Whoop
Retail Experience Design Specialist I
Boston, MA · Junior · Internship
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$8,765 more — $68,765 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $68,765 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Graphic Designers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Graphic Designers (27-1024) · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- This role is based in the WHOOP office located in Boston, MA.
- Interested in the role, but don't meet every qualification?
- WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify https://www.e-verify.gov/ to determine employment eligibility.
Responsibilities
- Support the design and development of WHOOP retail environments, including stores, shop-in-shops, pop-ups, fixtures, displays, merchandising elements, signage, and other physical brand touchpoints.
- Develop architectural and spatial design concepts through sketches, plans, elevations, 3D models, renderings, material studies, and presentations.
- Support space planning and layout development, considering customer flow, product interaction, merchandising, accessibility, and operational requirements.
- Create and maintain design documentation that clearly communicates design intent to internal stakeholders, vendors, fabricators, and other external partners.
- Partner with cross-functional teams across Retail, Brand, Creative, and Operations to understand project requirements and translate business and customer needs into physical design solutions.
- Participate throughout the design process, from early concept development and design iteration through production, installation, and launch.
- Support prototype development and design reviews, incorporating feedback and helping refine solutions based on feasibility, cost, schedule, and customer experience.
- Collaborate with vendors, fabricators, and external partners to communicate design requirements, review samples and prototypes, and help ensure final executions align with design intent and WHOOP quality standards.
- Stay informed on trends and innovations across architecture, retail, experiential design, materials, fabrication, and consumer environments, bringing relevant ideas and inspiration back to the team.
- Manage multiple projects and design deliverables simultaneously while maintaining a high level of organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Requirements
- Master of Architecture (M.Arch) degree or BArch (Professional) required.
- Strong understanding of architectural design fundamentals, including space planning, scale, proportion, circulation, materials, and detailing.
- Proficiency with architectural design and 3D modeling, including Rhino
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to balance multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
- 0-2 years of professional, internship, or relevant project experience in architecture, retail design, experiential design, environmental design, or a related discipline.
- Portfolio demonstrating strong architectural and design thinking, spatial problem-solving, visual communication, and an ability to translate concepts into compelling physical environments.
- visualization tools, including KeyShot and Enscape
- and presentation tools, including Figma. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop.
- Ability to develop and communicate ideas through sketches, plans, elevations, diagrams, 3D models, renderings, and presentations.
- Strong visual sensibility and understanding of how materials, color, lighting, graphics, product, and architecture work together to create a cohesive physical experience.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, thoughtful, and high-quality design work.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate design ideas and rationale to a variety of audiences.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across creative, operational, and technical teams and incorporate feedback into the design process.
- Self-motivated, curious, and comfortable learning quickly and operating in a fast-paced environment.
Compensation
- 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.
Company info
- At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock and inspire performance for life.
- At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience.
This listing is sourced directly from Whoop's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.