Graduate Visual UI Designer

Canonical; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking an experienced Visual UI Designer to create intuitive designs that enhance user experience. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Art/Design and exceptional skills in branding. This position offers a fully remote working environment and a personal learning budget. Engage with multi-disciplinary teams to elevate design quality and impact enterprise IT. Join a company committed to innovation in open-source software and enjoy comprehensive benefits including annual reviews and personal development budgets.

Benefits

Fully remote working environment

Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD

Annual holiday leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunity to travel to new locations

Qualifications

• Excellent academic results at school and university.
• Experience in branding, including visual identities and brand experiences.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Work with visual designers and engineers to create web projects.
• Produce clear and stylish presentations for user experience.
• Engage with the latest design research and innovation.

Skills

Exceptional design talent

Knowledge of user experience

Passion for technology and design

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent in Art / Design

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Figma

Penpot

Job description

The role of a Visual UI Designer at Canonical

With Ubuntu, Canonical created the first Linux for human beings. Our design team is on a mission to turn complex, open‑source software into intuitive products that can change the face of enterprise IT. We are looking for an exceptional Visual UI Designer, who shares our passion.

Our mission is to make enterprise‑grade open‑source software, applications and services available to people everywhere. We create world‑renowned software, impacting the lives of millions of engineers, enterprises, entrepreneurs and consumers every day. Our multi‑disciplinary design team includes visual designers, UX designers, and user researchers who work closely with engineers to bring exciting projects to life. We help and learn from each other and strive to improve our work and processes.

We are looking for an expert Visual UI Designer who is fluent in current design thinking, with an appetite for technology and innovation, and who is looking to bring the Ubuntu and Canonical brands to life across events, offices, digital and social assets. As a multi‑disciplined designer, you will deliver exceptionally crafted and creative work in response to the business design needs.

Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.

Reporting to: The design team reporting to the design manager – brand & marketing.

What will your day look like

Our design team works in a multi‑disciplinary environment with visual designers, UX designers, front‑end and back‑end engineers to bring exciting web projects to life. Product Designers at Canonical have a vital role in the success of Ubuntu, our partners, customers and the larger Ubuntu community. Clear, stylish presentation that aids the user experience of our products is how we raise the bar and reach the widest audience. Real content and information will be at the core of the designs you produce. You should have agency, company or freelance design experience.

What we are looking for in you

• Excellent academic results at school and university
• Bachelor's or equivalent in Art / Design
• Exceptional design talent with experience in branding, including visual identities and brand experiences
• Knowledge and passion for user experience, technology and design
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement — curious, flexible, scientific
• Engagement with the latest design research and innovation
• Knowledge of tools such as InDesign, Illustrator, Figma, or Penpot

What we offer you

Your base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills. In addition to the benefits above, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilization. Our compensation philosophy is to ensure equity across our global workforce.

In addition to a competitive base pay, we provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. Please note that additional benefits may apply depending on the work location and, for more information on these, please ask your Talent Partner.

• Fully remote working environment – we've been working remotely since 2004!
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per annum
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at ‘sprints’
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence – in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.

Canonical has been a remote‑first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st‑century digital business.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity we will give your application fair consideration.