Visual Designer

Canonical; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Canonical is seeking Visual Designers to join their central Design team and drive transformation of open-source software into user-friendly products. Candidates should possess a strong academic background, demonstrable design expertise, and a passion for technology. This remote role offers opportunities for collaboration and professional development, set against a backdrop of a globally diverse team.

Benefits

Annual personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000

Regular compensation reviews and performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive benefits including holiday and parental leave

Travel opportunities for international events

Biannual team sprints

Qualifications

• Exceptional academic record from high school and university or an alternative compelling narrative.
• Strong work ethic and confidence to collaborate with motivated colleagues.
• Passion for technology demonstrated through personal projects and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with design colleagues to evolve brand guidelines.
• Creating clear, stylish presentations for broad audience outreach.
• Producing accessible designs with a focus on usability.

Skills

Design expertise

User experience

Collaboration

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in a technical field

Job description

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, as well as industry leaders across sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We are hiring Visual Designers for Brand and Design Systems to join our mission of transforming complex, open-source software into efficient, intuitive products that can change how complex systems are built and redefine open source capabilities. We seek exceptional designers who are passionate about impacting millions of engineers, enterprises, entrepreneurs, and consumers daily. These roles are within our central Design team, which collaborates closely with colleagues throughout the organization.

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

The role entails

• Collaborating with a diverse team of design colleagues on various projects to evolve our brand guidelines and apply them to communications materials, our UI design system, and digital graphics.
• Creating clear, stylish presentations that enhance user experience and reach a broad audience.
• Producing content-rich, accessible, and standards-compliant designs with a focus on usability and accessibility.
• Applying your design expertise and quality heuristics to deliver impactful work.

What we are looking for in you

• Exceptional academic record from high school and university or an alternative compelling narrative.
• Undergraduate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Confidence in sharing ideas, exchanging feedback, and engaging in respectful discussion.
• A track record of exceeding expectations and achieving outstanding results.
• Leadership qualities, commitment to skill development, and mentorship abilities.
• Passion for technology demonstrated through personal projects and initiatives.
• Strong work ethic and confidence to collaborate with motivated colleagues.
• Professional proficiency in English, with excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, adaptability, and accountability.
• Appreciation for diversity and effectiveness in a multicultural environment.
• Thoughtfulness, self-motivation, and results-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to travel internationally twice a year for company events, up to two weeks long.

What we offer colleagues

• A distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
• Annual personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000.
• Regular compensation reviews and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits reflecting our values, including holiday leave, parental leave, Employee Assistance Program, and travel opportunities.

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech company leading the global open source movement. As the publisher of Ubuntu, a major open source platform for AI, IoT, and cloud, we are transforming software. We recruit globally and uphold high standards for our team. Working remotely since 2004, we challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and elevate your career.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity in experience, perspectives, and backgrounds enriches our environment and products. We welcome all applications and ensure fair consideration regardless of your identity.