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Summary
Lead the design function at Proton, a privacy-focused tech company, by overseeing both product and brand design. You will build a world-class design organization and drive strategic impact across global markets.
Job Description
Proton, founded by CERN scientists, is building a better internet where privacy is the default. As a profitable and independent company, we serve millions of users globally with encrypted services like Proton Mail and VPN. We are looking for a senior leader to head our design function, bridging product and brand to create a unified experience.
Your tasks
- Define and execute the strategic vision for design, ensuring it serves as a core differentiator for Proton.
- Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing, multi-disciplinary design organization across product and brand.
- Partner with the CEO, VP Marketing, and Heads of Product to embed design into strategic roadmaps and campaigns.
- Oversee end-to-end design processes, including user research, UX/UI, service design, and visual identity.
- Drive design systems and tools to ensure efficiency, quality, and consistency across all touchpoints.
- Represent Proton externally by speaking at conferences and collaborating with creative partners.
Your profile
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in design leadership roles at a global technology company or agency.
- Proven track record of building and scaling design organizations with cross-functional reach.
- Strong experience overseeing both product (UX/UI) and brand/marketing design.
- Demonstrated ability to define design strategy that drives business impact such as growth and retention.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to work at an executive level.
- Fluent in English, with a deep user-centered design mindset and sensitivity to global audiences.
What we offer
- Work that matters: You will help protect the privacy of millions of users.
- A diverse, collaborative team with members from elite academic backgrounds.
- Stock options from day one, allowing you to share in the company's success.
- Flexible working arrangements where outcomes matter more than clock-in times.
- Comprehensive benefits including health coverage, retirement options, and daily meals in the office.