Lead Graphic Designer
At Nord Security, we’re creating a safer cyber future.
Nord Security is a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, trusted by millions of users worldwide. We build a comprehensive ecosystem of digital privacy and security tools, including our flagship NordVPN, alongside advanced password management, identity protection, and cutting-edge threat prevention software. We are on a mission to simplify complex digital security topics through human, high-quality design, giving people complete control over their digital lives
About our Design Team
We're a multidisciplinary group of Product designers, UX/UI designers, UX researchers, UX writers, and graphic designers. We're building the future of digital freedom across our cybersecurity 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 expect everyone here to think, challenge, and take responsibility for their craft.
Your impact
Shaping how millions experience the Nord Security brands while raising the craft and judgment of the designers around you. You'll hold the bar for visual quality across campaigns and surfaces, partner with the Brand Design Lead on cross-brand questions, and contribute hands-on to the work that matters most - all while building the conditions for your team to do their best work over time.
About the role
We're looking for a Lead Graphic Designer to set the creative bar for NordVPN and Nord Security brands and the team that designs for it. This role is 70% hands-on craft and 30% leadership of designers - you'll be deeply involved in the work, while also coaching, mentoring, and raising the ability of the team around you.
You'll be accountable for whether the team's creative output meets the bar, whether marketing trusts our design partnership, whether the brand sees us as strategic. You'll partner with the Brand Design Lead on the cross-brand creative strategy questions that span the portfolio, contributing your perspective on what works for your audience and market. You'll hold both lines that define graphic design at Nord: brand integrity and conversion impact, and you'll know when each one matters more.
Main Responsibilities
Setting the visual quality and creative bar across marketing and brand projects for NordVPN and Nord Security brands
Raising the concept-thinking ability of the designers around you through coaching, critique, and how clearly you set the bar for what good looks like
Owning the creative quality of your team's output - your team's work is your responsibility, not just your own
Partnering with the Brand Design Lead on creative strategy and cross-brand consistency questions
Translating business briefs into clear creative direction that holds brand integrity while serving conversion
Building the production conditions (file systems, tooling, handoff patterns) that let your team work at quality and speed
Contributing hands-on to high-stakes work: campaign concepts, brand guidelines, anything that becomes a reference for the team
Shaping how generative AI fits into the team's craft - prompt libraries, image treatment pipelines, ethical and brand guardrails
Mentoring designers and contributing to hiring decisions
Core Requirements
6+ years of experience in marketing design, branding, or creative agencies
Experience leading or mentoring designers, formally or informally
Strong visual design and art direction skills, with a portfolio that demonstrates both refined craft and conceptual depth
Concept-thinking ability: you can take a brief from origination to outcome, not just execute on someone else's direction
Working fluency with generative AI tools as part of your daily craft, with judgment about when AI is the right answer and when it isn't
Ability to give clear, specific, and actionable feedback that teaches, not just corrects
Strong understanding of brand systems and multi-channel design
Ability to navigate the tension between brand consistency and conversion outcomes - and know when each one matters more
Constructive in disagreement with marketers, copywriters, and brand stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal English skills
What will make you stand out
Experience working with photography, photo editing, or compositing
Illustration skills or experience guiding illustration styles
Experience designing AI-assisted creative workflows for a team
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'll use
Figma
Generative AI tools
Full Adobe Suite
What We Offer
Innovate with industry leaders
Work alongside global experts to build world-leading cybersecurity tools, impacting millions of users around the world.
Learn & grow
Boost your skills via our extensive training programs (online and offline) & other resources. Benefit from mentorship and career-switch opportunities to grow within the company.
Work in a next-gen Cyber City office
Thrive in our bustling office, featuring ergonomic workspaces, modern meeting rooms, engaging events, and specialty coffee to fuel your day.
Work from anywhere
Recharge with a change of scenery – choose work from any location when you feel a need to power your creativity and drive.
Physical well-being
Boost your health with free-of-charge 24/7 gym access, onsite and online workouts, and consultations led by in-house Physical Well-Being experts.
Mental & emotional health
Nurture your mind with free psychologist consultations, dedicated mental health events, and premium access to top-rated wellness apps like Calm, Headspace, and Mindletic.
Premium healthcare
Receive private health insurance giving you peace of mind for your health needs.
Extra days off
Enjoy additional vacation days off as you grow with us. Plus, get extra days for sick leave, special occasions, or parenting needs.
Joyful moments – special treats
Celebrate life’s big moments with special gifts from us on your birthday, anniversary, and other major events, such as weddings or the arrival of a new family member.
Company events & team-building
Experience iconic Nord Security celebrations, team-buildings, and knowledge-sharing events, nurturing bonds that fuel our success.
Workation
Embark on a legendary company getaway abroad, filled with exciting activities, live concerts, engaging workshops, and epic time together.
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