WHOOP
Tech / AI / Software
SeniorManager,ProductDesign
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“Senior Manager, Product Design at WHOOP. Skills: product design, UX judgment, interaction design, design execution. Own and drive design work across a product area or set of initiatives. leading projects from problem framing through execution and delivery”
What You'll Achieve.
unlock human performance and healthspan; perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives; driving exceptional user experiences across complex systems; deliver high-impact projects from concept through launch; deliver impactful product outcomes
Industry & Context.
structuring ambiguity; making clear, principled decisions about flows, tradeoffs, and overall experience
prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years of experience in product design, portfolio demonstrating end-to-end ownership of shipped work, Proven ability to operate at a senior individual contributor level, leading complex projects in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, Deep expertise in UX and interaction design, experience simplifying complex systems into clear, intuitive experiences, product thinking and decision-making skills, ability to evaluate tradeoffs and connect design work to user and business impact, Experience collaborating cross-functionally with product, engineering, and research to deliver impactful product outcomes, Excellent communication and storytelling skills, ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment, Experience mentoring or supporting the growth of other designers through feedback, critique, or formal leadership, Exposure to people management or a clear interest in transitioning into a player–coach role, commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks
Nice to Have
Experience designing for data-rich or AI-driven products, Passion for health, fitness, or helping people better understand and improve their bodies
What You'll Do.
Own and drive design work across a product area or set of initiatives
leading projects from problem framing through execution and delivery
Apply UX judgment to complex problem spaces
structuring ambiguity
principled decisions about flows
and overall experience
Translate complex systems
including AI-driven capabilities
into scalable interaction patterns
and intuitive user experiences
Contribute directly to design execution
with a focus on interaction design and overall experience quality
maintaining a high bar for visual polish
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner closely with product managers, engineers, researchers, and data scientists to deliver high-impact projects from concept through launch; Work across teams and stakeholders to clearly communicate, advocate for, and align on design decisions and direction; Provide structured, actionable feedback through critiques and day-to-day collaboration
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and storytelling skills; ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment; clearly communicate, advocate for, and align on design decisions and direction
Process & Methodology
leading projects from problem framing through execution and delivery
Full Job Description
## Description At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. WHOOP is hiring a Senior Manager, Product Design to lead high-impact product design work while helping shape and grow the design organization. This role will begin as a senior individual contributor, owning critical product initiatives and driving exceptional user experiences across complex systems, including AI-powered capabilities. Over time, this role will evolve into a player–coach position, supporting and developing designers while maintaining a strong connection to hands-on design execution. ## RESPONSIBILITIES Own and drive design work across a product area or set of initiatives, leading projects from problem framing through execution and delivery Apply strong UX judgment to complex problem spaces, structuring ambiguity and making clear, principled decisions about flows, tradeoffs, and overall experience Translate complex systems, including AI-driven capabilities, into scalable interaction patterns, workflows, and intuitive user experiences Partner closely with product managers, engineers, researchers, and data scientists to deliver high-impact projects from concept through launch Work across teams and stakeholders to clearly communicate, advocate for, and align on design decisions and direction Contribute directly to design execution, with a focus on interaction design and overall experience quality, while maintaining a high bar for visual polish Provide structured, actionable feedback through critiques and day-to-day collaboration, and transition into managing and mentoring designers over time ## QUALIFICATIONS 7+ years of experience in product design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end ownership of shipped work Proven ability to operate at a senior individual contributor level, leading complex projects in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
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