Designer/in Jobs in Genf

Join Proton and help build a better internet where privacy is the default. Proton was founded in 2014 by scientists from CERN on the belief that privacy is a fundamental human right. Since then, Proton has developed the world's largest encrypted email service and expanded into Proton VPN, Proton Drive, Proton Pass, and Proton Calendar, serving millions globally to protect their freedom, fight censorship, and keep their data safe.

• Own the visual and interaction quality of one or more Proton products from early concepts through production, ensuring shipped products match the design intent.
• Design interfaces that make sophisticated privacy and security features intuitive and trustworthy without oversimplifying underlying complexity.
• Craft visual systems including typography, hierarchy, spacing, color, and iconography that scale across millions of users.
• Design motion, transitions, and micro-interactions that add meaning rather than decoration.
• Create icons, illustrations, and visual assets that strengthen Proton's visual language and maintain consistency across products.
• Raise the team's craft bar through execution, design critiques, and contributions to the shared design system.
• Partner with Product Managers and engineers to shape solutions early, surface constraints, and stay hands-on through implementation.

• 5+ years designing and shipping consumer (B2C and ideally B2B) digital products, with a portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual craft across real products, including typography, layout, hierarchy, spacing, color, interaction, and motion (portfolio required with application).
• Proven ability to simplify genuinely complex problems into interfaces that feel obvious in hindsight.
• Experience building and evolving design systems, not just consuming them, and understanding how consistency and flexibility work together.
• Experience designing motion and micro-interactions as integral parts of production UI, not afterthoughts.
• Highly proficient in Figma, moving fluidly from exploration to high-fidelity designs and interactive prototypes.
• Ownership beyond immediate work, noticing quality issues and inconsistencies and acting on them.
• Nice to have: Background in visual communication, graphic design, typography, illustration, or motion design.
• Nice to have: Portfolio showcasing illustration, iconography, or visual identity work.
• Nice to have: Familiarity with front-end implementation and the practical constraints of HTML and CSS.

• Work that matters: Millions of people trust Proton with their privacy, and the company answers only to its users.
• A great team: Diverse, collaborative, and tight-knit, with members from leading academic institutions.
• Technology: The right hardware and software to do your best work.
• Learning & Development: Investment in your growth, with real challenges and ownership from day one.
• Employee benefits: Strong health coverage, solid retirement options, generous leave, and wellness support.
• Stock options: From day one, you have a real stake in what is being built.
• In-person collaboration: Offices in Geneva, Zürich, Barcelona, London, and more, with most time spent collaborating face-to-face.
• Food: Lunch and snacks provided every day in the office.
• Transport: Coverage for public transport, bike allowances, or parking.
• Flexible working: You own your schedule; outcomes matter more than clock-in times.
• Compensation range for Barcelona: 49,000 - 80,000 EUR gross annually. For other locations, compensation will be discussed during the interview process. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, skills, and previous experience.

Proton is an independent, profitable company founded by scientists from CERN, dedicated to making privacy the default for everyone. Its products, including Proton Mail, Proton VPN, Proton Drive, Proton Pass, and Proton Calendar, are used by millions worldwide to protect freedom and fight censorship.

The Design team shapes the visual and interaction layer across all Proton products, working at the intersection of security and simplicity. Designers are embedded within engineering teams from the start and operate as a guild with high autonomy, shared standards, and real influence over design practices. The team holds a high craft bar, treating details as integral to the product.