Fast-Track Entry: Lead Performance Designer

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Cybersecurity moves fast — so does our hiring. Join our Fast-Track initiative and get a response within 1 working day of your application. Zero delays, just a clear path to your next big milestone at Nord Security.

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 Design Lead to guide and elevate our graphic design team. This role sits between hands-on design and leadership. As a Design Lead, 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, making sure 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.

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.

Hybrid work

Enjoy the flexibility with 3 office days and working from home for the remaining 2.

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

Fuel your active lifestyle with online workouts led by our 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.

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.

Kindly refer to our Privacy Notice for Recruitment Candidates for comprehensive information regarding our data handling procedures throughout recruitment processes:https://bit.ly/40GWyjL

We expect all candidates to provide accurate and complete information during the recruitment process. While limited use of AI tools to refine application materials is acceptable, candidates remain fully responsible for ensuring that their submissions reflect their own qualifications, skills, and experience. Any failure to do so may negatively affect participation in the recruitment process. If broader AI assistance is allowed for a particular role or stage, we’ll let you know in advance.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that it may be processed using automated tools for evaluation purposes. As part of our recruitment process, we may use an AI-based application review tool to help assess applications based on skills and experience relevant to the role. This technology is used to support - not replace - human decision-making, and every application is ultimately reviewed by a recruiter.

If you would like more information about how AI is used in this process or wish to exercise your rights under applicable data privacy laws, please contact us atprivacy@nordaccount.com. Should you prefer to opt out of the automated evaluation, please submit your application directly tocareer@nordsec.com.