A better internet, where privacy is the default, is possible. Building this better internet might seem daunting or even unthinkable, but at Proton, this is what we do every day.

Proton was founded in 2014 by a group of scientists who met at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). Our first product, Proton Mail, is now the world’s largest encrypted email service. Subsequent Proton products, such as Proton VPN, Proton Calendar, and Proton Drive, give our users full control over how and with whom their data is shared.

Today, Proton makes privacy universally accessible. Journalists from outlets like The Guardian and The New York Times, some of the world’s largest organizations, and people in more than 180 countries have signed up for over 100 million accounts. Our diverse and dynamic team is made up of more than 400 members representing over 40 different nationalities. While we are based in Geneva, Switzerland, we have offices in Zurich, Prague, London, Vilnius, Skopje, Taipei, and many more employees working remotely around the world.

Join one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies to help us solve challenging problems and build new products that will reach hundreds of millions of people. We want to create more than just one of the world’s most impactful tech companies; we want to create a new internet that serves the interests of all people. We need you, your voice, your ideas, and your ambition to make it happen.

About the position

Our Creative & Growth Studio is looking for a talented and eager Web & Visual Designer to join our passionate design team. You will work alongside experienced designers, marketers, and developers to help create and improve our storefront websites.

In collaboration with marketing, brand, content, and engineering teams, you will contribute to creating a best-in-class website experience for http://proton.me and http://protonvpn.com. Our goal is to delight visitors and guide them through Proton's privacy ecosystem. This is a great opportunity for a designer who is passionate about visual design, eager to learn UX best practices, and ready to apply their skills to real-world projects that impact millions of users.

Note: This is not a product design role. We are looking for a designer who focus on storefronts/marketing websites.

What you will do:

• Support the design process: Create concepts, wireframes, and high-fidelity web mockups, adhering to Web UX and UI standards (accessibility, usability, consistency, responsiveness).

• Execute user-first designs: Create visually appealing and engaging website elements that align with brand guidelines and conversion-oriented design principles.

• Build prototypes: Develop interactive prototypes to illustrate information architecture, user flows, and interface behaviors for review and testing.

• Ensure consistency: Apply modern UI patterns and interaction standards to ensure designs look great across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

• Collaborate: Work closely with marketing, content, design, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality user experiences as part of a larger workflow.

• Contribute to the Design System: Help maintain and expand our component-based Proton Design System by creating and updating components as directed.

Job requirements

• Experience: 4+ years of experience as a Web or UI Designer. Please include a link to your Portfolio.

• Design Skills: Ability to create web-optimized designs and visuals that respect a given brand/visual identity.

• User-Centered Mindset: A passion for creating intuitive experiences and a willingness to learn about user journeys and conversion optimization.

• Communication: Good ability to explain your design choices and ask questions to clarify requirements. You should be comfortable presenting your work to the team.

• Language: Excellent communication skills in English.

• Tools: Proficiency in industry-standard design tools, such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.

• Bonus Points: Familiarity with using AI tools within your creative process is a bonus. Experience with motion design, animation, or illustration is an added advantage.

Why join us? You will have the opportunity to contribute to the design of some of the most visited websites in Europe, gaining exposure to large-scale projects while working in a supportive, innovative environment.

Why should you join Proton?

• Be part of a movement - Proton is not just a product or service but a community-driven movement united by a shared vision of online freedom. Our services are open source, audited, and supported by community contributions. We give back to our community by maintaining core encryption libraries and by supporting other organizations furthering the same goals as us. Proton is free, open source, neutral, independent, and community first, while remaining financially sustainable.
• Work with smart and dedicated people - Our team is diverse, collaborative, and tight-knit with people coming from all walks of life, including many of the world’s top academic institutions and organizations, such as MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Caltech, Cambridge, and ETH.
• Join a strong brand - Our encrypted email service - Proton Mail - has grown to be a staple of online security and privacy. Proton has been featured in multiple popular television and film productions, such as Mr. Robot, Knives Out, Sounds of Metal, and more.
• Grow with us - We’re one of Europe’s fastest-growing startups, doubling in size every year. Our growth gives you limitless career and educational opportunities as well as the opportunity to work side-by-side with many world-leading experts in their fields.
• Have your voice heard - We value your opinion and encourage you to speak up and share your ideas and thoughts. At Proton, no problem is someone else’s problem. We collectively strive to do the right thing and be the undisputed best in the world at everything we do.
• Benefits – these vary by location and type of contract but expect support on your vacation, parental leave, refreshment if working from the office, learning and development opportunities, equity for shared success, flexible working hours, company events and team building activities.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Proton, we believe diversity drives innovation and strengthens our mission to provide privacy as a default for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical ability, or socio-economic background, feel valued and empowered. We strive to create equal opportunities, promote open dialogue, and support continuous learning to ensure every voice is heard and respected.

If you need any extra support or reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please let your talent partner know.

Candidate Privacy Notice

When you apply for a position, refer a candidate, or are considered for a role at Proton Technologies AG (Proton, we, us, or our), your information is stored in Greenhouse, in accordance with their Service Privacy Policy. This information is used to evaluate your suitability for the posted position. We also retain this information for consideration for future roles that you may apply for or that we believe may align with your background and skills.

If we no longer have a legitimate business need to process your information, we will either delete or anonymize it. Should you have any inquiries about how we use or manage your information, or if you wish to access, correct, or delete your data, please contact our privacy team at careers@proton.ch.

Proton does not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from candidates. We will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from an unsolicited offer, even if the candidate is subsequently hired by Proton.

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