Senior Product Designer (Drive)

<h3 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold" data-sourcepos="6:1-6:73;69-141">Join Proton and build a better internet where privacy is the default</h3>

<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="9:1-9:435;175-609">Proton was founded in 2014 by scientists from CERN on a simple truth: <strong>privacy is a fundamental human right</strong>. Since then, we've built the world's largest encrypted email service (Proton Mail) and expanded into Proton VPN, Proton Drive, Proton Pass, and Proton Calendar — tools used by millions globally to protect their freedom, fight censorship, and keep their data safe. In some situations, Proton has literally helped save lives.</p>

<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="11:1-11:445;611-1055">We are profitable, independent (no VC control), and selectively hire from the top ~1% of applicants. Our 700+ team members across 50+ countries come from leading organizations and elite academic backgrounds. We move fast, keep hierarchy light, and prioritize impact over optics. If you want to do meaningful work with exceptionally high-caliber people, this is it. Check our open-source projects <a class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://proton.me/community/open-source">here</a>.</p>

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<h3 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold" data-sourcepos="15:1-15:20;1062-1081">The Design Team</h3>

<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="17:1-17:678;1083-1760">Proton's Design team shapes the visual and interaction layer across Mail, Drive, VPN, Pass, and Calendar — products used by millions of people, many of whom rely on them in high-stakes moments. We work at the intersection of security and simplicity: our products must inspire trust without feeling intimidating, and feel refined without sacrificing clarity. Designers are embedded within engineering teams and involved from the very beginning — problem framing, planning, implementation, and quality assurance — not brought in at the mockup stage. The team is organized as a guild: high autonomy, shared standards, and real influence over how design is practiced across Proton.</p>

<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="19:1-19:254;1762-2015">We hold a high craft bar. Typography, layout, spacing, color, iconography, motion — the details most companies treat as polish, we treat as the product. If your best work is the work itself — pixels you're proud to sign — you'll be in good company here.</p>

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<h3 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold" data-sourcepos="30:1-30:19;2097-2115">What You'll Do</h3>

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<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="32:1-32:157;2117-2273">Own the visual and interaction quality of one or more Proton products — from early concepts through production, until what ships matches the design intent</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="33:1-33:149;2274-2422">Design interfaces that make sophisticated privacy and security features feel intuitive and trustworthy — without oversimplifying what's underneath</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="34:1-34:114;2423-2536">Craft visual systems — typography, hierarchy, spacing, color, iconography — that scale across millions of users</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="35:1-35:86;2537-2622">Design motion, transitions, and micro-interactions that add meaning, not decoration</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="36:1-36:126;2623-2748">Create icons, illustrations, and visual assets that strengthen Proton's visual language and stay consistent across products</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="37:1-37:121;2749-2869">Raise the team's craft bar through your own execution, design critiques, and contributions to the shared design system</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="38:1-38:121;2870-2990">Partner with Product Managers and engineers to shape solutions early, surface constraints, and stay hands-on through implementation</li>

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<h3 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold" data-sourcepos="42:1-42:16;2997-3012">Who You Are</h3>

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<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="44:1-44:240;3014-3253">5+ years designing and shipping consumer (B2C) digital products, with a portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual craft across real products — typography, layout, hierarchy, spacing, color, interaction, and motion (portfolio required with application)</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="45:1-45:103;3254-3356">Proven ability to simplify genuinely complex problems into interfaces that feel obvious in hindsight</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="46:1-46:142;3357-3498">Experience building and evolving design systems — not just consuming them — and understanding how consistency and flexibility work together</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="47:1-47:107;3499-3605">Experience designing motion and micro-interactions as integral parts of production UI, not afterthoughts</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="48:1-48:115;3606-3720">Highly proficient in Figma — moving fluidly from exploration to high-fidelity designs and interactive prototypes</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="49:1-49:108;3721-3828">Ownership beyond your immediate work — you notice quality issues and inconsistencies, and you act on them</li>

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<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="51:1-51:17;3830-3846"><strong>Nice to Have</strong></p>

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<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="53:1-53:97;3848-3944">Background in visual communication, graphic design, typography, illustration, or motion design</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="54:1-54:74;3945-4018">Portfolio showcasing illustration, iconography, or visual identity work</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="55:1-55:90;4019-4108">Familiarity with front-end implementation and the practical constraints of HTML and CSS</li>

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<h3 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold" data-sourcepos="59:1-59:18;4115-4132">What We Offer</h3>

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<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="62:1-62:181;4166-4346"><strong>Work that Matters:</strong> Millions of people trust Proton with their privacy. We answer only to our users — not advertisers, not investors with conflicting agendas, not governments.</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="63:1-63:136;4347-4482"><strong>A Great Team:</strong> Diverse, collaborative, and tight-knit, with people from MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Caltech, Cambridge, ETH, and more.</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="64:1-64:72;4483-4554"><strong>Technology:</strong> The right hardware and software to do your best work.</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="65:1-65:165;4555-4719"><strong>Learning & Development:</strong> We invest in your growth. Proton is one of the fastest ways to accelerate your career — real challenges, real ownership, from day one.</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="66:1-66:113;4720-4832"><strong>Employee Benefits:</strong> Strong health coverage, solid retirement options, generous leave, and wellness support.</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="67:1-67:108;4833-4940"><strong>Stock Options:</strong> From day one, you have a real stake in what we're building. When Proton wins, you win.</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="68:1-68:150;4941-5090"><strong>In-Person Collaboration:</strong> Offices across Geneva, Zürich, Barcelona, London, and more. You'll spend most of your time collaborating face-to-face.</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="69:1-69:60;5091-5150"><strong>Food:</strong> Lunch and snacks on us every day in the office.</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="70:1-70:99;5151-5249"><strong>Transport:</strong> We cover public transport, bike allowances, or parking — whichever works for you.</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="71:1-71:89;5250-5338"><strong>Flexible Working:</strong> You own your schedule. Outcomes matter more than clock-in times.</li>

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<h3 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold" data-sourcepos="76:1-76:46;5389-5434">Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion</h3>

<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="79:1-79:338;5468-5805">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.</p>

<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="81:1-81:120;5807-5926">If you need any extra support or reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please let your talent partner know.</p>

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<h3 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold" data-sourcepos="85:1-85:29;5933-5961">Candidate Privacy Notice</h3>

<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="88:1-88:261;5995-6255">When you apply for a position at Proton Technologies AG, your information is stored in Greenhouse in accordance with its Service Privacy Policy. This information is used to evaluate your suitability for the posted position and may be retained for future roles.</p>

<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="90:1-90:174;6257-6430">If we no longer have a legitimate business need to process your information, we will either delete or anonymise it. For questions about your data, contact: <a class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="mailto:careers@proton.ch">careers@proton.ch</a></p>

<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="92:1-92:93;6432-6524">Proton does not accept unsolicited CVs from any sources other than directly from candidates.</p>

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