Merch Lead

Merch LeadJob type: Contract · Department: Marketing · Work type: HybridLos Angeles, California, United States Job detailsApplication formAbout Stan💡Our Mission: Empower anyone to make money working for themselves.Stan is the Shopify for Content Creators, empowering anyone to make a living working for themselves on the internet.We're a mission-driven team of high-performers backed by the best VCs (Forerunner, Pear, and Norwest) and angel investors (Kevin Hartz, Michael Ovitz). We help the internet’s biggest Creators build their businesses so they can spend their time doing what they love: Creating. Over the past 2 years, we’ve scaled from $0 to $30M+ ARR—and done so profitably.If you’re excited about building a world-class team, fostering a thriving company culture, and making an impact on thousands of solopreneurs, we’d love to have you join us.🌟 About the TeamThe Marketing team at Stan is responsible for translating Stan’s brand into world and plays a key role in extending us beyond the screen. Our goal is to turn merch into a meaningful expression of Creator identity and a powerful organic touchpoint for Stan.We’re a small, creative group that works closely with Brand, Creative, and Marketing to craft merch that feels intentional, elevated, and unmistakably Stan. We value taste, craft, and cultural intuition, and operate with a high degree of ownership and creative freedom.This is a great team for someone who loves building objects that people feel emotionally connected to—and that quietly do brand work every time they show up in the world.🎯 About the RoleDo you obsess over brands like Kith?Of creating clothing & items that make people just go "oooo" and “I NEED to have that”?Do you pair your incredible eye for design and aesthetic with intentional thought around how your specific customer lives their life? All to create an object that seamleslly and cleverly fits into their “day to day”?And then from there, do you think about how that item can show up as an organic impression for your brand?All while the merch itself becomes a signal for your customer’s own identity?If so — then this role is for you.🛠️ What You’ll DoCreate incredible merch items that have: 1. Incredible Taste + Aesthetic + Quality 2. Delight our Creators 3. Integrate Seamlessly into the “Identity” and Lifestyle of being an Entrepreneur🔍 You’ll Likely Succeed If You HaveWe care most about judgment, ownership, and the ability to operate at a very high bar.Proven Portfolio: a portfolio of proven items you’ve curated, designed, or created is a strong plus for applying to this role, but a portfolio of suggestions can also work!🙌 At Stan, You’ll EnjoyAutonomy & Ownership: Real responsibility and authority to build something meaningfulTop-of-Market Compensation: Competitive cash and meaningful equityWorld-Class Team: High bar, low ego, and deeply collaborativeBenefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k match, wellness stipend, equity, lifetime Stan membership🤝 Interview ProcessOur interview process is designed to be thoughtful, efficient, and respectful of your time:Recruiter ScreenHiring Manager ScreenFunctional Deep Dive or Case StudyOnsite Interviews (functional, values, collaboration)Executive conversation🌍 Equal OpportunityStan is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Apply for this positionMade with