Associate Creative Director, Design

Role Overview

Whatnot is seeking an Associate Creative Director, Design to join its creative team. You’ll lead the strategy, development, and execution of physical and digital event campaigns that build community connection and brand impact across Whatnot’s marketplace categories.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative strategy and execution for digitally native on-platform events and in-person activations.
• Translate category energy (e.g., Sneakers, Sports Cards, Fashion, Beauty) into campaign identity systems and standout creative.
• Collaborate with category and marketing teams to develop design directions aligned to business goals.
• Oversee the end-to-end creative process: concepts through final handoff, ensuring high craft and impact on loyalty/engagement.
• Lead ideation: run brainstorming sessions, generate new event campaign concepts, and create creative briefs.
• Manage and mentor designers, providing guidance and feedback to foster creative excellence.
• Stay current on trends, emerging platforms, and creative best practices to keep events fresh and culturally resonant.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners (agencies/contractors) to scale production efficiently.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in design, brand, and experiential creative roles.
• 2–4+ years in a lead design role where you independently concepted, designed, and executed projects.
• Proven track record developing and executing marketing/brand strategies and identity systems across physical and digital.
• Experience building and evolving brand systems in digitally native, social-first contexts.
• Strong ability to understand how design performs in feeds, platforms, and culture.
• Demonstrated leadership of creative teams from idea to execution.

Nice to Have

• In-house experience at a multi-sided brand or marketplace.