Whatnot · 3 months ago
Associate Creative Director, Design
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $260K/yr
10+ years expWhatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in North America and Europe, and they are seeking an Associate Creative Director, Design to join their creative team. The role involves leading the strategy, development, and execution of physical and digital events that resonate with communities, while collaborating with marketing teams to enhance the Whatnot brand.
Consumer GoodsE-CommerceInformation TechnologyMarketplacePaymentsCollectiblesConsumerConsumer ApplicationsOnline AuctionsTrading Platform
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
Manage and mentor a team of designers providing guidance and feedback to foster a collaborative environment of creative excellence
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
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in design, brand, and experiential creative roles
2-4+ 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
Leadership of creative teams who have taken campaigns from idea through to execution
Deep understanding of audience behavior, established and emerging trends and tools
Adept at using data and metrics to inform creative decisions and improve impact
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Skilled at managing multiple projects simultaneously
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
Preferred
In-house experience at a multi-sided brand or marketplace
High-growth startup, marketplace or creator-focused platform experience
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
Parental Leave
16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work
Company
Whatnot
Whatnot is a live shopping marketplace that connects buyers and sellers through interactive livestreams, auctions, and online storefronts.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Whatnot has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
1%
Represents job field similar to this job
Creatives and Design
Engineering and Development
Management and Executive
Product Management
Accounting and Finance
Trends of Total Sponsorships
*2026 (16)
2025 (34)
2024 (20)
2023 (18)
2022 (10)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.52BKey Investors
Avra Capital,ICONIQ Capital,Lightspeed Venture PartnersCapitalG,DST Globalavra,DST Global,Greycroft
2026-08-06Series G· $545M
2025-10-28Series F· $225M
2025-01-08Series E· $265M
Leadership Team
Jeff Chang
Director of Engineering, Head of Growth
Recent News
WSJ.com: US Business
2026-08-08
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