UI Designer - Growth Marketing - China

Join the Future of Commerce with Whatnot!

Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love. We're re-defining e-commerce by blending community, shopping, and entertainment into a community just for you. As a remote co-located team, we're inspired by innovation and anchored in our values. With hubs in the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, and Germany, we're building the future of online marketplaces-together.

From fashion, beauty, and electronics to rare collectibles like trading cards, comic books, and even live plants, our live auctions have something for everyone.

And we're just getting started! As one of the fastest growing marketplaces, we're looking for bold, forward-thinking problem solvers across all functional areas. Check out the latest Whatnot updates on our news and engineering blogs and join us as we enable anyone to turn their passion into a business, and bring people together through commerce.

Role

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. The role requires exceptional communication skills, adaptability, and an understanding of cultural nuances to drive alignment between teams in different time zones. Your responsibilities will include :

• 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.

Team members in this role are required to be within commuting distance of our New York, NY, San Francisco, CA, or Los Angeles, CA hubs.

Curious about who thrives at Whatnot? We've found that embodying a low ego, growth mindset, and high-impact drive goes a long way here.

As our next Product Designer you should have 5 years of experience in product design, plus :

You should be strong in the following axes :

Compensation

For US-based applicants : $178,000 / year to $200,000 / year benefits equity

The salary range may be inclusive of several levels that would be applicable to the position. Final salary will be based on a number of factors including, level, relevant prior experience, skills and expertise. This range is only inclusive of base salary, not benefits (more details below) or equity.

Benefits

Home office setup allowance

Monthly allowance for wellness

16 weeks of paid parental leave one month gradual return to work

Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.

Salary : $178,000 - $200,000