Whatnot · 19 hours ago
Associate Creative Director, Category Marketing
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expWhatnot is the largest live shopping platform in North America and Europe, redefining e-commerce by blending community, shopping, and entertainment. The Associate Creative Director, Category Marketing will lead the strategy and execution of innovative physical and digital events that resonate with diverse communities and support the company's business objectives.
CollectiblesE-CommerceInformation TechnologyMarketplaceTrading Platform
Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with category and marketing teams to develop and execute event strategy and design that supports our business goals and objectives
Oversee end-to-end processes, from initial concepts to final handoff, to deliver work that drives loyalty and engagement
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 brand and experiential creative roles
2-4+ years of experience in a lead role executing projects independently, including in-house experience at a multi-sided brand
Proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing and branding strategies across physical and digital surfaces
Have built a brand and won in social-first environments
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
Preferred
High-growth startup, marketplace or creator-focused platform experience preferred
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 livestream shopping platform for buying and selling products.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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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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