Lead Brand Designer

Whatnot•New York, NY

7d•$158,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Whatnot is the largest live shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love. Whether it's trading cards, fashion, electronics, or live plants, our sellers are building real businesses across hundreds of categories. We're building live commerce at a scale that's never been done in the West, and there's no playbook to copy. The people here are shaping how an entirely new industry develops. As a remote co-located team, we're inspired by our values and anchored in hubs across the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, and Australia. We move fast, stay close to our users, and focus on the work that drives the most impact. We're one of the fastest growing marketplaces and were recently named the #1 Best Startup Employer in America by Forbes. Check out the latest Whatnot updates on our news and engineering blogs and join us as we enable anyone to turn their passion into a business and bring people together through commerce.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in design, brand, and experiential creative roles
2+ years in a lead design role where you were independently concepting, designing, and executing projects, not just overseeing them.
A proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing and brand strategies and identity systems across physical and digital surfaces.
Experience building and evolving brand systems in digitally native, social-first contexts. you understand how design lives and performs in feeds, on platforms, and in culture.
Leadership of creative teams who have taken campaigns from idea through to execution and can speak to the business problem you were aiming to solve, how you managed the brief all the way through the launch, and the impact of your team’s work.
Deep understanding of audience behavior, established and emerging trends and tools, and a passion for exploring how brands can intersect with culture.
Adept at using data and metrics to inform creative decisions and improve impact.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present and articulate ideas clearly and effectively, and experience working closely with designers, marketers, and product teams.
Skilled at managing multiple projects simultaneously, with the ability to pivot and adapt as priorities shift.
Naturally curious and proactive, with a growth mindset and a high standard for quality.
You thrive on feedback, view it as a tool for growth, and are motivated to consistently elevate your work.
You have a portfolio that showcases your work.

Nice To Haves

In-house experience at a multi-sided brand or marketplace preferred.
High-growth startup, marketplace or creator-focused platform experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with category and marketing teams to develop and execute campaign strategies and design directions that support our business goals and objectives and define how Whatnot shows up across digital and physical touchpoints.
Oversee end-to-end processes, from initial concepts to final handoff, to deliver work that drives loyalty and engagement and maintains a high bar for craft.
Lead with the ability to provide mentorship, feedback, and foster a collaborative environment
Lead brainstorming and ideation sessions, generate new ideas and concepts for event campaigns, and develop creative briefs that inspire the team to deliver outstanding work.
Stay ahead of trends, emerging platforms, and creative best practices to keep our events fresh, effective, and culturally resonant.
Develop and maintain relationships with external partners, including agencies and contractors as needed to scale creative production efficiently.

Benefits

Generous Holiday and Time off Policy
Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
Work From Home Support
Home office setup allowance
Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet
Care benefits
Monthly allowance for wellness
Annual allowance towards Childcare
Lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses
Retirement; 401k offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary) and Pension plans internationally
Monthly allowance to dogfood the app
16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work company leave allowances run concurrently with country leave requirements which take precedence.