Motion Designer

### **About Proton** ### Join Proton and build a better internet where privacy is the default Proton was founded in 2014 by scientists from CERN on a simple truth: **privacy is a fundamental human right**. Since then, we’ve built the world’s largest encrypted email service (Proton Mail) and expanded into Proton VPN, Proton Drive, Proton Pass, and Proton Calendar—tools used by millions globally to protect their freedom, fight censorship, and keep their data safe. In some situations, Proton has literally helped save lives! We are profitable, independent (no VC control), and selectively hire from the top ~1% of applicants. Our 500+ team members across 50+ countries come from leading organizations and elite academic backgrounds. We move fast, keep hierarchy light, and prioritize impact over optics. If you want to do meaningful work with exceptionally high-caliber people, this is it. Join us and do work you can truly be proud of. Check our open-source projects [here](https://proton.me/community/open-source)! ### About the position Our ***Growth Studio*** is looking for a talented***Motion Designer***to join a passionate web & design team. In collaboration with the marketing, product, and branding teams, you will join the ***Growth Studio*** to contribute with other designersto design a best-in-class motion experience. We’re looking for a crafter of amazing visuals & motions to create exceptional design. You are not only exceptionally talented at implementing design, motion design, and animation across a variety of media, you are also exceptionally talented at brainstorming and problem solving when it comes to visualizing complex technical concepts. You should possess a strong voice and the ability to recognize how social media can be leveraged to enhance and drive big campaign ideas across all social and digital platforms. ### What you will do - Define and shape Proton's motion vision across product, web and brand. - Design and animate web experiences, micro-interactions, and product animations that improve the user experience. - Produce high-quality motion and visual content for marketing campaigns, social media, YouTube, and the website. - Help define Proton's motion design principles, guidelines, and reusable animation systems. - Work independently on end-to-end projects while collaborating with multiple teams across the company. - Create both motion and graphic design assets that strengthen Proton's visual identity. - Build performant web animations using modern formats and technologies such as animated SVGs, Lottie, WebM, etc… ### Job requirements - 5+ years of hands-on experience in graphic design/ motion design in an agency or in-house (please provide a link to your Portfolio). - Ability to create motion, interaction, and/or animated visuals within a given brand/visual identity. - Independent, self-motivated, and proactive. You don’t require constant input, and you have meticulous attention to detail - Ability to articulate design decisions and convey complex ideas effectively. - Proficiency in industry-standard design tools. Figma and Adobe Suite are mandatory and Blender is a plus. - Excellent communication and presentation skills in English. ### What We Offer - **Work that Matters:** millions of people trust Proton with their privacy. We answer only to our users — not advertisers, not investors with conflicting agendas, not governments. The work you do here is real, and the impact is measurable. (read more about our impact [here](https://proton.me/about/impact)) - **Stock Options:** at Proton, we all have the opportunity to be owners of the company. From day one, you have a real stake in what we're building. When Proton wins, you win. - **Technology:** you'll get the right hardware and the right software you need to do your best work. - **Learning & Development:** we invest in your growth because sharp people make us better. Proton is one of the fastest ways to accelerate your career because you'll be thrown into real challenges, with real ownership, from day one. - **Employee Benefits:** your wellbeing isn't an afterthought. We offer strong health coverage, solid retirement options, generous leave, and wellness support so you can bring your best self to work every day - **In-Person Collaboration:** Amazing things happen when passionate, smart, and purposeful people get together in the same room. With offices across Geneva, Zürich, Barcelona, London and more, you'll spend most of your time collaborating face-to-face with people who genuinely care about what they're building - **Food:** Lunch and snacks are on us every day in our offices so you can focus on the work and not on what's for lunch. - **Transport:** getting to the office shouldn't cost you. We cover public transport, bike allowances, or parking, whichever works for you. - **Flexible Working:** you own your schedule. Set hours that work for you and your team — because outcomes matter more than when the clock says you started. **Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion** At Proton, we believe diversity drives innovation and strengthens our mission to provide privacy as a default for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical ability, or socio-economic background, feel valued and empowered. We strive to create equal opportunities, promote open dialogue, and support continuous learning to ensure every voice is heard and respected. If you need any extra support or reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please let your talent partner know. **Candidate Privacy Notice** When you apply for a position, refer a candidate, or are considered for a role at Proton Technologies AG (Proton, we, us, or our), your information is stored in Greenhouse, in accordance with their [Service Privacy Policy.](https://www.greenhouse.com/privacy-policy) This information is used to evaluate your suitability for the posted position. We also retain this information for consideration for future roles that you may apply for or that we believe may align with your background and skills. If we no longer have a legitimate business need to process your information, we will either delete or anonymize it. 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