Principal Product Designer

Gen is a global company powering Digital Freedom through consumer brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender, and CCleaner. Our combined heritage is rooted in providing safety for the first digital generations. We bring leading technology solutions in cybersecurity, privacy and identity protection to more than 500 million users in 150 countries so they can live their digital lives safely, privately, and confidently today and for generations to come. We're always looking for smart, fearless, and dedicated people. Together, we have collective passion and a big vision to power Digital Freedom by protecting consumers and giving them control of their digital lives.

About the role

Principal Product Designer – Gen's Norton360 product. This role is based in Prague or Brno and is hybrid, coming to the office 2-3 days per week.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Product Designer to join our team. As an integral part of our compact design unit, you will be pivotal in shaping the future of our flagship cybersecurity product, Norton 360. Your role involves leveraging your creativity and problem-solving skills to craft intuitive and effective design solutions within the intricate realm of cybersecurity software. If you excel in a team-oriented environment, demonstrate outstanding communication and analytical abilities, and have a proven background in software product design, we encourage you to apply.

What you will do in the role:

• Conduct thorough research, by yourself or in collaboration with user researchers, to understand user needs, market trends, and product requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, marketers, and stakeholders, to define problems and design solutions.
• Create, iterate, and refine product design concepts, wireframes, prototypes, and mockups.
• Develop user-centered designs that align with brand guidelines and best practices in user experience.
• Conduct user testing and gather feedback to inform design decisions and enhance the user experience.
• Collaborate closely with developers to ensure successful implementation of design solutions.
• Maintain and update design documentation, including style guides and design specifications.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and design best practices to drive continuous improvement.
• Participate actively in design critiques, brainstorming sessions, and cross-functional meetings.
• Provide valuable input and contribute to product strategy and roadmap discussions.

What you need to be successful in the role:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field such as interaction design, human-computer interaction, user experience design, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in software product design, preferably in the cybersecurity industry.
• Proficiency in design and collaboration tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Miro, Mural, or similar.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and practices.
• Knowledge of design trends, usability principles, and accessibility standards.
• Ability to create wireframes, prototypes, and visual designs that effectively communicate design concepts and user interactions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• A comprehensive portfolio that effectively demonstrates your design process, highlighting your previous design work on complex end-to-end projects.
• Fluency in English, both in written and spoken communication.

Benefits

Join our team and contribute to the creation of exceptional cybersecurity products that empower customers and make a lasting impact in the industry.

• Annual bonus scheme
• Unlimited PTO (paid time off), flexible working hours
• The chance to join a major global tech company listed on the S&P 500.
• Opportunity to learn and work with the best in the Digital Security industry.
• Cafeteria points are provided by Benefit Plus (meal plan, pension insurance, travel, free time activities, multisport card, and much more).
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses
• Learning & Development plan.
• Sustainable home improvement bonus
• Mac/Windows laptop and mobile phone

Gen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Gen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based on such protected characteristics and seeks to recruit the most talented candidates from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

We also consider employment-qualified individuals with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Learn more about pay transparency.

Gen complies with all anti-discrimination laws.

To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.