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Lead Brand Designer

Whatnot· Whatnot Creative Team
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Hybrid (San Francisco, CA / Seattle, WA / Los Angeles, CA / New York, NY)$158k - $200kFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Lead Brand Designer at Whatnot responsible for building the Whatnot brand across digital and physical experiences, leading strategy, development, and execution of campaigns, events, and activations that resonate with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with category and marketing teams to develop and execute campaign strategies and design directions that support business goals 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 maintain 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.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in design, brand, and experiential creative roles.
  • 2+ years in a lead design role independently concepting, designing, and executing projects (in-house experience at a multi-sided brand or marketplace preferred).
  • Proven track record of developing and executing 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 from idea through launch and measurable impact.
  • Deep understanding of audience behavior, trends, and tools; passion for culture-driven branding.
  • Aptitude for using data and metrics to inform creative decisions.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills; experience working with designers, marketers, and product teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to shifting priorities.
  • Portfolio showcasing relevant work.

Skills

Required:Brand strategy and identityCampaign ideation and concepting

Benefits

  • Generous Holiday and Time off Policy
  • Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Work From Home Support
  • Care benefits
  • Retirement; 401k with employer match up to 4% (Traditional and Roth) in the US; Pension plans internationally
  • Monthly allowance to dogfood the app
  • Parental Leave
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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About Whatnot

Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in the U.S.

Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in the U.S., connecting buyers and sellers in real-time across any category – from collectibles like trading cards to comics, fashion, sneakers, and more.

marketplacee-commerce
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