Senior Lead, Women's Apparel Innovation & Design

Required

• 6+ years of experience in women's apparel design, preferably within premium technical performance apparel, activewear, or fashion-forward sportswear.
• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional creativity, innovative concept development, a distinct fashion point of view, and strong technical execution.
• Innovative mindset and challenger mentality, with the ability to think outside the box, question conventions, and push creative and technical boundaries.
• Deep technical expertise in women's apparel, including garment fit, construction, technical detailing, and performance fabrics.
• Proficiency in concept development, sketching, technical drawings, tech packs, and physical prototyping.
• Hands-on experience working with factories and manufacturing partners to develop samples, refine fit, and execute innovative garment constructions.
• Strong understanding of brand identity and design language, with the ability to collaborate effectively with external partners and balance multiple creative visions.
• Self-starter with exceptional visual communication and storytelling skills, capable of independently driving innovation projects while collaborating across functions.
• Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work meets the same high-quality standards as personal contributions.
• Experience in textile development, technical knitwear, or seamless garment design and development.
• 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.
• Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply.