Web Designer

Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 10,000 organizations from unknown threats using its proprietary AI.

The Darktrace Active AI Security Platform™ delivers a proactive approach to cyber resilience to secure the business across the entire digital estate – from network to cloud to email. Breakthrough innovations from our R&D teams have resulted in over 200 patent applications filed. Darktrace’s platform and services are supported by over 2,400 employees around the world. To learn more, visit http://www.darktrace.com.  

Job Description:

We’re looking for a Web Designer to own and evolve the design experience and visual storytelling of Darktrace.com.

This role is hybrid with minimum 2 days a week in our London office

What will I be doing:

As the Web Designer, you’ll create elegant, engaging and informative designs and collaborate with developers and content teams to create exceptional digital experiences that demonstrate how our AI cybersecurity technology delivers positive security outcomes for our customers. This role blends creative storytelling, systemized design thinking, and hands-on execution in a fast-moving digital environment. Additionally, you will be responsible for:

• Designing new templates, layouts, and content blocks that support marketing and product storytelling,
• Creating and optimize visual assets, including static graphics, icons, and motion,
• Owning and maintain our design system across Figma and Webflow, ensuring consistency and scalability across pages and components,
•  Working closely with our Brand Marketing team to maintain and evolve dedicated web brand guidelines, ensuring all digital work aligns with Darktrace’s visual identity,
• Working closely with our Web Developers to ensure smooth implementation of designs and animations,
• Supporting UX improvements including responsive design,
• Collaborating with content and campaign teams to design high-impact landing experiences with clear goals,
• Maintaining clear documentation for future scalability.

What experience do I need:

We are looking for someone with proven experience in web and digital design, who brings expertise in Figma and is highly proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite—particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects for creating Lottie animations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of web platforms, CMSs, and DXPs, with experience in Webflow or a similar tool, and a willingness to learn quickly. Additionally, you should demonstrate:

• A strong understanding of UX, accessibility, and responsive design best practices
• Integrated video and motion graphics into websites, e.g. Lottie animations 
• Created and optimized animated content and interactive media for web platforms,
• Experience with video production, editing, and embedding multimedia assets to enhance user experience,
• Strong collaboration skills and an ability to translate complex ideas into elegant visual design,
• Willingness to be pragmatic where the occasion requires, and with a strong focus on business outcomes,
• The ability to comfortable blend creativity with system thinking,
• Has an AI-first mentality, who stays on top of the evolving possibilities of design tools and web storytelling.

Benefits:

• 23 days’ holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service,

• Additional day off for your birthday,

• Private medical insurance which covers you, your cohabiting partner and children,

• Life insurance of 4 times your base salary,

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme,

• Enhanced family leave,

• Confidential Employee Assistance Program,

• Cycle to work scheme.