Nord Security
Technology
BrandDesignLead
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“Brand Design Lead at Nord Security. Skills: Brand Design, Art Direction, Design Leadership. Orchestrate visual systems. Direct creation of design systems”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure cohesive branding; Ensure visual output meets brand goals; Ensure visual output meets business goals
Industry & Context.
Problem-solver; Problem solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Deep background in brand design, Experience leading or guiding designers, Visual design and art direction skills, Ability to give clear feedback, Understanding of brand systems, Multi-channel design understanding, Strategic thinking mindset, Problem-solving mindset, Communication skills, Collaboration skills, Comfort working in fast-paced environments, Excellent written and verbal English skills, Portfolio demonstrating design execution, Portfolio demonstrating design thinking
Nice to Have
Experience working with photography, Experience with photo editing, Experience with compositing, Illustration skills, Experience guiding illustration styles, Familiarity with AI image generation tools, Understanding of 3D visuals, Collaboration with 3D designers, Experience working with large-scale brands, Experience working with global brands, Knowledge of the digital product environment
What You'll Do.
Orchestrate visual systems
Direct creation of design systems
Maintain design systems
Direct creation of style guides
Maintain style guides
Direct creation of brand book guidelines
Maintain brand book guidelines
Define standard for visual excellence
Cultivate creative talent
Help designers navigate briefs
Sharpen conceptual thinking
Take ownership of craft
Act as strategic bridge
Collaborate with Brand leads
Ensure marketing stays grounded
Collaborate with Product Leads
Ensure brand soul felt in interface
Use design as strategic tool
Simplify technical complexity
Make cybersecurity accessible
Make cybersecurity empowering
Make cybersecurity human
Translate creative directions
Align design choices with growth
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Brand, Marketing & Product; Brand leads; Product Leads; Stakeholders
Communication Scope
Verbal English; Written English
Full Job Description
THE WORLD’S MOST ADVANCED VPN, AND A WHOLE LOT MORE. If you’re a curious problem-solver who carves their own path, join the team behind Threat Protection Pro, the NordLynx protocol, and the fastest VPN on the planet—tools that put privacy, security, and control back in people’s hands. Your impact? Helping millions take back control of their online security, privacy, and data. 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 seasoned Brand Design Lead to guide and co-create with 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 while ensuring our visual output meets both brand and business goals. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES - Orchestrate Visual Systems: Direct the creation and maintenance of design systems, style guides, and brand book guidelines to ensure cohesive branding across all touchpoints. - Define the Standard: Establish a benchmark for visual excellence that challenges the team and pushes our brand identities to stand out in a global market. - Cultivate Creative Talent: Act as a hands-on mentor, helping designers navigate complex briefs, sharpen their conceptual thinking, and take full ownership of their craft. - The S
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