CAD Sculptor, Industrial Design, Lead

WHOOP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WHOOP in Boston, MA seeks a CAD Sculptor, Industrial Design Lead to translate design intent into refined, manufacturable 3D data for wearables and accessories. You will craft production-ready surface models that preserve design nuance while meeting ergonomic and manufacturing requirements.

The role sits at the intersection of industrial design, engineering, prototyping, and manufacturing, advancing surfacing standards and mentoring teammates.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of CAD sculpting and advanced surfacing experience.
• Expert proficiency in Autodesk Alias with mastery of NURBS, continuity, and transitions.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and production-aware model construction.
• Experience developing consumer products, preferably wearables or electronics.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing constraints, tolerances, and tooling.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate tradeoffs clearly.
• Portfolio demonstrating advanced surfacing, integration with CAD, and production-intent work.
• Commitment to leveraging AI tools while maintaining high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Translate sketches and scan data into precise digital models capturing form and character.
• Create advanced NURBS surface models in Alias with attention to curvature and surface integrity.
• Bridge Alias with SolidWorks workflows for production-ready integration.
• Support development from concept through production ramp, preserving design intent.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to resolve wearability, fit, and manufacturability challenges.

Skills

CAD sculpting

Autodesk Alias

SolidWorks

Consumer electronics wearables

Surface modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

AI-assisted design

Tools

SolidWorks

Alias tooling for CAD integration

Job description

At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock and inspire performance for life. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.

WHOOP is seeking a CAD Sculptor, Industrial Design, Lead to translate design intent into refined, manufacturable 3D data across our ecosystem of wearables, bands, accessories, charging systems, and packaging. Sitting at the intersection of industrial design, engineering, prototyping, and manufacturing, you will create production-ready surface models that preserve the nuance of design intent while meeting functional, ergonomic, and manufacturing requirements. You will bring exceptional form sensitivity, advanced surfacing expertise, and strong cross-functional judgment to help move beautiful, high-performance products from early concept through production.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner closely with industrial designers to translate sketches, physical models, scan data, reference CAD, and design direction into precise, refined digital models that capture intended form, proportion, and product character.
• Create advanced NURBS surface models in Autodesk Alias with strong attention to curvature, continuity, highlight control, transitions, draft, and overall surface integrity for concept development, prototyping, engineering review, and production handoff.
• Bridge Alias and parametric CAD workflows, including SolidWorks, to ensure sculpted design surfaces integrate effectively with mechanical assemblies, engineering requirements, manufacturing constraints, and production-intent models.
• Support product development from early form exploration and ergonomic studies through prototype refinement, DFM, tooling development, production release, and manufacturing ramp while preserving design intent.
• Collaborate with Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Hardware, Manufacturing, Apparel, CMF, and Product teams to resolve challenges related to wearability, fit, construction, sensor integration, charging interfaces, assembly strategy, durability, and manufacturability.
• Elevate digital modeling practices across the Industrial Design organization by contributing strong craftsmanship, mentoring where appropriate, and improving surfacing standards, model organization, data exchange, design-to-engineering handoffs, and emerging AI-assisted design workflows.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ years of experience in CAD sculpting, industrial design modeling, advanced surfacing, or a related 3D product development discipline, with experience supporting products through production.
• Expert proficiency in Autodesk Alias or a comparable advanced surfacing platform, with demonstrated mastery of NURBS surfacing, curve quality, surface continuity, highlight control, transitions, and production-aware model construction.
• Strong proficiency in parametric CAD, preferably SolidWorks, with the ability to build, modify, reference, and collaborate effectively within engineering-oriented CAD models and assemblies.
• Demonstrated experience developing consumer products, ideally including consumer electronics, wearables, accessories, soft-goods-integrated products, charging systems, or other products with complex ergonomic and mechanical requirements.
• Strong understanding of industrial design principles and manufacturing considerations, including proportion, silhouette, detail resolution, part breaks, assembly interfaces, draft, tooling constraints, tolerances, materials, and high-volume production processes.
• Proven ability to collaborate with industrial designers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing partners, and other cross-functional teams, clearly communicating modeling decisions, technical tradeoffs, risks, and opportunities.
• A portfolio demonstrating exceptional 3D modeling craft, design sensitivity, advanced surfacing, parametric CAD integration, and meaningful contributions to production-intent or shipped products.
• 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.

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.

WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The WHOOP compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain exceptional talent by offering competitive base salaries, meaningful equity, and consistent pay practices that reflect our mission and core values.

At WHOOP, we view total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits, with equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees with the long-term success of the company and allows every member of our corporate team to own part of WHOOP and share in the company’s long-term growth and success.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000 - $150,000. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each range, individual pay is based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, performance, and relevant education or training.

• In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will also receive benefits and a generous equity package.

These ranges may be modified in the future to reflect evolving market conditions and organizational needs. While most offers will typically fall toward the starting point of the range, total compensation will depend on the candidate’s specific qualifications, expertise, and alignment with the role’s requirements.

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