Brand Design Lead

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Full-time
Hybrid
Marketing & Communications
Vilnius / Kaunas

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 Strategic Bridge: Act as the vital link between Brand, Marketing & Product. You will collaborate closely with Brand leads to ensure our marketing stays grounded in product reality and Product Leads to ensure the brand’s soul is felt within the interface.

  • Merge Logic with Aesthetic: Use design as a strategic tool to simplify technical complexity, making cybersecurity feel accessible, empowering and human, rather than intimidating.

  • Advocate for the Why: Translate creative directions into business value when collaborating with stakeholders, ensuring our design choices align with broader company growth.

Core Requirements

  • A deep background in brand design, ideally within a B2C environment or branding/creative agency.

  • 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 design 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 platforms

  • 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.

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

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.

 

Salary Range (Gross)

€3,810 – €5,300 per month

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