Lead Illustrator (3D + 2D)

Join the Future of Commerce with Whatnot!

Whatnot is the largest live shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love. Were re-defining e-commerce by blending community, shopping, and entertainment into a community just for you. As a remote co-located team, were inspired by innovation and anchored in our values. With hubs in the US, UK, Germany, Ireland, and Poland, were building the future of online marketplaces together.

From fashion, beauty, and electronics to collectibles like trading cards, comic books, and even live plants, our live auctions have something for everyone.

And were just getting started! As one of the fastest growing marketplaces, were looking for bold, forward-thinking problem solvers across all functional areas. Check out the latest Whatnot updates on our news and engineering blogs and join us as we enable anyone to turn their passion into a business, and bring people together through commerce.

Role

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, youll 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.

In this role, you will :

• Lead the development of Whatnots 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 Whatnots 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.

Team members in this role are required to be within commuting distance of our New York City, San Francisco, or Los Angeles hubs.

You

Curious about who thrives at Whatnot? Weve found that low ego, a growth mindset, a multi-disciplinary background, and high-impact drive go a long way here.

As our first Illustration Lead, you should have 7+ years of experience in illustration, with a clear specialization in 3D and proven 2D capabilities, plus :

Nice to have :

Benefits

Home office setup allowance

Monthly allowance on both food and wellness

16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work

EOE

Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.

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