Job Description

The world’s most advanced VPN, and a whole lot more If you’re a design leader who loves both strong visuals and helping designers do their best work, join the team behind a broad portfolio of Nord Security products. From our flagship VPN to password management, identity protection, and beyond. We design experiences that give people privacy, security, and control over their digital lives.
Your impact? Shaping how millions experience and perceive the Nord Security brands—while empowering designers to grow, experiment, and deliver outstanding work, and growing your own leadership and craft through world-class, global marketing projects.
About our design team We are a multidisciplinary group of product designers, web designers, UX researchers, UX writers, and graphic designers. We’re building the future of digital freedom across our cyber security products, helping millions of users feel safe and in control online. Our focus is simplifying complex cybersecurity topics through clear, human, and high-quality design. We value ownership, honest feedback, and creative initiative. And we all here are encouraged to think, challenge, and take responsibility for their craft.
About the role
We’re looking for a Lead Graphic Designer to guide and elevate our graphic design team, with a focus on performance-driven design. This role sits between hands-on design and leadership. As a Lead Graphic Designer, you’ll help designers solve problems, develop stronger concepts, and deliver high-quality work. You’ll act as a design partner and mentor, as well as an art director, while also contributing creatively when needed. You’ll be responsible for design quality, clarity, and consistency—ensuring our visual output meets both brand and business goals.

Main responsibilities

• Leading design quality and craft across marketing and brand projects.
• Supporting, directing and mentoring designers through feedback, reviews, and creative guidance.
• Helping designers develop stronger concepts, visuals, and storytelling.
• Partnering closely with project managers, copywriters, stakeholders, and design leadership.
• Translating briefs and business goals into clear design direction.
• Ensuring consistency with brand guidelines while pushing creative Excellence.
• Contributing hands-on when needed, especially in concepting, art direction, and exploring fresh waters.
• Managing feedback loops and helping designers navigate stakeholder input.
• Staying up to date with design trends and encouraging continuous improvement within the team.

Core requirements

• 6+ years of experience in marketing design, branding, or creative agencies.
• Experience leading or guiding designers (as a lead, mentor, or senior).
• Strong visual design and art direction skills.
• Ability to give clear, constructive, and actionable feedback.
• Strong understanding of brand systems and multi-channel design.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Comfort working in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills.
• A portfolio demonstrating both strong execution and design thinking.

What will make you stand out

• Experience working with photography, photo editing, or compositing.
• Illustration skills or experience guiding illustration styles.
• Familiarity with AI image generation tools in creative workflows.
• Understanding of 3D visuals or collaboration with 3D designers.
• Experience working with large-scale or global brands.
• Knowledge of the digital product environment.

Tools you will use

• Figma
• Generative AI tools
• Full Adobe Suite

Salary range

• Gross Salary 3600-4800 EUR/Month.