Product Designer

About Whatnot

Whatnot is revolutionizing e-commerce as the largest live shopping platform across North America and Europe. We connect community, shopping, and entertainment, allowing users to buy, sell, and discover beloved items, from fashion and electronics to unique collectibles. As a remote co-located team with hubs globally, we are driven by innovation and our core values, actively shaping the future of online marketplaces.

The Role: Product Designer at Whatnot

Whatnot is seeking experienced and thoughtful Product Designers who are passionate about solving complex problems and building scalable, user-centric experiences. In this role, you will lead the design of end-to-end workflows across high-impact surfaces, including user-facing features, internal tools, and core platform systems. You will be instrumental in creating clear, efficient, and user-centric designs, collaborating deeply with cross-functional partners such as designers, product managers, engineers, data scientists, and operations teams.

This includes diverse design challenges from onboarding and discovery flows to educational content, user review systems, and real-time interactions during live events. You will report to a Design leader and have the flexibility to work remotely within the U.S. or from one of our office hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City, or Seattle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design intuitive, end-to-end product experiences for both user-facing and internal tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex problems into clear product experiences.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and final visuals that bring clarity to ambiguous design challenges.
• Translate research insights and user requirements into compelling design solutions.
• Contribute to the broader design system, advocating for accessibility and inclusive user experiences.
• Utilize data, research, and feedback to iterate on existing features and identify improvement areas.
• Help foster a strong design culture by sharing knowledge, mentoring peers, and enhancing team processes.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking candidates with:

• 5+ years of experience in Product Design, demonstrated by a strong portfolio of shipped work.
• Strong interaction and systems thinking—you can untangle complex flows and design for edge cases.
• Expertise in design and prototyping tools like Figma, Protopie, or Framer.
• Deep understanding of user experience design principles and methodologies, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse cross-functional teams.
• Proven experience designing zero-to-one products or new platforms, thriving in ambiguous environments.
• Experience in e-commerce, marketplace platforms, or supply chain management is a plus.

Benefits at Whatnot

• Generous Holiday and Time off Policy
• Comprehensive Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Work From Home Support and Home office setup allowance
• Monthly allowances for cell phone, internet, and wellness
• Annual allowance for Childcare; Lifetime benefit for family planning
• 401k offering (US) with employer match up to 4%; Pension plans internationally
• Monthly allowance to "dogfood" the app as a buyer and seller
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work

Key Skills/Competency

• Product Design
• UX/UI Design
• Interaction Design
• Systems Thinking
• Figma
• Prototyping
• User Research
• Usability Testing
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• E-commerce Platforms