Head of Design
Core
Lead the design function across Product Design (UX/UI, service design) and Brand/Marketing Design (visual identity, campaign creative) to deliver a unified, privacy-first experience for Proton's global user base.
Role type
VP Design (Strategy & Organization Leadership)
Builds
Proton Mail, Proton VPN, Proton Drive, Proton Pass, Proton Calendar, and associated brand campaigns.
Domain
Privacy technology / Cybersecurity / SaaS
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Design strategy definition, organizational building & scaling, cross-functional executive partnership, end-to-end design process oversight, design systems architecture, global audience design, user research, stakeholder management, people development, design impact measurement, external design advocacy
Preferred skills
Experience at global tech companies or agencies, cultural sensitivity, storytelling skills, conference speaking
Technologies
Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, prototyping tools, design system tools
Responsibilities
Define and execute strategic vision for design bridging product and brand; Lead, develop and grow a world-class design organisation; Partner with CEO and Heads of Product to embed design in roadmaps; Oversee end-to-end design process for product lines and brand campaigns; Ensure Proton brand identity consistency across all touchpoints; Drive design systems and processes; Advocate for privacy-first design principles; Monitor and measure design impact; Represent design externally at conferences and with partners
Seniority
Executive (VP level), high-altitude strategy & mentorship
