WHOOP is looking to unlock human performance by developing innovative, high-quality materials for their apparel and accessories to enhance user understanding of their bodies and daily lives.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of material properties and material manufacturing.
- Experience working directly with mills and suppliers to develop new materials.
Responsibilities
- Develop and commercialize new materials that meet performance, aesthetic, cost, and sustainability targets.
- Collaborate with design, product development, engineering, supply chain, and quality to identify the best material solutions for each product.
- Partner with material suppliers to develop samples, manage testing, and ensure production readiness.
- Conduct material research, sourcing, and benchmarking to support the creation of seasonal and long-term material strategies.
- Help troubleshoot and resolve material issues during development and manufacturing.
- Maintain accurate records of material specifications, test results, and approvals in WHOOP’s systems.
- Contribute to building WHOOP’s material library, focusing on innovation, quality, and sustainability.
Other
- 5-8 years of experience in materials development—preferably within accessories, or consumer goods.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across design, product, and supply chain teams.
- Curious and proactive mindset with a strong drive to learn and solve problems.
- This position will be in-person at the WHOOP office in Boston, MA. Applicants must currently reside in the Greater Boston Area or be open to relocation.
