Industrial Designer, Packaging – Lead

Responsibilities

Packaging System Leadership:

• Lead the design of structural packaging across a range of hardware and accessory products
• Establish and evolve packaging families that scale across product lines while maintaining consistency
• Define principles for form, materials, and construction that reinforce WHOOP’s brand and product philosophy

Design Excellence & Cohesion:

• Ensure a high bar for simplicity, clarity, and precision in all packaging outputs
• Maintain cohesion across SKUs, generations, and product categories
• Translate complex product ecosystems into intuitive and elegant packaging solutions

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner closely with Industrial Design, Brand, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain
• Integrate packaging considerations early in the product development process
• Balance design intent with manufacturing constraints, cost targets, and sustainability goals

Development & Execution:

• Own packaging from concept through production, including prototyping, testing, and vendor collaboration
• Create detailed CAD models, technical drawings, and specifications for manufacturing
• Work with suppliers to ensure quality, scalability, and fidelity to design intent

Innovation & Sustainability:

• Identify opportunities to reduce material usage, improve sustainability, and optimize logistics
• Stay informed on new materials, processes, and packaging innovations
• Push the team toward smarter, more efficient solutions without compromising experience

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in structural packaging design, preferably in consumer electronics or premium consumer products
• Strong portfolio demonstrating packaging systems, not just one-off solutions
• Expertise in materials, manufacturing processes, and structural design principles
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar
• Experience bringing products from concept through mass production
• Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment
• Boston-based; 4 days in office
• Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks