Whatnot · 19 hours ago
Lead Illustrator (3D + 2D)
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$155K/yr - $200K/yr
7+ years expWhatnot is the largest live shopping platform in North America and Europe, redefining e-commerce by blending community, shopping, and entertainment. The Lead Illustrator will be responsible for developing Whatnot's illustration system, focusing on both 3D and 2D, while collaborating across marketing and product to enhance the brand's visual identity.
CollectiblesE-CommerceInformation TechnologyMarketplaceTrading Platform
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
7+ Years Of Experience In Illustration, With a Clear Specialization In 3D And Proven 2D Capabilities
A portfolio showcasing world-class 3D work and strong 2D design craft
Expertise in 3D tools (Cinema 4D preferred) and proficiency in 2D software (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Procreate)
Experience creating and scaling illustration systems across brand and product, from in-app to in-person activations
Strong conceptual thinking with the ability to translate abstract brand ideas into visual execution
A collaborative mindset and proactive approach to working across diverse teams
Comfort in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt and deliver at scale
Preferred
Motion or animation experience
Creative team leadership experience
High-growth startup or creative studio background
A strong cultural perspective, drawing inspiration from the categories that make up Whatnot
Benefits
Flexible Time off Policy and Company-wide Holidays (including a spring and winter break)
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 on both food and 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
Parental Leave
16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work \•company leave allowances run concurrently with country leave requirements which take precedence.
Company
Whatnot
Whatnot is a livestream shopping platform for buying and selling products.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (34)
2024 (20)
2023 (18)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$974.7MKey Investors
CapitalGY Combinator Continuity FundAndreessen Horowitz
2025-10-28Series F· $225M
2025-01-08Series E· $265M
2022-07-21Series D· $260M
Leadership Team
Jeff Chang
Director of Engineering, Head of Growth
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