Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Product Designer, Discovery
Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Whatnot Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love. We’re building the future of ecommerce, bringing together community, shopping and entertainment. We are committed to our values, and as a remote co-located team, we operate out of hubs within the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, and Germany today.
A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully. We’re innovating in the fast-paced world of live auctions from fashion, beauty, electronics to collectibles like trading cards, comic books, and even live plants. Whatnot has something for everyone. As a Product Designer on the Discovery Team at Whatnot, you’ll play a key role in helping users find the products they love through features like Search, Ranking, Content Discovery, and more. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and data science, to design solutions that enhance the shopping journey and personalize each user’s experience. Your work will directly impact how people interact with and navigate Whatnot’s platform, making it easier and more enjoyable for them to discover products, live shows, and sellers that align with their interests. Responsibilities
User-Centered Design for Discovery: Design user-centric solutions that make it easier for users to discover products, creators, and live shows that match their interests and needs. Data-Driven Design: Partner with the Data Science and Engineering teams to leverage user insights and behavioral data, iterating on designs based on data findings to improve engagement and discovery outcomes. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product, Engineering, and Marketing teams to ensure alignment on business goals, technical feasibility, and the user journey. End-to-End Design Process: Lead the design lifecycle from research and ideation to prototyping, testing, and final execution. Maintain and Evolve the Design System: Ensure a cohesive look and feel across the Discovery team’s features while pushing for innovative design approaches within Whatnot’s visual language. Requirements As our next Product Designer, you should have 5+ years of product design experience with a proven track record of driving growth through design initiatives, plus: Strong Portfolio that demonstrates your experience. Expertise in design and prototyping tools (e.g. Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.). 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 cross-functional teams. Understanding of Personalization and Ranking Algorithms and how they impact user experience in content discovery is a nice-to-have. Familiarity with e-commerce with content-driven discovery. Compensation $178,000/year to $235,000/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 or equity. Benefits
Flexible Time off Policy and Company-wide Holidays (including a spring and winter break) 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 on both food and 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 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. Apply for this job First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Resume/CV * LinkedIn Profile Website At the time of hire, will you be located within 150 miles of one of our hubs? If so, please select which location. If not, please select “N/A” and input your city and state/province in the field below. * Select... Please list the city and state/province you are located in today. * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? * Select...
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A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully. We’re innovating in the fast-paced world of live auctions from fashion, beauty, electronics to collectibles like trading cards, comic books, and even live plants. Whatnot has something for everyone. As a Product Designer on the Discovery Team at Whatnot, you’ll play a key role in helping users find the products they love through features like Search, Ranking, Content Discovery, and more. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and data science, to design solutions that enhance the shopping journey and personalize each user’s experience. Your work will directly impact how people interact with and navigate Whatnot’s platform, making it easier and more enjoyable for them to discover products, live shows, and sellers that align with their interests. Responsibilities
User-Centered Design for Discovery: Design user-centric solutions that make it easier for users to discover products, creators, and live shows that match their interests and needs. Data-Driven Design: Partner with the Data Science and Engineering teams to leverage user insights and behavioral data, iterating on designs based on data findings to improve engagement and discovery outcomes. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product, Engineering, and Marketing teams to ensure alignment on business goals, technical feasibility, and the user journey. End-to-End Design Process: Lead the design lifecycle from research and ideation to prototyping, testing, and final execution. Maintain and Evolve the Design System: Ensure a cohesive look and feel across the Discovery team’s features while pushing for innovative design approaches within Whatnot’s visual language. Requirements As our next Product Designer, you should have 5+ years of product design experience with a proven track record of driving growth through design initiatives, plus: Strong Portfolio that demonstrates your experience. Expertise in design and prototyping tools (e.g. Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.). 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 cross-functional teams. Understanding of Personalization and Ranking Algorithms and how they impact user experience in content discovery is a nice-to-have. Familiarity with e-commerce with content-driven discovery. Compensation $178,000/year to $235,000/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 or equity. Benefits
Flexible Time off Policy and Company-wide Holidays (including a spring and winter break) 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 on both food and 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 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. Apply for this job First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Resume/CV * LinkedIn Profile Website At the time of hire, will you be located within 150 miles of one of our hubs? If so, please select which location. If not, please select “N/A” and input your city and state/province in the field below. * Select... Please list the city and state/province you are located in today. * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? * Select...
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