Proton · Geneva
Senior Product Designer
Join Proton and build a better internet where privacy is the default At Proton, we believe that privacy is a fundamental human right and the cornerstone of dem...
Join Proton and build a better internet where privacy is the default
At Proton, we believe that privacy is a fundamental human right and the cornerstone of democracy. Since our inception in 2014,
founded by a team of scientists from CERN, we have dedicated ourselves to providing free and open-source technology to millions
worldwide, ensuring access to privacy, security, and freedom online.
Our journey began with Proton Mail, the largest secure email service globally, and has since expanded to include Proton VPN,
Proton Calendar, Proton Drive, and Proton Pass. These tools empower individuals and organizations to take control of their
personal data, break away from Big Tech’s invasive practices, and defeat censorship. Our work impacts hundreds of millions of
lives, from activists on the front lines defending freedom to leaders in governments protecting sensitive information. In some
cases, Proton’s services have even been instrumental in saving lives by enabling secure and private communications in high-risk
situations.
Proton is a profitable company that does not rely upon VC funding, supporting over 100 million user accounts with a growing team
of over 500 people from over 50 different countries, from the world's top companies and universities. We value intelligence,
learning potential, and ambition in our hiring process. Adaptability is key as we navigate uncharted territories and redefine how
business is conducted online.
Hiring at Proton is highly selective, with less than 1% of candidates hired. We believe smaller teams of exceptional talent will
always prevail over larger teams with lower talent density. You will have the opportunity work with many of the world's top minds
in their fields, ranging from former international math and science olympiad winners to chess champions.
We have a global mindset and big ambitions but remain a start-up at heart. We value empowerment and flexibility and keep our
structure flat to keep moving fast and avoid unnecessary politics. Tired of blending into the crowd? Join us and do work you can
truly be proud of. Check our open-source projects here!
THE DESIGN TEAM
Proton's Design team shapes the experience for tens of millions of users across Mail, Drive, VPN, Pass, and Calendar. Designers
sit embedded within engineering teams, involved in every stage — ceremonies, scoping, implementation, and testing — not parachuted
in at the mockup phase. The team is structured as a guild: high autonomy, significant ownership, and real influence over how the
design function itself evolves. We work cross-functionally across product, engineering, and marketing, and we care deeply about
visual craft. We're not looking for designers who've drifted toward pure strategy or metrics — this role demands someone who still
loves getting their hands dirty and takes personal pride in what ships. If that's where you do your best work, you'll fit here.
What you will do
- Own design end-to-end across one or more product areas — from scoping and ideation through final specs and QA with engineers
- Translate complex privacy and security constraints into experiences that feel simple and trustworthy to non-technical users
- Identify UX debt and product gaps with clear recommendations, not just problem statements
- Contribute to and enforce the Proton Design System — icons, components, interaction patterns, and visual standards
- Work directly with engineers to pressure-test designs against technical constraints before and during build
- Define micro-interactions and transitions that serve clarity and feel premium without adding complexity
Job requirements
Who You Are
- 5+ years designing and shipping digital products at scale in a SaaS or tech company — a portfolio demonstrating this is
required
- Proven ability to deliver end-to-end: concept, flow, visual execution, and handoff — not just high-fidelity mockups
- Deep command of visual craft: typography, layout, spacing, color, and hierarchy at a level that raises the bar for everyone
around you
- Fluent working within technical constraints — you've shipped work that required real trade-offs with engineering, and you
pushed for the right outcomes anyway
- Experience contributing to a living design system, not just consuming one
- Comfortable articulating design rationale to engineers, PMs, and leadership without relying on consensus-seeking
Nice to Have
- Experience with Rand or comparable large-scale UX research methods
- Background designing privacy-respecting alternatives to mainstream social or community platforms
What We Offer:
- Office First: Collaboration is easier and more effective in person, which is why we have offices in Geneva, Zurich, Prague,
Barcelona, Paris, London, Vilnius, Skopje, and Taipei. You can also enjoy working from home up to 30% of the time, while
enjoying great company during our three core days in the office.
- Technology: We provide all the devices and software you need to excel in your role, ensuring you have the best tools at your
disposal to achieve your goals.
- Food: Lunch and snacks are provided by Proton every day at our offices.
- Transport: We will always support our employees with transport costs through subsidizing public transport, bike allowances, or
parking spaces based on your office location.
- Stock Options: At Proton, we are all owners of the company and you get stock options when you join us.
- Flexible Working: You can define your own working hours as long as it works with team meetings.
- Learning and Development: We are committed to your professional growth. Proton offers various learning opportunities, including
training programs, conferences and events, and continual learning.
- Employee Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance plans, competitive retirement savings options, generous vacation and leave
policies, and wellness programs.
- Work that Matters: Proton is a community-first organization, started with the support of a crowdfunding campaign and built with
community input. To this day, Proton’s only source of revenue is user subscriptions. Over 100 million people trust and support
Proton, and we put our users and community first in everything we do. Read more about our impact here.
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.
To learn more about our privacy policy, please visit our privacy policy page.
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Role
Senior Product Designer
Category
Kultur, media, design
Locations
Published
May 31
Deadline
August 16