Senior Art Director, 2D Illustration

Lead the Creative Frontier at Whatnot

Whatnot is seeking a Senior Art Director to define the visual language of the live commerce era. This isn't a traditional design lead role; you'll be part of a high-speed team shaping a new industry through digital experiences, product launches, and brand identity. You will translate complex ideas into intuitive visual metaphors that resonate with a global community of collectors and creators.

The Vibe Coding Edge

The team is heavily invested in the "vibe coding" philosophy. You’ll leverage AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini not just for ideation, but to streamline production and help build the internal tools that support a massive design organization. This role is ideal for a hands-on generalist who views AI as a technical partner to bridge the gap between high-level art direction and functional product execution.

What You’ll Bring

• AI-Driven Creativity: Mastery of Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, combined with a passion for experimental AI workflows and vibe coding.
• Technical Leadership: 7+ years of experience in brand strategy with the ability to lead projects from initial brief through to engineering hand-off.
• Systems Thinking: Experience building illustration systems and creative tools that empower a large-scale design organization to move faster.
• Action Bias: A "figure it out" mentality suited for a fast-paced environment where you often make decisions with incomplete information.