Lead Packaging Designer for Premium Electronics

Designer Interiors; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

WHOOP in Boston is seeking an Industrial Designer, Packaging – Lead to shape packaging systems across hardware and accessories. You will build cohesive packaging families reflecting the company’s principles of simplicity, performance, and precision.

Lead from concept to production, balancing aesthetics with manufacturing realities and driving sustainability. A strong portfolio and 7+ years in packaging design are required; you will collaborate across Design, Brand, Engineering, Operations, and

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.
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Skills

Packaging design

Cross-functional collaboration

AI tools

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

WHOOP in Boston is seeking an Industrial Designer, Packaging – Lead to shape packaging systems across hardware and accessories. You will build cohesive packaging families reflecting the company’s principles of simplicity, performance, and precision.

Lead from concept to production, balancing aesthetics with manufacturing realities and driving sustainability. A strong portfolio and 7+ years in packaging design are required; you will collaborate across Design, Brand, Engineering, Operations, and