Product Designer, Whatnot
Growth Marketing
$178-200k
Plus equity
More information about location
Live stream platform & marketplace for collectibles
Be an early applicant
Live stream platform & marketplace for collectibles
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$178-200k
Plus equity
More information about location
501-1000 employees
Company mission
Whatnot missions is to enable anyone to turn their passion into a business and bring people together through commerce.
Role
Who you are
- The role requires exceptional communication skills, adaptability, and an understanding of cultural nuances to drive alignment between teams in different time zones
- As our next Product Designer you should have 5+ years of experience in product design, plus:
- A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in interaction design, visual design, and user-centered design principles
- Fluent in Mandarin and English, with proven experience in working with teams across China or other APAC regions
- Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to bridging cultural and linguistic gaps within cross-functional teams
- Experience working in Growth or customer-centric design teams, with a focus on designing for acquisition, activation, or retention
- Comfortable working across time zones, with a demonstrated ability to structure and manage workflows effectively
- Proficiency in design tools (e.g., Figma/Adobe Creative Suite) and experience with animation and prototyping
- Visual Design: Defining and evolving visual design standards for large projects or multiple product lines. Focusing on scalability, accessibility, and adaptability of designs across platforms (e.g., mobile, web)
- Prototyping: Advanced proficiency in creating interactive, complex prototypes that allow stakeholders to experience near-final designs. You're able to use prototyping to explore and validate innovative design ideas
- Product Thinking: Integrating product strategy into design decisions. You're able to Identify gaps and opportunities within the product, advocating for features or solutions based on user needs and market demands. You design systems that scale with the growing demand of the business
- Interaction Design: Designing seamless, end-to-end user experiences considering various user flows, edge cases, and multiple touchpoints
- Animation: Designing meaningful and delightful animations that reinforce brand identity and enhance usability
What the job involves
- We’re seeking a talented and culturally fluent Product Designer to join our Growth team
- This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping our user experience strategy and execution, working closely with our newly established product and engineering teams in China
- As a Product Designer, you will collaborate cross-functionally to create intuitive, impactful designs that resonate across diverse markets
- Partner closely with the Growth, Product, and Engineering teams in China to understand project goals, define design requirements, and deliver innovative solutions tailored to our target audience
- Lead the end-to-end design process, from initial research, wireframes, and prototypes to final UI designs, ensuring a cohesive experience across all touchpoints
- Conduct and analyze user research to gather insights and apply them to create designs that meet the needs of users across multiple regions
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure design solutions align with business goals, technical requirements, and cultural expectations
- Proactively manage feedback loops, iterate based on input, and navigate time zone differences with flexibility and clear communication
- Serve as a cultural bridge between US and China teams, ensuring that design language and elements meet market-specific preferences while maintaining a consistent brand identity
Our take
The collectible toy market is large, and Whatnot has built a unique social platform that enables sellers to use livestreams to showcase their products and reach more buyers. The company’s focus is on collectible toys, some of which are rare and can cost thousands of dollars, and has also expanded to sports cards.
The idea of Whatnot was led by buyer trends. Instagram's live feature became a popular place for selling toys and trading cards, but of course was not set up to facilitate bidding or handling payments after a sale occurs. Whatnot combines live showcasing with follow-up sale capabilities, thus serving the community in a more novel way than established collectibles market players such as eBay.
The company has grown fast. It was established in 2019 and has already expanded from its original category - Funko Pop figurines - to Pokemon cards, pins, sports cards, and many more. There is still plenty of scope for expanding into new categories, as the company aims to establish itself as the go-to for this large niche, which will be facilitated by the strong levels of funding that Whatnot has raised.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
54% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Employee endorsements
Hard working team
"Everyone here puts in the work. It's refreshing to work on a team where everyone is carrying their weight and lifting each other up. The work ethic..."
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Jul 2022
$260m
SERIES D
Sep 2021
$150m
SERIES C
Total funding: $484.2m
Company benefits
- Wellness: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. We also cover some of the cost for your dependents as well.
- Compensation: Full-time Whatnauts receive equity, a WFH stipend to support your remote workspace and a monthly stipend to dogfood the app.
- Recharge: Flexible Time Off policy, holiday week off at the end of year, and paid parental leave after 1 year with us.
- Flexibility: Remote-first work culture. We provide a working environment where you're in charge of your time and schedule.
Company values
- Always listen to customers
- Move uncomfortably fast
- Prioritize impact ruthlessly
- Own everything and nothing
- Set crazy goals
- Provide extreme transparency
- Optimize for the upside
- Team over ego
- Figure it out
- Deeply understand why
- Have fun & be nice
Company HQ
Marina del Rey, CA
Articles
Leadership
Grant LaFontaine
(Co-Founder & CEO)Former Product Marketing Manager at Google, Project Manager at Facebook. Also co-founded Kit.
Logan Head
(Co-Founder)Experience in Engineering, including at Maker's Row, Factr, and Flight Club. Former Senior Product Manager at GOAT.
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