical performance apparel, activewear, or fashion-forward sportswear.
About the job
Designs and develops innovative women’s performance apparel for WHOOP Body, from early concepts and prototypes through commercially viable products.
What you'll do
- Develop future-facing apparel concepts informed by fashion, sport, cultural trends, textiles, and emerging technologies.
- Lead design from concept through prototyping, including technical drawings, tech packs, fit development, and construction refinement.
- Work with factories, partners, and cross-functional teams to develop products and guide design direction for brand collaborations.
What they ask for
- 6+ years of experience in women's apparel design.
- Portfolio demonstrating creativity, concept development, fashion point of view, and technical execution.
- Deep technical expertise in garment fit, construction, detailing, and performance fabrics; proficiency in sketching, technical drawings, tech packs, and physical prototyping.
- Hands-on experience with factories and manufacturing partners; commitment to using AI tools in day-to-day work.
Nice to have
- Experience in premium technical performance apparel, activewear, or fashion-forward sportswear.
- Experience in textile development, technical knitwear, or seamless garment design and development.
Pay
$100,000 - $150,000 USD base salary
Tools
AI tools
AI focus
Use AI tools in day-to-day tasks and ensure AI-assisted work meets the same quality standards as personal contributions.
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