We are looking for a Lead Illustrator (3D + 2D) to join the creative team at Whatnot! Our small but mighty team is responsible for building the Whatnot brand and crafting best-in-class creative across physical and digital experiences. As a core member of the team, you’ll establish and scale our illustration system, crafting standout work that spans both 3D and 2D, static and motion, collaborating across marketing and product to bring our brand to life in ways that resonate deeply with our communities. This is a foundational role, equal parts hands-on craft and system-building. You’ll produce and establish scalable guidelines and libraries, experiment with new techniques and media, and continue to elevate Whatnot’s visual identity into something iconic and ownable. In this role, you will: Lead the development of Whatnot’s illustration system with a primary focus on 3D, complemented by strong 2D capabilities and execution. Create high-impact illustrations that flex across brand systems, product experiences, and physical and digital campaigns and activations. Build and maintain illustration libraries, templates, and guidelines for consistency and efficiency. Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate illustration seamlessly across product and marketing. Stay ahead of the latest creative, cultural, and technological trends to keep Whatnot’s brand identity fresh and distinctive. Provide mentorship and direction for agencies and freelancers, team members, cross-functional partners, or future hires, helping scale the discipline. We offer flexibility to work from home or from one of our global office hubs, and we value in-person time for planning, problem-solving, and connection. Team members in this role must live within commuting distance of our San Francisco, New York, or Los Angeles hubs.