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Associate Creative Director, Category Marketing

United States, San Francisco 175000.00 - 225000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 18, 2026
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We are looking for an Associate Creative Director, Category Marketing 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 team member, you’ll play a key role in leading the strategy, development, and execution of physical and digital events that resonate deeply with our communities. We’re looking for a hands-on, hybrid creative who thrives at the intersection of brand design and experiential marketing, responsible for translating the energy of our diverse categories (from Sneakers and Sports Cards to Fashion and Beauty) into digitally native on-platform events and show-stopping in-person activations.

Job Responsibility

  • Collaborate closely with category and marketing teams to develop and execute event strategy and design that supports our business goals and objectives
  • Oversee end-to-end processes, from initial concepts to final handoff, to deliver work that drives loyalty and engagement
  • Manage and mentor a team of designers providing guidance and feedback to foster a collaborative environment of creative excellence
  • 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

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in design, brand, and experiential creative roles
  • 2-4+ years of experience in a lead design role executing projects independently, including in-house experience at a multi-sided brand
  • Proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing and branding strategies across physical and digital surfaces
  • Have built a brand and won in social-first environments
  • Leadership of creative teams who have taken campaigns from idea through to execution
  • Deep understanding of audience behavior, established and emerging trends and tools, and a passion for exploring how brands can intersect with culture
  • Adept at using data and metrics to inform creative decisions and improve impact
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present and articulate ideas clearly and effectively, and experience working closely with designers, marketers, and product teams
  • Skilled at managing multiple projects simultaneously, with the ability to pivot and adapt as priorities shift
  • Naturally curious and proactive, with a growth mindset and a high standard for quality
  • You thrive on feedback, view it as a tool for growth, and are motivated to consistently elevate your work
  • High-growth startup, marketplace or creator-focused platform experience preferred
  • You have a portfolio that showcases your work

Nice to have

High-growth startup, marketplace or creator-focused platform experience preferred

What we offer

  • Generous Holiday and Time off Policy
  • 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 for 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

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