Senior UX Designer, WHOOP
Wearable health and fitness devices
Open for applications
Wearable health and fitness devices
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To unlock human performance by helping people find their inner potential.
Role
Who you are
- Experience in mobile app design on both Android and iOS
- Extremely high level of proficiency in design tools and methodologies, including but not limited to Figma, wireframing, workflow diagramming, and prototyping
- Strong track record of successful collaboration with product management, visual design, and engineering teams
- Ability to demonstrate a bias for action, focusing on speed, iteration, and communication
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex design concepts in a clear and persuasive manner
- Self-motivated and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, startup-like environment
- A compelling portfolio showcasing a diverse range of mobile app designs and A/B testing initiatives, with a focus on direct contributions and measurable impacts
- Experience in developing and maintaining UI component libraries, particularly with a focus on accessibility, is highly desirable
- A deep passion for the fitness and wellness industry, driving the creation of innovative design solutions that resonate with our target audience
What the job involves
- As a Senior UX Designer on WHOOP's Core App Team, you will play an integral role in enhancing and enriching the experience of WHOOP members
- Your focus will be on designing groundbreaking mobile app experiences for both Android and iOS platforms, driving the rapid innovation and evolution of how users engage with our products
- You'll be at the forefront of conceptualizing, designing, and launching critical features and tests, crucial for WHOOP's continued growth and success
- Contribute to the design and development of intuitive, user-friendly interfaces for WHOOP's mobile applications, ensuring an engaging experience that aligns with both Android and iOS platforms
- Utilize a diverse array of design techniques, from initial sketches and wireframes to comprehensive mockups and prototypes, effectively communicating your vision to both team members and stakeholders
- Employ both qualitative feedback and quantitative data to guide design decisions, focusing on user needs while also propelling business growth
- Conduct rigorous A/B testing to explore new ideas, validate user experience designs, and promote a culture of continuous learning and innovation
- Champion a user-centric approach in design, aligning every feature with user needs and WHOOP's core values and goals, informed by direct user feedback and collaborative research
- Collaborate effectively with our product management team, ideating and planning high-impact initiatives and designing the necessary elements for successful implementation
- Work closely with the Visual Design and engineering teams to develop a cohesive mobile app component library, ensuring quality and consistency across both Android and iOS platforms
Our take
WHOOP develops wearable health-tracking devices designed to help athletes optimise their performance. Its technology continuously monitors recovery, sleep, and training hours to fine-tune both individual and team performance. Unlike competitors that primarily track exercise data, WHOOP's holistic approach includes metrics like heart rate variability, which can influence more effective and healthier exercise routines.
By focusing on a subscription model that includes the cost of the physical device, WHOOP differentiates itself from competitors that charge a higher one-time fee for their products. This model provides ongoing value and encourages users to stay engaged with their health data.
WHOOP's comprehensive monitoring of strain and recovery has given it a competitive edge, even as other brands like Fitbit have incorporated similar features. Beyond sports performance, WHOOP has conducted extensive research on predicting premature births, aiming to integrate these findings into their app. This commitment to broader health applications demonstrates WHOOP's dedication to advancing wearable health technology.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Aug 2021
$200m
SERIES F
Oct 2020
$100m
SERIES E
Total funding: $404.8m
Company benefits
- TAKE TIME OFF: Our PTO plan encourages members to take time off in order to come back refreshed.
- LIVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE: Our benefits package includes premium medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents. Life and disability insurance are also available.
- FEEL INVESTED: 401k and stock options to share in the future of WHOOP.
- EAT WELL: Keep hunger at bay with endless snacks in our fully stocked kitchen. Enjoy catered team lunches on Friday, and even a cold brew keg.
- KNOW THE PRODUCT: We offer you a WHOOP strap and membership at no cost.
- BE ACTIVE: Take advantage of our office gym and on-site showers, as well as a $500yearly wellness perk for fitness classes and memberships.
- BE PRESENT: Take care of your loved ones with 12 weeks paid parental leave, plus an additional 2 weeks to gradually return to work.
- LOVE WHERE YOU WORK: Sitting in the heart of Fenway, our beautiful office overlooks Fenway Park. A prime location for great food, not to mention catching a Sox game, too!
- WORK HARD, PLAY HARDER: If we don't already have a club here that fits your lifestyle and interests, you're encouraged to start one. Share your passions with others at work, or discover new ones!
Company values
- Our work is grounded in research, design, and privacy
- At WHOOP, the best idea wins
- We have a bias for action
- We operate at the intersection of high intensity and high humility
- Our differences are a source of strength
- We are obsessed with the member experience
Company HQ
West Fens, Boston, MA
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Leadership
Will Ahmed
(CEO)Studied at Harvard. Worked as a Summer Analyst at Allen & Company and at Lindsay Goldberg. Founded Whoop in their final year.
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Diversity & Inclusion at WHOOP
- Under the umbrella of Inclusivity & Belonging, WHOOP operates a number of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), including; Black at WHOOP, WHOOP GOOP (LGBTQ+), Women of WHOOP, Veterans & Military personnel, Adapt (Abled & Disabled Allies Partnering Together), and Wise (Women In Science & Engineering) .
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