Lead Illustrator (3D + 2D) Job at Whatnot in New York

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. We’re re-defining e-commerce by blending community, shopping, and entertainment into a community just for you. As a remote co-located team, we’re inspired by innovation and anchored in our values . With hubs in the US, UK, Germany, Ireland, and Poland, we’re 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 we’re just getting started! As one of the fastest growing marketplaces , we’re 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, you’ll 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. This is a foundational role, equal parts hands-on craft and system-building. You’ll produce and establish scalable guidelines and libraries, experiment with new techniques and media, and continue to elevate Whatnot’s visual identity into something iconic and ownable. In this role, you will: 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. You Curious about who thrives at Whatnot? We’ve 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: 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. Nice to have: 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. Compensation $175,000-$225,000/year + benefits + equity. The salary range may be inclusive of several levels that would be applicable to the position. Final salary will be based on a number of factors including, level, relevant prior experience, skills and expertise. This range is only inclusive of base salary, not benefits (more details below) or equity. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: Whatnot is the largest live shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love . As a core member of the team, you’ll establish and scale our illustration system, crafting standout work that spans both 3D and 2D, static and motion . En Español: Join the Future of Commerce with Whatnot!Whatnot es la plataforma de compras en vivo más grande de América del Norte y Europa para comprar, vender y descubrir las cosas que amas. Estamos redefiniendo el comercio electrónico mezclando comunidad, compras y entretenimiento en una comunidad solo para ti. Como un equipo ubicado a distancia, estamos inspirados por la innovación y anclados en nuestros valores . Con centros en los EE.UU., Reino Unido, Alemania, Irlanda y Polonia, estamos construyendo juntos el futuro de los mercados online. Desde moda, belleza y electrónica hasta coleccionables como tarjetas comerciales, cómics e incluso plantas vivas, nuestras subastas en directo tienen algo para todos. ¡Y acabamos de comenzar! Como miembro central del equipo, usted establecerá y ampliará nuestro sistema de ilustración, creando un trabajo destacado que abarca tanto 3D como 2D, estática y movimiento, colaborando en todo el marketing y producto para dar vida a nuestra marca de una manera que resuene profundamente con nuestras comunidades. En esta función, usted: liderará el desarrollo del sistema de ilustración Whatnot con un enfoque primordial en 3D, complementado por fuertes capacidades y ejecución 2D. Crear imágenes de alto impacto que se flexionan a través de sistemas de marca, experiencias de producto y campañas e activaciones físicas y digitales. Construir y mantener bibliotecas de ilustraciones inclusivas, plantillas y directrices para la consistencia y eficiencia. Colaborar con equipos interfuncionales para integrar la ilustración sin problemas a través del marketing fuerte. Mantenerse al frente de las últimas tendencias culturales y tecnológicas para mantener la identidad de marca A2D y su implementación. El salario final se basará en una serie de factores que incluyen, nivel, experiencia previa relevante, habilidades y experiencia. Este rango solo incluye el salario básico, no beneficios (más detalles a continuación) o equidad. Beneficios Política flexible de tiempo libre y vacaciones para toda la empresa (incluyendo un descanso de primavera e invierno) Opciones de seguro médico incluyendo Medicina, Odontología, Visión Trabajo desde el hogar Apoyo asignación de instalación del despacho Alimentación mensual por teléfono móvil y Internet prestaciones de atención Menstrual por alimentos y bienestar Administración anual al cuidado infantil prestación de por vida para la planificación familiar, como adopción o gastos de fertilidad Retiro; 401k para las cuentas tradicionales y Roth en los Estados Unidos (el estado del empleador corresponde hasta 4% del salario base) y Pensión Orientación internacionalmente al alimento perraje La licencia parental 16 semanas de permiso de trabajo de un empleador + Una licencia de regreso al trabajo preescolar con derecho nacional de edad, igualdad de género, etc. Creemos que nuestro trabajo es mejor y nuestra cultura empresarial mejora cuando fomentamos, apoyamos y respetamos las diferentes habilidades y experiencias representadas dentro de nuestra fuerza laboral. #J-18808-Ljbffr